2017-10 North Coast 500 + Skye, Scotland with Light and Land
			
			
	- 
Ness River Pedestrian bridge across the river. Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 17, 2017 2017-10-17#5497 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Free North Church from Old High Church Cemetery I wandered around Inverness on our arrival day. Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 17, 2017 2017-10-17#5501 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Old High Church Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 17, 2017 2017-10-17#5503 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
The Royal Highland Hotel Right by the train station, old, but comfortable hotel. Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 17, 2017 2017-10-17#5520 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Staircase The Royal Highland Hotel, Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 17, 2017 2017-10-17#5521 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Coast View Our first stop on the photo tour.  Only a few went down a very steep slope to this shore. Clashach Cove, Moray Coast, Hopeman, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5525 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Coast View Clashach Cove, Moray Coast, Hopeman, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5542 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Detail A former railroad bridge converted to pedestrian use. Spey River Pedestrian Bridge, Moray Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5559 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Spey River Pedestrian Bridge Moray Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5579 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Path Fall color & leaves on the path. Spey River Pedestrian Bridge, Moray Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5604 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Houses Findochty Harbour, Findochty, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5638 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lobster Pots Findochty Harbour, Findochty, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5639 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Reflection Findochty Harbour, Findochty, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5653 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Padlock Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5665 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Bow Fiddle Rock Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5666 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5675 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Maidenhair spleenwort Asplenium trichomanes Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5686 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter from Cave Bow Fiddle Rock, Portknockie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 18, 2017 2017-10-18#5696 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Reflection Loch Mhuiligh, Glen Strathfarrar, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5711 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Reflection Loch Mhuiligh, Glen Strathfarrar, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5712 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Reflection River Farrar, Loch Mhuiligh, Glen Strathfarrar, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5722 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waterfall River Farrar, Loch Mhuiligh, Glen Strathfarrar, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5739 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lichen River Farrar, Loch Mhuiligh, Glen Strathfarrar, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5770 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Red Sphagnum specie River Trail, River Affric, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5795 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin River Trail, River Affric, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5800 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter River Affric Scotland, United Kingdom, October 19, 2017 2017-10-19#5820 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Silver Birch Betula pendula Larch Woodland, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5867 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lady Fern Athyrium filix-femina Larch Woodland, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5875 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Larch Cones Larix decidua Larch Woodland, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5884 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Larch Larix decidua Larch Woodland, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5890 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Larch Branches Larix decidua Larch Woodland, Black Isle, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5913 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Noble Regina Allen Oil Rig A jackup style drilling rig capable of drilling to 35,000 feet. Cromarty Firth Port, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5916 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
GSF Monarch & Galaxy 3 Oil Rigs and more 3 jackup rigs and one floating production type. Cromarty Firth Port, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5920 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lighthouse Cromarty Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5924 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Forte Oil Rig Transport Ship Called a semi-submersible transport ship, it floods comparments, takes on the oil rig, then refills ballast tanks and proceeds with the transport. Cromarty Firth Port, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5927 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Telephone Booth Disappearing due to cell phones. Cromarty Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5932 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Door One of several doors I photographed in the town. Cromarty Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5933 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fishing Boat Cromarty Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5944 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fishing Boat Cromarty Firth, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5945 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Gardens Part of the very large gardens between the castle and the sea. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5952 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Garden Gate Some tended areas outside the gate, then the sea. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5959 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Dunrobin Castle We were given free access to the gardens. Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5967 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Reflection Thanks to Debbie for showing me this view. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5977 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Robin Erithacus rubecula - male. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5983 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Entrance Long avenue of trees at the entrance. Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#5999 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Lybster Harbour, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#6003 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Lybster Harbour, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#6010 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Interesting bubble pattern. Lybster Harbour, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#6025 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lights & Lighthouse Lybster Harbour, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 20, 2017 2017-10-20#6033 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lighthouse Photographed during a short lull in the rain. Dunnet Head, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21. 2017 2017-10-21#6045 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Coast The most northerly point of mainland Britain. Dunnet Head, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21. 2017 2017-10-21#6046 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Ruins Bettyhill, Torrisdale Bay, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21, 2017 2017-10-21#6068 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waves Torrisdale Bay, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21, 2017 2017-10-21#6099 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
River Borgie Torrisdale Bay, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21, 2017 2017-10-21#6154 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Ben Loyal The small range of mountains in clouds is called Ben Loyal. Kyle of Tongue Causeway, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 21, 2017 2017-10-21#6165 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Ben Loyal Our first early morning outing. Lochan Hakel, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6184 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Grass Reflection Lochan Hakel, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6209 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Our Group The nicest accommodation of the trip with a very nice room and terrific food service. Tongue Hotel, Tongue, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6218 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Big View Sometimes called 'Can of Beans'. Ceannebeinne, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6222 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Geodha Smoo Smoo Cave, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6230 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Cemetery Church Ruin Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6239 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Balnakeil Bay I took a very long walk across the dunes, finding a cheap tripod along the way. Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6258 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Dune View Balnakeil Bay, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6270 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Clam Shell Balnakeil Bay, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6288 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Razor Shell Ensis arcuatus Balnakeil Bay, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6289 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Sand Patterns Patterns left by water slowly flowing out of the sand as the tide goes out. Balnakeil Bay, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6291 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waterfall Deep inside Smoo Cave. Smoo Cave, Durness, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6316 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Amhainn an t-Stratha Bhig Photographed from a bridge looking downstream. above Loch Eribol, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6343 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Ard Neakie A 't' shaped island in this deep loch. Loch Eribol, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6367 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Ferry House Built in 1831, long before the road around the Loch was complete. Ard Neakie, Loch Eribol, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6372 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lime Kilns Built in 1870 to produce lime to improve the fertility of peat soils. Ard Neakie, Loch Eribol, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 22, 2017 2017-10-22#6374 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Dunes Another very large dune field. Oldshoremore Beach, Kinlochbervie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6384 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Oldshoremore Beach Kinlochbervie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6390 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lichens & Rock Possibly a rosy quartz with a variety of lichens. Oldshoremore Beach, Kinlochbervie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6394 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Quinag & Stone Bridge We took a quick walk here between rain showers. Unapool Burn, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6438 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waterfall A very difficult hike across scree and rocks to see this waterfall between rain showers. Allt Chranaidh, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6446 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Waterfall Allt Chranaidh, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6457 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Ardvreck Castle Photographed through glass as we sped by. Loch Assynt, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 23, 2017 2017-10-23#6461 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Windy Loch Broom Photographed from our hotel room on a very windy morning. Caledonian Hotel, Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6479 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fall Colors Lael Forest Garden, Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6484 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waterfall Lael Forest Garden, Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6488 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Unknown Fungus Lael Forest Garden, Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6519 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Tulip Tree Leaf Lirodendron tulipifera Lael Forest Garden, Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6521 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Beech Trees Fagus sylvatica Strath Beag, Dundonnell, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6562 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
European Beech Trees Fagus sylvatica - looking up at these very tall, old trees. Strath Beag, Dundonnell, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6608 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Blood-drop-emlets Mimulus luteus - a single flower only seen once. Mellon Udrigle Beach, Poolewe, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6610 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Rock & Sand Pattern Patterns left by departing water in the sand. Mellon Udrigle Beach, Poolewe, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6639 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Rock & Sand Pattern This sort of occurrence appeals to me. Mellon Udrigle Beach, Poolewe, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 24, 2017 2017-10-24#6642 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Caledonian Hotel Older hotel with hot water issues, creaking floors and a very basic breakfast buffet. Ullapool, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6660 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Stac Pollaidh Low level clouds obscuring peaks were pretty common. Loch Lurgainn, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6678 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Suilven Clouds obscured this peak most of the time we were here. Loch Druim Suardalain, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6719 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Island with Trees Strong wind made the pattern of bubbles on the water. Loch Druim Suardalain, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6724 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lichen Cladonia coccifera Loch Druim Suardalain, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6733 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Suilven We got our best view of the mountain just before we left. Loch Druim Suardalain, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6737 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View A very long, shallow coastal inlet. Achnahaird, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6745 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Dune View At the end of a long walk to the dunes, it started to blow hard and rain. Achnahaird, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 25, 2017 2017-10-25#6758 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Scots Pines Pinus sylvestris near Bridge of Grudie, Loch Maree, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6778 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Rainbow near Bridge of Grudie, Loch Maree, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6788 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter River 1/8 second exposure. near Bridge of Grudie, Loch Maree, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6799 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View The big rock is called "Dave's Rock". Bealach an Goithe, Loch Torridon, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6823 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View Another view from a different hilltop. Bealach an Goithe, Loch Torridon, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6854 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Eilean Donan Castle Reflected in the Loch. Dornie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 26, 2017 2017-10-26#6896 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Before Sunrise An early morning photo shoot. Camus Croise, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6905 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View Nice marine algae in the foreground. Camus Croise, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6935 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Houses Camus Croise, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6942 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Lichens I took photos of many types of lichen on the trip. Camus Croise, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6953 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Shed Lock Camus Croise, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6965 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fungus Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, Octobe 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6974 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Old Bridge Detail Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6983 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Allt Daraich Bridge Sligachan, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, Octobe 27, 2017 2017-10-27#6995 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Staffin Slipway, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#7032 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Road Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#7049 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View I think I stood on the same spot years ago. Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#7053 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View A brief moment of sunlight. Quirang, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 27, 2017 2017-10-27#7064 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Dunollie Hotel Our accommodation on the Isle of Skye. Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7066 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat Rudder & Prop The sea is rough on boats. Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7072 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Boat This boat will never go back to sea. Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7074 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
The Harbour Restaurant We had a fantastic meal here, unfortunately on the last night of their season. Broadford, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7076 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
River Crossing Not an easy crossing due to the wide spacing and rain. Fairy Pools, Glenn Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7078 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Falls Allt Coir' a' Mhadaith River, Glenn Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7081 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fairy Pool Numerous falls, several with colorful pools giving the place its name. Allt Coir' a' Mhadaith River, Glenn Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7086 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Falls & Fairy Pool Allt Coir' a' Mhadaith River, Glenn Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7106 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Bubbles Nice pattern below the falls. Allt Coir' a' Mhadaith River, Glenn Brittle, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7122 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Guillamon Island Cloudy and windy, but there was a moment of light on this island as we drove. Inner Sound, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7148 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
View Another photo through glass while we drove, but too good to miss. Broadford to Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7149 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Highland Cattle Bos taurus - we stopped to get photos of these interesting, very docile cattle. Broadford to Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7154 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Highland Cow Bos taurus Broadford to Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7157 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Clouds Photographers on the road with the Highland Cattle. Broadford to Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7173 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Clouds Very interesting cloud pattern. Broadford to Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7177 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Slow Shutter Waves A place we visited in 2011. Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7191 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
House What a view this place must have during storms. Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7244 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Fishing Boat Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7248 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Beach View Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7250 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Sun Shafts Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 28, 2017 2017-10-28#7254 Larry L. Jackson 
- 
Group Photo Eilean Donan in the background. Dornie, Scotland, United Kingdom, October 29, 2017 2017-10-29#1 Clive Minnitt