Our Thoughts and Musings

Grey Mare’s Waterfall

Grey Mare’s Waterfall, Kinlochleven If you’re looking for a lovely and accessible waterfall in the Highlands, you can’t miss the Grey Mare’s waterfall (or Grey Mare’s Tail waterfall) in the

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When Is the Weather Just Too Good?

The weather in Scotland is atmospheric. It’s often said that the weather here is more changeable than anywhere else in the world. And that’s a good thing for landscape photographers!

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Fort William and Ben Nevis

View from the top

We’ve been living and working at our guesthouse in Fort William for almost five years now. It’s fair to say that there are one or two hills and mountains in

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The Hidden Valley Glencoe

The Hidden Valley in Glencoe (or Lost Valley as it is sometimes referred to) is a hike that we’ve been meaning to do ever since we moved here four years

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Steall Falls closeup

Glen Nevis and Steall Falls

Glen Nevis and Steall Falls is one of my favourite places, being very near to us in Fort William and also being very beautiful and peaceful.  Glen Nevis is one

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Ben Nevis Mountain hiking

The ascent of Ben Nevis mountain should never be taken lightly.  The mountain Ben Nevis is Britain’s highest peak, standing at 1345m above sea level, and although miniscule in comparison

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