A mother sheep with her new baby lamb.

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Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness, one of the most famous ruins in Scotland, and quite probably the world!

The castle itself has a long history, the ruins visited today date from between the 13th and 16th Century and represent the medieval phase of occupation and was partially destroyed in the first Jacobite uprising to prevent it's use by the forces loyal to the Old Pretender.

Prior to this there was a much older vitrified fort on the site which was either the royal residence of the Pictish King Bridei son of Maelchon or, more likely, Emcath, a nobleman converted to Christianity by Saint Columba at his home - which would make this the first location that the Loch Ness Monster was also spotted as the first reference comes from Columba whilst at Emcath's residence.

Tags:   Urquhart Castle Glen Great Drumnadrochit Inverness Highland Highlands Scotland Scottish Ruin Fort Fortification Military Stronghold Citadel Old Ancient #122 Pictish Medieval St Columba Monster Nessie

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A quick walk through the woods.

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Looking north east from Suidhe Chuimein, an appropriate name for the top of the pass coming out of The Great Glen in to Stratherrick as it means, quite simply, "Sit Down" which is a great idea as the panoramic view which stretches out before you is really quite special!

On this occasion we were treated to the view of rain funnelling along Loch Ness leaving us reasonably free from the wet weather as we enjoyed a journey along the quieter side of the loch.

Tags:   Suidhe Chuimein Stratherrick Loch Ness Great Glen Inverness Fort Augustus Foyers Weather Rain Storm Stormy Dark Threatening Road B862 General Wade Military Jacobite Uprising British Quell Army Highland Highlanders Scotland Scottish Loch Knockie #124

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I was exploring the quiet lanes of The Aird when I spotted this old tin building. Investigating the structure it turned out to be a makeshift chapel, a very rudimentary and not particularly comfortable one at that!

I love an old tin building though so I spent a little while photographing it to try and get something that conveyed the feel of the place. I am not quite sure I have it quite right as yet though!

Tags:   Aird Chapel Foxhole Inverness Highland Abriachan Scotland Scottish Tin Church Shed Building House Structure Old Rust Rusting Rusty Red Roof Makeshift Characterful Character 125

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