Newtonmore: dramatic sunset

Last evening we had a dramatic sky as sunset approached – not a multi-coloured marvel but shades of browns and greys as the sun dipped lower in the partially cloudy sky.  

2013 Scottish Jaunt: a revitalised John O'Groats

 The restored John O'Groats Hotel

Enjoying the luxury of a Natural Retreats self-catering residence right at the end of the road at John O'Groats. The old hotel which was very run-down and falling into decay has been beautifully restored and self-catering units developed. Very well appointed and equipped with amazing views over the Pentland Firth to Stroma and Orkney – enhanced by the glorious sunsets we've had so far.

 Glorious sunset at John O'Groats (above and below)

 Our hut@John O'Groats

The huts have been carefully sited and spaced out 

North Uist August 2011: series of sunset pics

 

An afternoon spent sorting out for photos – much more remain to be done as it takes a remarkably long time. Anyway time to look again at some photos taken in the Outer Hebrides early last August including this series of photos taken at night fall in the centre of North Uist with the fading light reflected on a series of small lochs. I had never visited the Outer Hebrides before – they proved to be stunningly beautiful. With the exception of the last pic the rest were taken close to the A867 that crosses the island to Lochmaddy in the east.    

Taken about 20 minutes later and further east with sheep graxing