An enjoyable day trip round Edinburgh from Aspenwood Cottage.

Early snowfall in the Highlands of Scotland.

The only inshore lifeboat in Great Britain operates on Loch Ness.

A very frosty December in 2008 which lasted for nearly a week with sub zero temperatures all day and night.

A heavy fall of snow in early February 2009.

A day trip to Applecross from Aspenwood Holiday Cottage in the Highlands of Scotland, a round trip of about 200 miles.

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A series of photos taken around the loch ness area- where we live- showing seasonal and weather changes throughout the year.

All sorts of animal life to be seen in the Scottish Highlands.

A variety of deer inhabit the area around Loch Ness and the Highlands.

An elusive creature seen in the Farigaig Forest near Loch Ness.

Native red squirrels are regular visitors to the nut feeders at Aspenwood Holiday Cottage overlooking Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland.

There is a large badger sett in Farigaig Forest and we have been fortunate to watch them.

A wide variety of birds can be seen around Loch Ness ranging from the tiny goldcrest to the buzzard .

Photographs of sisters Maisie & Daisy - my very own Loch Ness Monsters !

Some of the most beautiful sunsets seen from our house over Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.

Some of the beautiful scenery we have been fortunate to come across on our days out from Loch Ness.

Castles in the Scottish Highlands within easy driving distance of Loch Ness.

Snow scenes around Loch Ness and the beautiful Highlands of Scotland.

Native plant life seen in the Highlands of Scotland.

One of the most beautiful glens in the Highlands of Scotland.

Images of natural things taken with a macro lens.

A guessing game of macro shots - just for a bit of fun.

Oil painting has been a hobby of mine for some years. This is the 'Cat' section - should I give up the day job yet?

Photographs transformed into works of art using flora & fauna & architecture around the Loch Ness area in the Highlands of Scotland.