Scotland, May 2013

Meall nan Ceapraichean and Eididh nan Clach Geala

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Pause for a snack in Gleann na Sguaib while heading up towards the col in the distance (between Meall nan Ceapraichean and Beinn Dearg).

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Barbara, Kate, me, Eric on Meall nan Ceapraichean, with Eididh nan Clach Geala behind (Allan took the photo).

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Hailstorm on Eididh nan Clach Geala (can't imagine why Barbara finds it amusing)!

Around Loch Ewe

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Azalea at Inverewe Gardens.

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Wollemi pines at Inverewe Gardens.

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The Walled Garden.

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Another corner of the Gardens.

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The Arctic Convoy Memorial by the mouth of Loch Ewe.

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Another memorial nearby, commemorating the loss of an American Liberty ship in Loch Ewe, in a violent storm in 1944 (click on the picture to see a larger version in a new window).

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Another beautiful, empty beach. This is at Mellangaun on Loch Ewe.

Scoraig

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On the path from Badrallach to Scoraig.

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Scoraig, five miles from the nearest road, accessible only along the path from Badrallach or by "sea taxi" across Little Loch Broom.

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The old meets the new at Scoraig: to sell your croft in the 21st century, set up a web site!

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Gorse-covered hillside at Scoraig.

… and finally

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Sunset over Gruinard Bay.