This web site primarily has an ever growing collection of panoramic landscape photographs taken in the north western Highlands of Scotland. There is also a smaller collection of panoramas shot in the more remote corners of the Lake District. The pictures are extremely large by usual web standards. When we say large we really mean it. These panoramas are larger than any home computer display. We created them because an ordinary 4x6 photo never really conveys the scale and awesome beauty of such stunning landscapes.

The following sections give a small description of the path across the Scottish Highlands and Lake District. Each description is accompanied by a small thumbnail photo showing a tiny portion of the associated panorama. These thumbnails only represent a small subset of the total collection of panoramas.

The Highland Panoramas section of the site follows a course across the Scottish Highlands starting at the Five Sisters of Kintail in Glen Shiel on the mainland.

The first photo is in Glen Lichd valley near the village of Morvich. On the left are the Five Sisters of Kintail. In the centre of the photo is Glenlicht House. From there we move onto Loch Duich and get some excellent photos from the Ratagan village side of the loch looking across to the villages of Inverinate and Morvich. These photos also have better views of the Five Sisters of Kintail. Next we have photos shot on the Mam Ratagan Pass looking over Loch Duich and the Five Sisters of Kintail. The road over the pass is as impressive as the view, but don't try it when its icy. Then there is a view from the other side of the loch from Carr Brae, looking down at the village of Letterfearn. After that there is a whole collection of panoramas of the famous and ever popular Eilean Donan Castle just on the shore beside the village of Dornie. Next we skip over Loch Duich for a view from the tiny remote village of Ardintoul. This village is so remote that the only road to it is 5 miles of forest track and you just know that they don't have a tourist problem. After that we switch back to the north side of the loch for a few photos of Loch Alsh from Balmacara hill. Here we can see the village of Reraig and a view down the Sound of Sleat which separates Skye from the mainland. We can also see the Skye bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. Next we jump a little north for a collection of views of Loch Carron. The best of these were shot in February when all of the tourists were tucked up in their homes with no idea of what they were missing. On the opposite shore is the village of Lochcarron. Then we go further west for a view over Loch Kishorn, followed by the massive Bealach na Ba mountain pass (you get absolutely no feeling of the size from the photo). Don't try this route when its been snowing. Continuing west and north we go over Bealach na Ba and follow the road to Applecross. Then we continue up the coastal road until we reach Shieldaig. Here we shot a quite a few panoramas, (its hard to stop when the sun is shining). Then we travel along the shore of Loch Torridon until we get to Torridon. We've plenty of panoramas of the loch (the most colourful were shot in February). Then a slight diversion to the end of the road to see the village of Diabaig on a fantastic February day. Next its on to see Loch Maree and Beinn Eighe. From here its a fairly long jump up to the fishing and ferry port of Ullapool and Loch Broom. The ferry goes to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Continuing on the road north we see the few remains of the castle on Loch Assynt followed by another northerly diversion to see Loch Duartmore (the most northerly panorama on the site). Then we return to the main road and continue on our journey west until we get to the busy fishing port of Lochinver. After that we jump back to the tourist hotspot, Plockton where we have plenty of different views including shots from Carn a Bhealaich Mhoir. Then we continue the journey towards Skye with some splendid views of the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh. Here we have some photos taken on the bridge showing the tiny island of Eilean Ban - the final home of Gavin Maxwell (author of Ring Of Bright Water). We also see the village of Kyleakin (the first village on Skye after crossing the bridge). Then before we cross the bridge over to Skye we take a diversion down the Sound of Sleat to see the tiny remote village of Kylerhea and then back on the mainland, the ever growing village of Glenelg. We've got loads of excellent panoramas of Glenelg including some of the Bernera Barracks shot from Riverfoot. There are also photos of Dun Troddan Broch and Dun Telve Broch and Glen Beag. Then we continue on this diversion down to Sandaig islands, aka Camusfearna in Gavin Maxwell's Ring Of Bright Water. Next its the tiny village of Arnisdale where we see Beinn Sgritheall and then along the path to Kinloch Hourn we come to Dubh Lochain (well off the track of the usual tourist) and then we get to the tiny remote village of Kinloch Hourn. A walk along the south shore of Loch Hourn, and finally we get to Barrisdale (only accessible by foot and sea).
Finally we jump to Skye (at last) and first of all Broadford bay where we can just make out the islands of Pabay and Scalpay. Travelling up along the north east side of Skye we pass Loch Ainort (brilliant February weather again) and reach the Cuillins (often obscured by cloud). The panoramas give you no feeling for the size of these mountains. Then a panorama of Glamaig followed by a view of the island of Raasay. Then its on to the main town on Skye, Portree. We then continue up the north east side of Skye until we reach The Old Man of Storr where we've shot plenty of photos. After that we continue north until we get to the Quiraing. This is one of those places where you don't want to go if you suffer from vertigo. Also make sure you have proper boots and that your trousers (pants for the American readers) have a really tough behind, as you'll almost certainly come down sliding on your bum. Next its on to the top of Skye for a view of Port Duntulm. Then west across to the ferry port of Uig. The ferry goes to Tarbet on the Isle of Harris and Lochmaddy on North Uist. Moving further south and west we come to the tiny village of Stein and then go on to Dunvegan Castle (a very popular spot). Here we take a slight diversion north to see the Coral Beach. After that we continue heading west and visit Moonen Bay and Neist Point lighthouse. Heading south down the west side of Skye we visit the Talisker Whiskey Distillery on the shore of Loch Harport. Then west to Talisker Bay which is a lovely deserted beach. Returning from the beach we see the distinctive (and strangely named) Preshal More. Continuing south we get to Glen Brittle on the edge of the Cuillins. (Often wrongly spelt: Cuilins) Then we continue down the road until we reach the tiny village of Glenbrittle on the coast where we see Loch Brittle. Here we venture up into the Cuillins to see Coire Lagan. (Often wrongly spelt: Coirre Lagan) Next we head east, inland and down to the highly photogenic Loch Cill Chriosd with views of Beinn na Caillich. Then we continue going east to Loch Slapin for some splendid views of Blaven and some views of the Beinn Deargs. After that we walk over to Camasunary (there's no road). Next we go onto Elgol for some fine views of the Cuillins. From Elgol we catch a boat to see Loch Coruisk. Then its south to Isle Ornsay, followed by a quick detour to see Gauscavaig Bay, our final panorama on Skye.
Next we jump to the island of Mull for a very short trip where we see Tobermory and the island of Iona and its Abbey.
After that we visit the isles of Lewis and Harris. We start at the Calanais standing stones and then go on to the Iron Age fort (replica) at Bostadh Bay. Next its a trip to see the vast sandy Uig beach and finally a shot across the sea of Taransay.

The Lakelands section of the site is much smaller. Sadly we just don't get as many opportunities to visit the lake district as we would like and surprisingly when we have gone we've generally found it to be wetter than Scotland. When the sun does shine its also far busier.

We start in Kentmere valley in the winter with views of Ill Bell and Kentmere Pike. Then we visit Longsleddale in the summer, and go over Gatescarth Pass, to Riggindale and Haweswater. We come back over Nan Bield Pass and get some excellent photos of Ill Bell (shot in April) and Kentmere Pike. After that its a jump to Blea Tarn, followed by Grassmere. Next a splendid view of Ullswater. Still heading west we come to Thirlmere and then on to Watendlath. Continuing west we get to Derwent Water, and then visit Cat Bells for a sunny view of Newlands Valley. Finally we get to our most westerly panorama, Buttermere.

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