A tour of Strathconon, Ross-shire

Sgurr a Mhoulin from Loch Meig

 

Scardroy House

 

The Strathconon peaks from View Rock, above Contin

 

Loch Achonachie

 

Contin Mains farm with Ben Wyvis beyond

 

There's some doubt, but I believe this deer in spring coloration at Blackrock is a Sika (Cervus nippon nippon), not a Fallow (Dama dama).
The long black tail stripe, dark-streaked haunches and "plimsoll line" of white spots are indicative.

 

Looking towards Creag na h'Iolhaire (Eagle's Crag) from Corrie Feol

 

 

Strathconon, near Inverchoran

 

Glen Meinich

 

Sgurr Marcasaidh from the River Meig, Scatwell Farm

 

River Meig, Scatwell Farm

 

Summer heather above Blackrock, and a view to Tor Achilty and Loch Achonachie

 

Loch Meig

 

Sgurr a Ghlas Leathaid, Glen Meinich

 

Autum colour in the Meig Gorge

 

Glen Marcasaidh

 

Falls of Rogie

 

Sgurr a Mhoulin from the River Meig

 

Sgurr a Mhoulin in winter

 

River Meig from Briidge End, Strathconon

 

Strathconon from the lower slopes of Sgurr a Mhoulin . . .

 

 

 

Picnic at Blackrock anyone?

 

Snow-knitting!

 

When the sky clears, Blackrock is beautiful . . .

 

. . . but it's hard-going, even if you're used to it . . .

 

 

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