Glencanisp Lodge

An old deerstalking lodge now owned by the Assynt Foundation.

Date Taken
Sunday, 1 March, 2009
  © Copyright Marion Boyle and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Old herring factory, Tanera Mòr

The ruins of the former herring factory at the head of the harbour jetty are out of bounds due to their dangerous condition. The telephone box, though no longer working, is somewhat incongruously situated.

Date Taken
Monday, 7 May, 2007
  © Copyright Bob Jones and
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Poll an Droighinn

Looking towards Beinn an Fhurain from the pony path on Cnoc an Droighinn.

Date Taken
Saturday, 2 October, 2010
  © Copyright Richard Webb and
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Stile over the deer-fence

A large area here has been fenced off (to protect from marauding deer) and planted with indigenous trees.

Date Taken
Thursday, 3 June, 2010
  © Copyright Gordon Brown and
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A contribution to Shadow Shot Sunday.

Reflection of Quinag in Loch a Chairn Bhain

Quinag captured late in the evening in the mirror calm waters.

Date Taken
Sunday, 27 May, 2001
  © Copyright Tom Richardson and
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A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Footpath from Little Assynt to Tubeg

Cairn on old footpath leading to south shore of Loch Assynt. The path can be seen in the distance directly behind the cairn. Hill in background is Beinn Uidhe.

Date Taken
Thursday, 19 April, 2007
  © Copyright Rosie Johnstone and
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Stoer Primary School

The splendid hand painted tile sign at this important community school. It is signed by all the pupils of 2004. Inspirational.

Date Taken
Tuesday, 17 May, 2011
  © Copyright Ron Baldwin and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Fishing boat on Fionn Loch

Date Taken
Saturday, 23 September, 2006
  © Copyright Matt Eastham and
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Summer Isles post office and cafe, Tanera Mòr

A private postal service is permitted for this remote island. Its stamps are sought after by philatelists across the world. This building doubles as post office and café for day visitors.

Date Taken
Monday, 7 May, 2007
  © Copyright Bob Jones and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Mountain Avens (Dryas octopetala)

Drifts of white-and-yellow blooms by the Traligill River.

Date Taken
Monday, 19 May, 2008
  © Copyright Anne Burgess and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Loch Druim Suardalain and footbridge

The bridge spans the Culag River which flows West to the loch of that name. Canisp (left) and Suilven (right) are in view beyond.

Date Taken
Tuesday, 24 May, 2011
  © Copyright Jim Barton and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Loch Crocach

The boat mooring in the SW bay. The walk-in, from the parking near Rhicarn on the B869, is stunning and worth every uphill stride on the good track. (the fishing needed a wee breeze!)

Date Taken
Monday, 12 September, 2011
  © Copyright Ron Baldwin and licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

A contribution to Weekend Reflections.

Suilven from above Loch an Arbhair

"That" view! Difficult to keep such a wonderful shape out of the viewfinder.

Loch an Arbhair is beautiful and can be included with adjacent Loch Rubha na Brèige as part of a walk giving special views back into Inverkirkaig.

Date Taken
Thursday, 15 September, 2011
  © Copyright Ron Baldwin and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Assynt Old Parish Church

The church, at Inchnadamph, dates back to 1743 and was the parish church till 1898. It was much renovated in 1900 and restored in 2005. The graveyard contains MacLeods of Assynt and MacKenzies of Ledbeg.

Date Taken
Sunday, 31 July, 2011
  © Copyright Colin Smith and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Erratic boulder beside B869

Eddrachillis Bay beyond.

Date Taken
Friday, 26 June, 2009
  © Copyright Russel Wills and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Red Deer herd

Taken on the hillside behind Kylestrome.

Date Taken
Thursday, 24 May, 2001
  © Copyright Tom Richardson and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

A contribution to Ruby Tuesday.

Hillside above Badnaban

An isolated patch of gorse in full bloom; Eilean Bad nam Ban in the distance.

Date Taken
Thursday, 3 June, 2010
  © Copyright Gordon Brown and
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A contribution to Mellow Yellow Monday.

Old road bridge over the Unapool Burn

All three major tops of the Quinag are visible in the background.

Date Taken
Saturday, 27 June, 2009
  © Copyright Russel Wills and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Wooded island in Loch Druim Suardalain

Canisp in the distance.

Date Taken
Sunday, 15 August, 2010
  © Copyright John Lord and
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Spare seat going at Polbain

Sit down and enjoy the view of the Summer Isles and Badentarbat Bay.

Date Taken
Thursday, 29 September, 2011
  © Copyright Ian Paterson and
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Lochinver Fish Market

Lochinver is a major port for landing white fish. The fish market was built in the 1990s as a result of a major renewal project.

Date Taken
Monday, 11 July, 2011
  © Copyright Robert Struthers and
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Drumbeg Stores

With fresh strawberries for sale!

Date Taken
Friday, 26 June, 2009
  © Copyright Russel Wills and
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Microbial Limestone

This red laminated rock is microbial algal limestone, which represents the oldest life form in Britain and Ireland. It was produced by microbes which grew in mats over the rock, fixing limestone and then growing over the earlier layers. The red colour is caused by staining from the overlying sandstones.

Date Taken
Tuesday, 20 May, 2008
  © Copyright Anne Burgess and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

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Culag Hotel

Large hotel in Scottish Baronial style which faces the harbour at Lochinver. Creels are in the foreground.

Date Taken
Sunday, 31 July, 2011
  © Copyright Colin Smith and
licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons Licence.

Culag Hotel, Lochinver, originally uploaded by Neil F King.

Scan from a 1950s tourist guide to Sutherland.