Even after two days of castles and Scottish Highlands, nothing could have prepared me for the still beauty of Loch an Eileen

My photographs do not come near the beauty of the space and the wonder of standing amongst the trees

Where did I go?

Loch an Eilein

Cairngorm is high, and cold, and covered in snow. 

I ran out, took photographs, ran back in, defrosted my fingers and started again! 

It was beautiful and I loved every minute. 

Yup... this is how cold...

The weather at the bottom was so still and beautiful

and then onto Urquhart Castle

Although this looks sunny, do not be misled, it was freezing...

Urquhart Castle is on Loch Ness and near my favourite town, Drumnadrochit.

There is a lovely short film at the Castle's centre, don't miss it as there is a dramatic finish which takes one's breath away!

Where did I go?

Cairngorm Mountain

Great for skiing

Urquhart Castle

Make sure to check it is open, they have to close when it snows

Where did I stay?

The Bothy, Nethy Bridge