Dougie Coull Photography: Scenery

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Wednesday, 14 April 2021

Toward Point Coastal Battery

Popped up to see the remains of the Toward Point Coastal Battery from World War 2.

Quite impressive that so much of the buildings still stand.

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Friday, 15 January 2016

So many times we say how beautiful a country Scotland is, yet invariably we don't get out and about too much to enjoy what's on our doorstep.

A wee run out and about today and managed a few images that I hope demonstrates what we can enjoy.

Trees, Trees, and more Trees

Even more Trees

Falls of Leny

Falls of Dochart

Feeding Time for the Ducks

Maya

Sun Dropping

Heading Down

Evening Looms

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Thursday, 23 April 2015

Day Trip to Lochgilphead Area

A wee day out to Lochgilphead with a couple of friends to take in the scenery and get some photos.

A good drive up and straight to Ardrishaig to see the end of the Crinan Canal.

Bright and sunny but bitterly cold - still we can't have everything.

Then headed up to the canal locks and stopped for a coffee and sandwich and let Maya out for a walk plus some dog food and water.

Onwards to Crinan Harbour - consisted of a single pontoon - but a nice atmosphere.

A drive round to Crinan where the canal basin leads to the sea.

Some interesting craft so a walk around and chatted with some of the locals doing restoration work, and also one of the canal staff.

On the move again and back to Lochgilphead where I'd arrange to meet an old friend who I hadn't seen in - I guess - about 25 years. Another coffee and sandwich in his garden and enjoyed the warmth of the sun out of the wind.

He recommended a visit to Dunadd and that proved very worthwhile, and also visited the standing stones in the area.

Then to Tarbert but as hunger was getting the better of us we opted for fish and chips and a stretch of the legs. Sadly this meant we missed the light so no photos.

Back up the road and decided to take in the sunset at Crinan, and after that we departed and got home around 23:30 so a long but very worthwhile day.

Ardrishaig

Ardrishaig Harbour

Crinan Harbour

Steam Tugboat

Crinan Lighthouse

View from Dunadd

Auld Reekie - Puffer

Nether Largie Stones at Kilmartin

Glen Temple Wood Stone Circles

Jenny

Crinan Canal

Celtic Cross at Kilmartin Church

Sun Sets at Crinan Basin

Sunset from Crinan

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Glencoe Visit - Second This Year

After the last visit to the Glencoe area there was still much to see and visit.

Three of us travelled up this time - all armed with tripods and cameras.

We stopped off at a few locations as we headed for our intended destination - the Devil's Staircase.

After completing our walk - which included me falling through a snow hole and ending up with drenched boots - we headed over to Loch Tulla to catch the sunset before heading home.

Another visit is already in the pipeline.

Ben Dorain

Lochan na h-Achlaise

Pheasant

Deer

Eddie and John

View from the Devil's Staircase

Looking Up the Glencoe Road

View from the Devil's Staircase

Snow Hole

View from the Devil's Staircase

Loch Tulla at Sunset

Loch Tulla at Sunset

More images are available at - www.dougie-coull-photography.co.uk - better resolution and options to licence.

Saturday, 7 February 2015

Day Trip to Glencoe

It's been a while since I visited the Glencoe area and this time of year is probably about the best time to go.

Arrived around 10:00 and the first sight was the mist in the valley as the snow covered peak of Ben Dorain rose above me from the road.

The small lay-by soon filled up as drivers stopped and grabbed a photo of the impressive view.

Then on to Inveroran via Bridge of Orchy and temperature of about -3.5 degrees.

A few shots at Inveroran and then a frozen Loch Tulla.

Next stop was the Black Rock Cottage before carrying on to the Kings House hotel where the deer are fairly tame and can be fed by hand.

Then on down Glen Etive with regular stops for photos before arriving at Loch Etive with the light starting to drop.

On the return journey up the Glen I managed a few images of young stags - albeit the light was now fading fast.

Another few stops to look back at the fiery setting sun and get a few final images.

Although the light was virtually gone it was impressive to view these stunning hills and mountains, and grateful that we have such raw beauty on our doorstep here in Scotland. We are truly blessed.

A slow drive home with traffic but a good day out and very content on arriving back at about 20:00.