Loch Assynt, Castle Ardvrek and Quinag

I then made my way from Lochinver to Loch Assynt and Ardveck Castle. Loch Assynt is the freshwater loch which features in my Blog heading logo. I took that photo four years ago and I was lucky to catch the last of the early morning mist clearing the loch. The mountain on the right hand side of the loch is Quinag and it’s always been in my mind to hill walk the long ridge that joins the three corbett summits of Spidean Coinich, Sail Ghorm and Sail Gharb.

Quinag from Loch Assynt



Quinag from the road to Lochinver



Loch Assynt islands



Loch Assynt and Ardvrek Castle



I set up camp for the night at the start of the walk over Quinag and watched the sun set behind the mountain, hoping I would be walking on its summits in the morning

The Inver Polly Nature Reserve

The Inverpolly Nature Reserve has long been my favourite area in the whole of Scotland and the drive from Achultiebuie to Lochinver along the single track coast road is a sheer delight on a sunny night. I could not ask for better weather for my journey north .

The lowering sun cast a golden glow through the crystal clear atmosphere, illuminating the landscapes with perfection. A photographers dream except for ....the midges.

Rather than bore you with words, please look at the following photographs and you will see why I love this area so much.

Ben Mor Coigach from the shore at Achultibuie



Ben More Coigach from Loch Osgaig



Ben More Coigach from Loch Bad a Ghaill



Stac Polly



Cul Beag



Stac Polly



Suilven from Loch Buine Moire



Cul Mor



Suilven from Loch Culag