I try to revisit Sutherland every year. It's a little known area of the most outstanding natural beauty, and a landscape unlike anywhere else in the U.K.

 

Suilven from Crag Loch

Suilven stands out even amongst the spectacular scenery of Sutherland.

Suilven stands out even amongst the spectacular scenery of Sutherland.

Suilven from Canisp

Suilven's full glory is revealed when viewed from one of the surrounding mountains.

Suilven's full glory is revealed when viewed from one of the surrounding mountains.

Lewisian Gneiss on Achmelvich Beach

Lewisian Gneiss on Achmelvich Beach

Lewisian Gneiss on Achmelvich Beach

 

Achmelvich Sea

The warm sea at Achmelvich always invites.

The warm sea at Achmelvich always invites.

View from Conival

The ascent of Conival and Ben More Asynt makes a great day out.

The ascent of Conival and Ben More Asynt makes a great day out.

Seaweed

Some seaweed on a Sutherland Beach.

Some seaweed on a Sutherland Beach.

 

Suilven from Elphin

Suilven commands your attention from the beautiful village of Elphin.

Suilven commands your attention from the beautiful village of Elphin.

Bachladdich Beach Rocks

The rocks of Bachladdich Beach give a graphic illustration of the area's geology.

The rocks of Bachladdich Beach give a graphic illustration of the area's geology.

Bachladdich Beach

Bachladdich Beach at low tide. An elusive strip of sand appears, but not for long!

Bachladdich Beach at low tide. An elusive strip of sand appears, but not for long!

 

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