visit to Scotland - Aug 2006

up on the moors

moors are a beautiful environment, although not completely natural


they are delicate systems maintained by sheep grazing, a cause of the original Highland Clearances
followed by further displacements of people for the 'sport' of shooting and hunting (more info)

a couple of the new tenants


clear enough to see for miles, despite the clouds marching overhead

gentle textures and colours in a muted landscape

Roy as a '60s flower child

peaks in the far distance

rippling fields in the fading light

that sainted dog again, leading us on to a brighter future


relaxing in the heather


some Blackface sheep - for variety


by a standing stone, as the day's light faded away

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