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Having travelled over most
of the Scottish Highlands over the years it may come as no surprise that
there are certain places that offer me, as a landscape photographer, a
little more than others. The Outer Hebrides draw me to the vast, open, sandy
beaches; Sutherland with its bleak wilderness is something to behold; and
the forests and woodlands of Perthshire bring back many happy memories.
Wester Ross ranks up there with all of them but it does seem to ‘pip them at
the post’ for sheer photographic opportunities.
Even when looking at a map you can see the potential without actually going
there. The Torridon mountains, Coigach and the classic spire of Stac
Pollaidh and the still waters of Loch Maree, Loch Carron and Loch Ewe. The
coastline and bays all make for a stunning location to be in with a camera.
But setting aside the landmarks and classic locations known to many who
visit Wester Ross, there are thousands of small corners where you can
explore and you get a sense that nobody has been there before. There may be
no footpath, no signs and nothing obviously suggesting it is owned by
anyone. This is of course not the truth at all. All of Scotland is owned and
in some way managed, but it is this feeling of true freedom and being alone
that makes this place special.
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