Muthill Old Church and Tower
In the 12th century, the bell in the Old Tower of Muthill called a community of Culdee monks to prayer; this is the kind of place that really makes you long for a time machine!
Photography
Portraits of a Lesser Black-backed Gull
These images were captured on the ferry from Craignure to Oban… he was one of the passengers, after all!
Fishing boats and reflections
Whether they’re moored in harbour or wrecked on a deserted shore, fishing boats make incredible photographic subjects. Here are some of our favourites…
Wildlife & nature
Wild flowers of Knoydart
A close look at some of the beautiful wild flowers that we found blooming on Knoydart in late April.
Sound recording: black grouse at the lek
Finally! Here’s a sound recording of a black grouse making his distinctive mating calls. Don’t expect TV quality though!
History
Maclean’s Cross, Iona
Pilgrims and travellers to the sacred island of Iona would have stopped to pray beside this beautiful ‘wayside cross’ that dates from the 15th century.
Scottish castles: Dunollie
From their high vantage point overlooking Oban Bay and the Firth of Lorn, the former occupants of Dunollie Castle must have scanned the horizon anxiously for Viking longships.
Editor’s letter – May