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Alex Nail

"The northwest coast of Scotland has numerous white sand beaches - some of which offer views back to the mountains. Achnahaird Bay is one of the best, feeling tropical on a sunny summer day, but somewhat less forgiving when the weather comes in."

"The river Kirkaig flows out of Fionn Loch, beneath Suilven. The only way to reach this point is via an off trail walk over open hillsides, or otherwise by fording the river. On this rather bleak January day the walk seemed more appealing!"

"The extensive mountain of Quinag is the most northly in Assynt. The area is particularly popular with geology students due to the enormous range of geological features and rock types. The Lewisian Gneiss upon which much of the mountains lie is amongst the oldest rock in the world, at almost three billion years old."

"The region of Coigach hosts a number of smaller mountains, but they are every bit as spectacular as their Munro neighbours. The sun is rising to the right of the best known (and easiest) mountain in the area, Stac Pollaidh."

"Suilven (731m) is a small but prominent peak in Assynt. As an Inselberg it stands on its own above a rolling landscape of hills and lochans which was swept clear by a glacier during the last Ice Age."

"The coastal mountains of the Northwest Highlands are directly exposed to Atlantic weather which is often unforgiving, producing endless days of rain on the peaks. On showery days these mountains are the perfect place to watch the weather come in."

"An Teallach is regularly listed amongst Scottish walkers' favourite mountains. However the full ridge traverse is not to be taken lightly, particularly in winter. Here you see the sunrise view from Bidean a’Ghlas Thuill across to the most challenging section, the Corrag Bhuidhe Pinnacles."

"The Islands of Loch Maree Nature Reserve is a haven for birdlife. Here the Scots Pine are untouched, and paddling between the islands and inlets you are taken back in time to when the Caledonian Forest covered many of these glens."

"The Am Fasarinen Pinnacles on Liathach present a full mountain day of scrambling in the summer, but in winter the ridge is transformed becoming a real challenge. This image was taken at sunrise after a camp on the ridge."

"The view from Sgurr Mor (986m) on Beinn Alligin is one of the finest in Scotland revealing a sweeping vista into the Torridon Hills and to Fisherfield and the Great Wilderness beyond. On this evening a cloud inversion swept in off the Atlantic as the sunset approached."