I lead this low-tide walk to Sango Sands sea caves often when the sky is crisp and the tide timetable lines up—there’s nothing like the hush inside the caves after a day of wind and surf. Below I share a practical, step-by-step route from the Sango Sands car park, with clear tide safety advice, what to carry, best photo spots, and small local notes to help you enjoy the coast responsibly.Why...
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I plan almost every visit to Durness with a single aim: maximise the time I spend watching and photographing wildlife without disturbing it. A weekend might sound short, but with a focused plan you can see spectacular seabird colonies, playful seals and, if you’re lucky and patient, otters moving along the shore at dusk. Below I share the practical route, timing, gear and etiquette I use for...
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I’ve walked this quiet loop at sunrise more times than I can count, and each visit rewrites the script a little — softer light, different cloud drama, a seal popping up where there wasn’t one yesterday. If you come for photos, come with patience: the route rewards photographers who slow down, read the light and pick their compositions carefully. Below I’ll share the exact vantage points I...
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I’m often asked where to find the hidden sand dunes around Balnakeil and how to reach them without trampling fragile habitats or upsetting nesting birds. I love these dunes—they’re a salty, shifting playground of grasses, shells and light—and over the years I’ve learned the best access points, the times to go, and the small behaviours that keep this coastline healthy. Below I’ll share...
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I’ve spent countless golden hours on the cliffs around Durness, waiting for that soft, low light to wrap the sea stacks and grassy headlands in warm tones. Photographing the cliffs with a phone is one of my favourite ways to travel light and still come away with images that feel cinematic and intimate. Below I share the camera settings, gear tips and on-the-cliff techniques I use to get the...
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I know the pull of Sango Bay—the way the cliffs glow at golden hour, the yellow turf leading your eye to a sweep of sand and the sea beyond. My favourite way to savour that coastline is the walk from Sango Bay to Camel Haugh, a compact route that feels remote and richly alive. It’s short enough for a relaxed morning or late-afternoon stroll, but full of viewpoints, seabird life and, often,...
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I discovered Croick sea stack on a blustery afternoon while chasing a break in the clouds. Since then I’ve returned at every season to chase different light and to learn how crowds ebb and flow. If you want the dramatic silhouette, the warm backlight or the misty, moody frames, timing and approach matter as much as your lens choice. Below I share what I do to catch the best light at Croick, how...
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