I love launching at first light — the water glassy, the cliffs washed in a peach light and the world quiet except for distant waves. The short paddle from Balnakeil to Enamel Bay is one of my favourite dawn outings from Durness: sheltered stretches, dramatic sea stacks, and that moment when the...
When I think about long mountain days, I often think about food that earns its place in a pack as...
I love photographing Durness when the weather turns dramatic—storm clouds rolling in, waves...
I still remember the first time I crouched on a rock pool edge at low tide, the wind pushing my...
I picked the Croick sea stack for a reason: it’s one of those places that looks impossible until...
I love coastal light and quiet lanes as much as anyone who lives for the camera’s next good...
I first noticed the arctic terns at Balnakeil on a blustery June morning when the bay was a scatter...
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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