Steve Carter
@shieldaig.bsky.social
Lives in a forest in the NW Scottish Highlands (Shieldaig / Torridon). Writes music for a living. Posts random photos of Highland life. Never without a dog. Pleased to announce that I do not have a podcast.
https://SteveCarter.com
https://SteveCarter.com
Some winter sunshine on Shieldaig village yesterday afternoon.
January 17, 2026 at 6:40 AM
Some winter sunshine on Shieldaig village yesterday afternoon.
One from a while back. The 'waiting room' on Achanalt Station.
January 17, 2026 at 5:35 AM
One from a while back. The 'waiting room' on Achanalt Station.
I'm happy to award President Trump my Blue Peter badge, as long as he agrees to stop killing Americans and doesn't invade a NATO country.
I hope that might be of some help.
I hope that might be of some help.
January 16, 2026 at 3:25 PM
I'm happy to award President Trump my Blue Peter badge, as long as he agrees to stop killing Americans and doesn't invade a NATO country.
I hope that might be of some help.
I hope that might be of some help.
Another for the geologists. Part of Ben Shieldaig (facing north west).
January 16, 2026 at 6:05 AM
Another for the geologists. Part of Ben Shieldaig (facing north west).
Low tide, Upper Loch Torridon; yesterday morning. Fasaig Village with Liathach behind on the far side of the loch.
January 15, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Low tide, Upper Loch Torridon; yesterday morning. Fasaig Village with Liathach behind on the far side of the loch.
Shieldaig Village. Beinn Alligin behind.
January 14, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Shieldaig Village. Beinn Alligin behind.
Glen Shieldaig. Snow melt + rain =
January 14, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Glen Shieldaig. Snow melt + rain =
Snow clinging on wherever it can.
January 13, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Snow clinging on wherever it can.
Here's the last of the snowy pics (until next time).
January 12, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Here's the last of the snowy pics (until next time).
Dozens of these down Glen Shieldaig as the snow melts.
January 11, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Dozens of these down Glen Shieldaig as the snow melts.
The Torridon Hills.
January 11, 2026 at 6:05 AM
The Torridon Hills.
The roads are now clear of snow (and traffic).
January 10, 2026 at 6:08 AM
The roads are now clear of snow (and traffic).
A ghostly, still, blue morning out there. -2C but doesn't feel that cold.
January 9, 2026 at 8:58 AM
A ghostly, still, blue morning out there. -2C but doesn't feel that cold.
Looking across Loch Kishorn towards Coire nan Arr and Coire na Ba yesterday morning.
January 9, 2026 at 5:47 AM
Looking across Loch Kishorn towards Coire nan Arr and Coire na Ba yesterday morning.
Some more snowy photos of Loch Shieldaig from earlier this week.
January 8, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Some more snowy photos of Loch Shieldaig from earlier this week.
It's only a matter of time. (And I hope nobody is underneath it).
January 7, 2026 at 10:28 AM
It's only a matter of time. (And I hope nobody is underneath it).
I think par might be problematic.
January 7, 2026 at 4:46 AM
I think par might be problematic.
Taking cover from the elements.
January 7, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Taking cover from the elements.
Bertie dog got a 'Feathers McGraw' squeaky toy for Christmas, and we thought it prudent to keep him behind bars.
January 7, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Bertie dog got a 'Feathers McGraw' squeaky toy for Christmas, and we thought it prudent to keep him behind bars.
Spot the dog. (Before anyone says it, yes, it's Bert the dog).
January 6, 2026 at 12:10 PM
Spot the dog. (Before anyone says it, yes, it's Bert the dog).
Coming into land in a clearing in the forest yesterday. (Sound up if you want music).
January 6, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Coming into land in a clearing in the forest yesterday. (Sound up if you want music).
Part of the forest - 10 a.m. this morning.
January 5, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Part of the forest - 10 a.m. this morning.
What it says, and what you actually get at the moment.
January 5, 2026 at 8:15 AM
What it says, and what you actually get at the moment.
Dark snow clouds approaching Shieldaig Village from the north yesterday afternoon.
January 5, 2026 at 6:57 AM
Dark snow clouds approaching Shieldaig Village from the north yesterday afternoon.