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
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Eilean Ban Lighthouse yesterday (underneath the Skye Bridge).
November 27, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Eilean Ban Lighthouse yesterday (underneath the Skye Bridge).
Lovely colours over a mirror still Loch Dughaill yesterday morning. I had to hang onto a branch and lean out over the water to get this. It could have gone one of two ways.
November 26, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Lovely colours over a mirror still Loch Dughaill yesterday morning. I had to hang onto a branch and lean out over the water to get this. It could have gone one of two ways.
Is it just me, or should the chap that is currently being tried in court, if found guilty of dumping this waste, should not be fined, or imprisoned, but be given a shovel and a wheelbarrow and told to clean it up?
November 25, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Is it just me, or should the chap that is currently being tried in court, if found guilty of dumping this waste, should not be fined, or imprisoned, but be given a shovel and a wheelbarrow and told to clean it up?
A partially frozen Loch a Loin earlier this morning. Glasnock holiday let behind.
November 25, 2025 at 12:09 PM
A partially frozen Loch a Loin earlier this morning. Glasnock holiday let behind.
Upper Loch Torridon and the Torridon Hills (some of them). 07:45 this morning.
November 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Upper Loch Torridon and the Torridon Hills (some of them). 07:45 this morning.
Yesterday's sky was most definitely a November sky. Out of interest, in the far distance you can just see the Isle of Lewis.
November 25, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Yesterday's sky was most definitely a November sky. Out of interest, in the far distance you can just see the Isle of Lewis.
This is the Pigeon Tree.
About 40 years ago, a local resident decided he wanted to keep a few pigeons. (There were none here before). Nature took its course and there’s now a flock of about 50 that come to the forest every morning and sit in the same tree.
Always the same tree.
About 40 years ago, a local resident decided he wanted to keep a few pigeons. (There were none here before). Nature took its course and there’s now a flock of about 50 that come to the forest every morning and sit in the same tree.
Always the same tree.
November 25, 2025 at 4:43 AM
This is the Pigeon Tree.
About 40 years ago, a local resident decided he wanted to keep a few pigeons. (There were none here before). Nature took its course and there’s now a flock of about 50 that come to the forest every morning and sit in the same tree.
Always the same tree.
About 40 years ago, a local resident decided he wanted to keep a few pigeons. (There were none here before). Nature took its course and there’s now a flock of about 50 that come to the forest every morning and sit in the same tree.
Always the same tree.
The snow has all gone now.... but here's one I took of the hill known locally as 'Welington's Nose' by Loch Carron. (I'm sure you'll see why).
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 AM
The snow has all gone now.... but here's one I took of the hill known locally as 'Welington's Nose' by Loch Carron. (I'm sure you'll see why).
A rapid thaw in progress.
November 23, 2025 at 5:29 AM
A rapid thaw in progress.
Yesterday's low tide, Upper Loch Torridon.
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Yesterday's low tide, Upper Loch Torridon.
Today's weather. (Brrr).
November 19, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Today's weather. (Brrr).
Looking from by West Lodge towards Beinn Alligin yesterday afternoon.
November 19, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Looking from by West Lodge towards Beinn Alligin yesterday afternoon.
Snow on the tops now. Due some at lower level tomorrow.
November 18, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Snow on the tops now. Due some at lower level tomorrow.
The weather couldn't make up its mind yesterday, but it was very pretty while it tried.
November 17, 2025 at 4:25 AM
The weather couldn't make up its mind yesterday, but it was very pretty while it tried.
Another from yesterday morning at the beach. Bertie retrieving a Frisbee from the sea... endlessly.
November 16, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Another from yesterday morning at the beach. Bertie retrieving a Frisbee from the sea... endlessly.
'Twas gin clear yesterday. Beinn Alligin, Beinn Dearg and Liathach by Upper Loch Torridon.
November 16, 2025 at 5:36 AM
'Twas gin clear yesterday. Beinn Alligin, Beinn Dearg and Liathach by Upper Loch Torridon.
I've said it before, but I'll say it again. When the weather is really crap down south, it's invariably lovely up here. (And vice versa).
November 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
I've said it before, but I'll say it again. When the weather is really crap down south, it's invariably lovely up here. (And vice versa).
This morning's waning crescent moon.
November 15, 2025 at 7:35 AM
This morning's waning crescent moon.
The Coire na Ba yesterday morning.
November 15, 2025 at 4:21 AM
The Coire na Ba yesterday morning.
Who's a pretty boy then.
November 14, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Who's a pretty boy then.