StoneRoad2013's photos with the keyword: Scottish Interlude - Aug 2008

ScI - Clachan Bridge [1 of 2]

ScI - Clachan Bridge [1 of 2]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 6 2 144
Clachan Bridge links Seil Island to western mainland Scotland. Also known as The Bridge over the Atlantic, there is a terrific tidal race that flows under this bridge. At just after 10:05, this is not far short of high tide, and that means there will be a brief period of slack water. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clachan_Bridge
ScI - Connel Bridge [2 of 2]

ScI - Connel Bridge [2 of 2]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 1 115
Another view of Connel Bridge. This used to carry a railway, not road traffic, over the "Falls of Lora". en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connel_Bridge
ScI - Neptune's Staircase

ScI - Neptune's Staircase

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 3 148
The bottom lock gates of "Neptune's Staircase" at Loch Linnhe, leading to the River Lochy and the Caledonian Canal. The mechanisation has reduced the transit time to 90 minutes for the eight large locks with change in height totalling 64 feet. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune%27s_Staircase
ScI - Bridge over the Atlantic [2 of 2]

ScI - Bridge over the Atlantic [2 of 2]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 7 1 149
That really is a part of the Atlantic Ocean ... taken at 13:43 on 4th August 2008. Compare the water level in the previous image - taken at 10:05 nearly four hours earlier in the tidal cycle.
ScI - penstocks

ScI - penstocks

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 2 148
Penstocks for the Lochaber HEP station - which supplies electricity to the local aluminium smelter en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lochaber_hydroelectric_scheme
ScI - oh, deer [1 of 3]

ScI - oh, deer [1 of 3]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 5 137
Driving along, minding our own business when a deer jumped out and then ran along the verge ...
ScI - CalMac ferry from Kilchoan

ScI - CalMac ferry from Kilchoan

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 8 2 201
Just managed to catch the ferry from Kilchoan (actually they came back for us as prebooked passengers) as the single track road didn't have passing places to get around cattle, lots of sheep and a few vehicles. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MV_Loch_Linnhe
ScI - Viaduct at Glenfinnan

ScI - Viaduct at Glenfinnan

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 10 4 193
A glimpse of the mass concrete Glennfinnan Viaduct (from the A830. No sign of the Mallaig train ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenfinnan_Viaduct and check out the story about the entombed horse !
ScI - setting out for a sail

ScI - setting out for a sail

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 7 1 143
One lone yacht setting out for a sail.
ScI - early morning yachts

ScI - early morning yachts

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 6 1 144
Not that easy to see, and the flotilla kept changing orientation and position ... but I think there were around 45 yachts out in the bay and probably having an early start with a racing event ... and the morning ferry is in-bound. Time for my breakfast !
ScI - oh, deer [3 of 3]

ScI - oh, deer [3 of 3]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 2 139
Driving along, minding our own business when a deer jumped out and then ran along the verge ... paused (this attempt to zoom wasn't that well-focused) and then jumped the fence into the field, before disappearing from view.
ScI - oh, deer [2 of 3]

ScI - oh, deer [2 of 3]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 5 144
Driving along, minding our own business when a deer jumped out and then ran along the verge ... paused (this attempt to zoom wasn't that well-focused but did pick up some dust spots, apologies) and then ...
ScI - Ballachulish Bridge

ScI - Ballachulish Bridge

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 8 3 147
Lit by the soon to be setting sun. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballachulish_Bridge
ScI - lamp standard

ScI - lamp standard

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 4 155
Yes, the lamp post is in the water - it is on the edge of the ferry ramp. The rougher water represents a strong tidal current.
ScI - Corran Ferry

ScI - Corran Ferry

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 3 130
Ferry from Ardgour to Corran making something of a dog's leg due to the high tide whilst crossing the Corran Narrows on Loch Linnhe. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corran_Ferry
ScI - no, not posing ...

ScI - no, not posing ...

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 3 1 125
In the outdoor seal pool at Sea-Life (Nr Barcaldine). This harbour seal turned away as soon as anyone lifted a camera towards their eyes ... and then sploooshed into the pool. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harbor_seal
ScI - Crossing Cuan Sound (towards Luing) [2 of2]

ScI - Crossing Cuan Sound (towards Luing) [2 of2]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 2 149
The ferry (MV Belnahua) is about to cut across the tidal race.
ScI - Crossing Cuan Sound (towards Luing) [1 of 2]

ScI - Crossing Cuan Sound (towards Luing) [1 of 2]

StoneRoad2013
19 Oct 2020 2 181
Ferry crossing from Cuan (Seil Island) to Luing. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luing That yacht has crossed in front of the ferry - probably carried by the tidal stream, which can attain 7 knots during the higher spring tides. Luing was the original breeding site of a breed of beef cattle, which are a rich red colour. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luing_cattle
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