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Pictures by Sandy McCook.
A red kite at Strathpeffer in Easter Ross. Picture courtesy of reader Hazel Thomson
Uig, Isle of Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Catherine MacKinnon
The mighty Cuillins set around Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye. Picture courtesy of Chris Murray, Stornoway
The ruined church at Balnakeil near Durness in Sutherland. Photograph: Gregor Innes
Waves breaking on the harbour wall at Pennan on the Buchan coast. Photograph: Judith McIntyre, Fochabers
A view of the Wester Ross coastal village of Plockton. Picture courtesy of Gwen Paxton
Traigh Mhor in the Hebrides. Picture courtesy of reader Morris Macleod
Rainbow over Auchindoun Castle near Dufftown on Good Friday. Picture courtesy of reader Colin Mackenzie, of near Dufftown
The Crannog Centre Loch Tay. Picture courtesy of reader Hazel Thomson, Elgin
Looking North from Loch Shieldaig. Photograph: Sandy MacVarish, of Lochcarron
Looking over the Dornoch Firth from the Creag na Sroine viewpoint near Spinningdale. Photograph: Dave Savage, of Thurso
Findochty Church sitting on the headland with fresh gorse bloom in the foreground. Picture courtesy of reader Ali Bain, Garmouth
A rainbow over Mither Tap, photographed from Millstone hill. Picture courtesy of reader Russell Quinlan, Fyvie
Autumn in Glen Cannich. Photograph: Ali Bain, from Garmouth
First snow overlooking Loch Etive. Photograph: Lachie Maclean
Port Askaig on Islay. Photograph: Judith McIntyre, from Fochabers
Cullen bay beach Picture courtesy of Reader Lesley Murray, of Portgordon
Autumnal colours on the moor near Stornoway. Photograph: Morris Macleod
Autumn at Glencoe Lochan. Photograph: John Dougan, Fort William
Snowy Ben Rinnes in early morning sunshine, with Dufftown in the foreground. Photograph: Bill Morrison, Huntly
A rainbow over the 18th fairway at Edzell golf course with Edzell town in the distance. Photograph: David Birse, Stonehaven
Autumn colours at Aden Country Park, Mintlaw. Photograph: Kevin Emslie
Stunning Autumn colours at Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin, Glen Affric. Photograph: Steve Oates, Findhorn
An atmospheric night at Eilean Donan Castle in Wester Ross. Picture courtesy of David Main of Elgin Cheers David Main Elgin
Autumn colours in the castle grounds, Stornoway. Photograph: Ronnie MacAlpine, of Lewis
Airbus taking off in strong crosswinds at Stornoway Airport. Photograph: Chris Murray, Stornoway
Wick Harbour. Photograph: Derek Bremner
Flowers still in full bloom in November. Photograph: Sheena MacInnes, of Inverness
The view across the Skye Bridge to the snowy Cuillin mountain range. Photograph: James Gordon
Sunset in Bucksburn by Dennis Forbes Grattan
These buzzards can be hard to spot – near Tolsta Beach, Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Morris Macleod
Lochmaddy from top of Li a Tuath, North Uist. Picture courtesy of Reader Ronnie MacAlpine, Lewis
Wick harbour, early morning. Picture courtesy of Reader Sandra Mackenzie, of Halkirk
The Vital spark at Inveraray in Argyll. Picture courtesy of reader Bill Thain from Macduff
Avoch – taken at Rosehaugh Estate Photograph: Ken MacKay
The western viaduct at Cullen lit up for Christmas. Photograph: Reader Dennis Paterson
Hackley Bay Collieston. Photograph: Reader Marjorie Duncan
Reflections on Loch Ossian. Photograph: Reader Ron Bowie
A robin near Deeside Way, between Potarch and Banchory. Photograph: Jean Robertson, Tarland
Sunset from Fogwatt. Photograph: Anne Earle
Loch Morlich in the frozen Cairngorms. Photograph: Craig Maclean, of Inverness
Whooper swans on Loch an Tiumpan, Lewis. Picture courtesy of Ronnie MacAlpine of Lewis
A hard frost at Clury Farm, near Dulnain Bridge in Strathspey. Picture courtesy of reader Michael McIntyre, Peterhead
The Lumpy Bumpy road to The Spitall of Glenshee. Picture courtesy of Reader Hazel Thomson, Elgin
Glentanar on a crisp morning. Picture courtesy of reader Angus MacCuish, Aberdeen
Loch Tarff in Invernesshire on a chilly morning. Picture courtesy of Reader Brian Reid
Sunset over Cullen harbour. Photograph: Andrea M. Borsden of Inverness
Bridge over River Findhorn Picture courtesy of Hamish Ewan
The sun setting on Loch of Skene. Photograph: Doug Gibb
Sunset at Spey Bay. Photograph: Mairi Innes, Huntly
Wick Harbour Picture courtesy of Reader Derek Bremner, Wick
A Highland cow near Loch Duntelchaig, Inverness. Picture courtesy of reader Natalie Bodiam
Oystercatchers in Nigg Bay Sunrise. Picture courtesy of Norman Harper, Aberdeen
Horizon from Wick. Picture courtesy of reader Derek Bremner
A glorious sunrise on Montgarrie Bridge. Picture courtesy of Cameron Doverty
Smoke on the water, in this moodily blue view of Loch Leven at Ballachulish. Photograph: Bill Cameron
A roe deer at Balintober, Glenmuick Photograph: Gillian Cassie, Ballater
Elgin Golf Club. Photograph: Greenkeeper David Rumbles
A view of Lossiemouth in the sun. Picture courtesy of reader Bruce Murray, Ballater
The raging sea at the entrance to Banff Marina. Picture courtesy of reader Tom McLennan, Banff
Ben Nevis at sunrise from the Caledonian Canal at Corpach. Picture courtesy of reader Bill Cameron
The Cromarty Firth. Picture courtesy of reader Mike Coats
Morven in Caithness, shrouded in cloud. Picture courtesy ofreader Colin Stewart, Wick
A robin. Photograph: Hazel Thomson, Elgin
Stac pollaidh in the sun. Picture courtesy of reader Kenny Davidson
A Highland cow in the Lochs district of Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Mairie Maciver, Kingswells
Waves storm ashore at the Harbour of Refuge, Peterhead. Picture courtesy of reader Adrian Breeman, Peterhead
Hellebores. Picture courtesy of reader Judith McIntyre, Fochabers
Birds silhouetted as the sun sets at the harbour in Portgordon, Moray. Picture courtesy of reader Lesley Murray
From Arisaig, views across to the Island of Eigg. Picture courtesy of reader Diane McCombie, Insch
A siskin enjoying the garden on a snowy spring day. Picture courtesy of reader Gillian Cassie, of Ballater
Ben Nevis on a sunny day, seen from the Caledonian Canal. Picture courtesy of reader Diane McCombie, Insch
Stunning view from Pannanich Hill, near Ballater. Picture courtesy of reader Gillian Cassie
An otter at the Bridge of Don. Picture courtesy of reader Dougie Gauld, Peterhead
Beautiful sunset from Connel, overlooking Loch Etive. Picture courtesy of reader Laura Maclean
Travelling to a local dancing display, Isla MacGregor stopped by Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven for a snap. Photograph: Torquil MacGregor
Cruden Bay beach. Picture courtesy of Graham Buchan, Cruden Bay
Surfing at Sandend, near Portsoy. Picture courtesy of Reader Ronnie MacAlpine, from the Isle of Lewis
Ard Neackie and Loch Eriboll, in Sutherland. Picture courtesy of Reader Mike Coats
Squirrels at Carnie Woods
A red kite at Strathpeffer in Easter Ross. Picture courtesy of reader Hazel Thomson Uig, Isle of Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Catherine MacKinnon The mighty Cuillins set around Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye. Picture courtesy of Chris Murray, Stornoway The ruined church at Balnakeil near Durness in Sutherland. Photograph: Gregor Innes Waves breaking on the harbour wall at Pennan on the Buchan coast. Photograph: Judith McIntyre, Fochabers A view of the Wester Ross coastal village of Plockton. Picture courtesy of Gwen Paxton Traigh Mhor in the Hebrides. Picture courtesy of reader Morris Macleod Rainbow over Auchindoun Castle near Dufftown on Good Friday. Picture courtesy of reader Colin Mackenzie, of near Dufftown The Crannog Centre Loch Tay. Picture courtesy of reader Hazel Thomson, Elgin Looking North from Loch Shieldaig. Photograph: Sandy MacVarish, of Lochcarron Looking over the Dornoch Firth from the Creag na Sroine viewpoint near Spinningdale. Photograph: Dave Savage, of Thurso Findochty Church sitting on the headland with fresh gorse bloom in the foreground. Picture courtesy of reader Ali Bain, Garmouth A rainbow over Mither Tap, photographed from Millstone hill. Picture courtesy of reader Russell Quinlan, Fyvie Autumn in Glen Cannich. Photograph: Ali Bain, from Garmouth First snow overlooking Loch Etive. Photograph: Lachie Maclean Port Askaig on Islay. Photograph: Judith McIntyre, from Fochabers Cullen bay beach Picture courtesy of Reader Lesley Murray, of Portgordon Autumnal colours on the moor near Stornoway. Photograph: Morris Macleod Autumn at Glencoe Lochan. Photograph: John Dougan, Fort William Snowy Ben Rinnes in early morning sunshine, with Dufftown in the foreground. Photograph: Bill Morrison, Huntly A rainbow over the 18th fairway at Edzell golf course with Edzell town in the distance. Photograph: David Birse, Stonehaven Autumn colours at Aden Country Park, Mintlaw. Photograph: Kevin Emslie Stunning Autumn colours at Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin, Glen Affric. Photograph: Steve Oates, Findhorn An atmospheric night at Eilean Donan Castle in Wester Ross. Picture courtesy of David Main of Elgin Cheers David Main Elgin Autumn colours in the castle grounds, Stornoway. Photograph: Ronnie MacAlpine, of Lewis Airbus taking off in strong crosswinds at Stornoway Airport. Photograph: Chris Murray, Stornoway Wick Harbour. Photograph: Derek Bremner Flowers still in full bloom in November. Photograph: Sheena MacInnes, of Inverness The view across the Skye Bridge to the snowy Cuillin mountain range. Photograph: James Gordon Sunset in Bucksburn by Dennis Forbes Grattan These buzzards can be hard to spot – near Tolsta Beach, Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Morris Macleod Lochmaddy from top of Li a Tuath, North Uist. Picture courtesy of Reader Ronnie MacAlpine, Lewis Wick harbour, early morning. Picture courtesy of Reader Sandra Mackenzie, of Halkirk The Vital spark at Inveraray in Argyll. Picture courtesy of reader Bill Thain from Macduff Avoch – taken at Rosehaugh Estate Photograph: Ken MacKay The western viaduct at Cullen lit up for Christmas. Photograph: Reader Dennis Paterson Hackley Bay Collieston. Photograph: Reader Marjorie Duncan Reflections on Loch Ossian. Photograph: Reader Ron Bowie A robin near Deeside Way, between Potarch and Banchory. Photograph: Jean Robertson, Tarland Sunset from Fogwatt. Photograph: Anne Earle Loch Morlich in the frozen Cairngorms. Photograph: Craig Maclean, of Inverness Whooper swans on Loch an Tiumpan, Lewis. Picture courtesy of Ronnie MacAlpine of Lewis A hard frost at Clury Farm, near Dulnain Bridge in Strathspey. Picture courtesy of reader Michael McIntyre, Peterhead The Lumpy Bumpy road to The Spitall of Glenshee. Picture courtesy of Reader Hazel Thomson, Elgin Glentanar on a crisp morning. Picture courtesy of reader Angus MacCuish, Aberdeen Loch Tarff in Invernesshire on a chilly morning. Picture courtesy of Reader Brian Reid Sunset over Cullen harbour. Photograph: Andrea M. Borsden of Inverness Bridge over River Findhorn Picture courtesy of Hamish Ewan The sun setting on Loch of Skene. Photograph: Doug Gibb Sunset at Spey Bay. Photograph: Mairi Innes, Huntly Wick Harbour Picture courtesy of Reader Derek Bremner, Wick A Highland cow near Loch Duntelchaig, Inverness. Picture courtesy of reader Natalie Bodiam Oystercatchers in Nigg Bay Sunrise. Picture courtesy of Norman Harper, Aberdeen Horizon from Wick. Picture courtesy of reader Derek Bremner A glorious sunrise on Montgarrie Bridge. Picture courtesy of Cameron Doverty Smoke on the water, in this moodily blue view of Loch Leven at Ballachulish. Photograph: Bill Cameron A roe deer at Balintober, Glenmuick Photograph: Gillian Cassie, Ballater Elgin Golf Club. Photograph: Greenkeeper David Rumbles A view of Lossiemouth in the sun. Picture courtesy of reader Bruce Murray, Ballater The raging sea at the entrance to Banff Marina. Picture courtesy of reader Tom McLennan, Banff Ben Nevis at sunrise from the Caledonian Canal at Corpach. Picture courtesy of reader Bill Cameron The Cromarty Firth. Picture courtesy of reader Mike Coats Morven in Caithness, shrouded in cloud. Picture courtesy ofreader Colin Stewart, Wick A robin. Photograph: Hazel Thomson, Elgin Stac pollaidh in the sun. Picture courtesy of reader Kenny Davidson A Highland cow in the Lochs district of Lewis. Picture courtesy of reader Mairie Maciver, Kingswells Waves storm ashore at the Harbour of Refuge, Peterhead. Picture courtesy of reader Adrian Breeman, Peterhead Hellebores. Picture courtesy of reader Judith McIntyre, Fochabers Birds silhouetted as the sun sets at the harbour in Portgordon, Moray. Picture courtesy of reader Lesley Murray From Arisaig, views across to the Island of Eigg. Picture courtesy of reader Diane McCombie, Insch A siskin enjoying the garden on a snowy spring day. Picture courtesy of reader Gillian Cassie, of Ballater Ben Nevis on a sunny day, seen from the Caledonian Canal. Picture courtesy of reader Diane McCombie, Insch Stunning view from Pannanich Hill, near Ballater. Picture courtesy of reader Gillian Cassie An otter at the Bridge of Don. Picture courtesy of reader Dougie Gauld, Peterhead Beautiful sunset from Connel, overlooking Loch Etive. Picture courtesy of reader Laura Maclean Travelling to a local dancing display, Isla MacGregor stopped by Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven for a snap. Photograph: Torquil MacGregor Cruden Bay beach. Picture courtesy of Graham Buchan, Cruden Bay Surfing at Sandend, near Portsoy. Picture courtesy of Reader Ronnie MacAlpine, from the Isle of Lewis Ard Neackie and Loch Eriboll, in Sutherland. Picture courtesy of Reader Mike Coats Squirrels at Carnie Woods
Fort William motorcyclist Scott McWilliam at Carrbridge Celildh Week, 1982
Highland Regional Council foots the bill for bridge reconstruction in 1983
Musicians enjoying some playing by the water at Carrbridge Ceilidh Week, 1983
Drumming competition winner Susan Low presented with her trophy at Carrbridge Ceilidh Week, 1983
Old mineral well in the woods around Carrbridge reputed to contain healthy-giving properties rediscovered after 25 years in 1980
A family enjoythe nature trail at Landmark, 1977
Kids enjoying a picnic at Landmark, 1977
The old road bridge collapsed with hydraulic excavator in 1974
Carrbridge in 1970
Lindsay McInnes, Ian McInnes and Landmark manager Danny Fullarton put together new sculpture at Landmark in 1982
New sculpture in pond at Landmark. 1983. In the picture are Landmark owner David Hayes and handyman Granville Brown
The shopping and restaurant complex at Landmark in 1979
The Old Wade Bridge in 1977
A family taking on the treetop trail at Landmark in 1981
Landmark celebrates its 21st birthday in 1991
Fort William motorcyclist Scott McWilliam at Carrbridge Celildh Week, 1982 Highland Regional Council foots the bill for bridge reconstruction in 1983 Musicians enjoying some playing by the water at Carrbridge Ceilidh Week, 1983 Drumming competition winner Susan Low presented with her trophy at Carrbridge Ceilidh Week, 1983 Old mineral well in the woods around Carrbridge reputed to contain healthy-giving properties rediscovered after 25 years in 1980 A family enjoythe nature trail at Landmark, 1977 Kids enjoying a picnic at Landmark, 1977 The old road bridge collapsed with hydraulic excavator in 1974 Carrbridge in 1970 Lindsay McInnes, Ian McInnes and Landmark manager Danny Fullarton put together new sculpture at Landmark in 1982 New sculpture in pond at Landmark. 1983. In the picture are Landmark owner David Hayes and handyman Granville Brown The shopping and restaurant complex at Landmark in 1979 The Old Wade Bridge in 1977 A family taking on the treetop trail at Landmark in 1981 Landmark celebrates its 21st birthday in 1991
PICTURES: Commemorative service marks 271st anniversary of the Battle of Culloden Amazing pictures of life in Scotland from our readers Fifteen historic pictures of Carrbridge through the years

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