The superbly remote Loch Arkaig in Lochaber, said to be the hiding place of a hoard of gold coins landed by the French at Loch nan Uamh in late April 1746 in support of the (by then already failed) Jacobite rising. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/locharkaig/index.html

#Scotland #LochArkaig #Lochaber

The superbly remote Loch Arkaig in Lochaber, said to be the hiding place of a hoard of gold coins landed by the French at Loch nan Uamh in late April 1746 in support of the (by then already failed) Jacobite rising. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/locharkaig/index.html

#Scotland #LochArkaig #Lochaber #Jacobites #Gold #UndiscoveredScotland

The remains of Tigh nan Saighdearan, or the "Soldiers' House", the tiny Jacobite-era barracks in a seriously remote but strategically important location west of Loch Arkaig, controlling a significant route across the western Highlands. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/barracks/index.html

#Scotland #TighNanSaighdearan #LochArkaig #Lochaber #Fort #UndiscoveredScotland

The superbly remote Loch Arkaig in Lochaber, said to be the hiding place of a hoard of gold coins landed by the French at Loch nan Uamh in late April 1746 in support of the (by then already failed) Jacobite rising. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/locharkaig/index.html

#Scotland #LochArkaig #Lochaber #Jacobites #Gold #UndiscoveredScotland

Something for #FungiFriday from #LochArkaig in The #ScottishHighlands last week.

My app tells me they are #ShaggyScalycap (Pholiota Squarrosa)

#FungusFriday #Fungus #Fungi #Nature #NaturePhotography

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The remains of Tigh nan Saighdearan, or the "Soldiers' House", the tiny Jacobite-era barracks in a seriously remote but strategically important location west of Loch Arkaig, controlling a significant route across the western Highlands. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/speanbridge/barracks/index.html

#Scotland #TighNanSaighdearan #LochArkaig #Lochaber #Fort #UndiscoveredScotland

Bonnie Prince Charlie’s gold

Out and about on my own stamping grounds this morning, and the bank holiday meant that Roseberry was bustling with activity. So instead of sharing yet another snapshot of the popular hill, I figured I'd post one from my recent Scottish escapade. Loch Arkaig has a fascinating snippet of history just itching to be told. Don't worry, Roseberry will still be there for us tomorrow!

As we arrived ...

http://www.fhithich.uk/?p=32014

#LochArkaig #Scotland

#LochArkaig #OspreyCam: Live #Webcam - Woodland Trust

It’s rare now to see three members of the #osprey family together. I can’t tell which is which now and whether there are still four members in the family. I also like this #capture because it catches the #sunset.

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

#UK #Scotland #Wildlife #Conservation

#LochArkaig #OspreyCam: Live #Webcam - #WoodlandTrust

What’s going on here this morning? It looks like this crow (or is it a raven?) is on the #osprey #nest while one of the ospreys looks on from nearby. I guess that the interloper is looking for #grubs and #insects to feed on and is thereby serving to clean the nest of #parasites. I presume that’s why its presence is being tolerated.

https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/osprey-cam

#UK #Scotland #Wildlife #Birds