Tag Archives: Assynt

Sea Dreaming

On my recent trip to Scotland I picked up a wonderful book in Inverness called “Argonauts of the Scottish Isles” by Robin Lloyd Jones. The author is a distinguished veteran of the Scottish sea-kayaking scene, with a lifetime`s worth of … Continue reading

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Musical Journeys – Following the Songlines

Our lives take us through so many different phases, twists and unknown turns; well certainly mine has. Sometimes it’s interesting to look back and see what crazy things we were preoccupied with in years gone by; given perspective, we might … Continue reading

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Scottish Light and Land:

There’s something unique about Scottish light and how it compliments the landforms – just like the Scottish people (and indeed people everywhere), landscapes too have their changing moods, their storms and periods of calm when they shine radiantly like the … Continue reading

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Assynt: Winter light in Scotland’s far North West

Journey  to Scotland’s “Middle Earth” Whilst Germany is fascinating to explore for its culture, heritage and history, it’s very hard to beat the Scottish Highlands for experiencing pure, raw nature and a sense of connection with landscape and “spirit of place”. The Assynt … Continue reading

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