Photos and the City

Category: Nature

  • Sangomore Beach

    Sangomore Beach, also called Sango Sands, awaits you right around the corner of Smoo Cave – a bit of Caribbean feeling in Scotland. The perfect spot for a little walk and to watch the waves crashing on the beach.

    Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!

    The sandy beach of Sango Bay is one of the most northerly beaches in mainland Scotland. It consists of a wide stretch of golden sand divided into three smaller coves by a series of rocky outcrops. Scattered along the beach are various rocks, stacks and skerries. (The Beach Guide)

    Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!

    If you´re lucky you might spot a dolphin or even a whale. And Northern Lights in Autumn and winter.

    Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!Sangomore Beach near Durness gives you a Caribbean feeling in Scotland!

     

     

     

  • Smoo Cave

    Smoo Cave, a large seawater and freshwater cave on the North Coast of Scotland.

    Next stop: Smoo Cave, large seawater and also a freshwater cave near Durness. Normally it is possible to walk into the cave and I think even take some kind of boat trips, but it was closed this day after the heavy rainfalls during the night.

    The name “Smoo” comes from the Old Norse Smuga which means “hiding place” and it is not only the cave that´s hiding but also part of the village, the Allt Smoo, which disappears into a sinkhole on the inland side.

    Smoo Cave, a large seawater and freshwater cave on the North Coast of Scotland.

    Traces have been found of a fishing and shipbuilding community living and working here during the Viking era, and it is easy to imagine that this was an ideal place for a community that wanted to stay undetected by anyone sailing by, in an age when far more travellers journeyed by sea than overland. The earliest evidence of occupation of the cave goes back much further, to around 5,000 years ago. (Undiscovered Scotland)

    Smoo Cave became more known after Sir Walter Scott featured it in his cruise around northern Scotland in 1814.

    Smoo Cave, a large seawater and freshwater cave on the North Coast of Scotland.

    Inside the first cavern which was made by the sea. The following caverns, which were closed, were made by freshwater, the river Allt Smoo.

    Smoo Cave, a large seawater and freshwater cave on the North Coast of Scotland.

    Smoo Cave, a large seawater and freshwater cave on the North Coast of Scotland.

  • Loch Eriboll

    Roadtrip on the NC500 in Scotland around Loch Eriboll.

    I left Tongue early morning, I had a long drive before me and also wanted to see as much as possible along the NC500. The NC500 is a scenic route along Scotlands North Coast. The first half along the East coast brought me from Inverness to Tongue and now I was going to see a part of the West Coast.

    Driving along Loch Eriboll was the perfect start for this scenic journey – there was no traffic and I could just enjoy the view on all sides!

    Roadtrip on the NC500 in Scotland around Loch Eriboll.

    Loch Eriboll is about 16 km long and used as a deep water anchorage. The Royal Navy sometimes used the loch for training, especially during World War II. The surviving 33 German U-boats formally surrendered here in 1945, ending the Battle of the Atlantic.

    Roadtrip on the NC500 in Scotland around Loch Eriboll.

    I didn´t see any ships, but stunning views!

    Roadtrip on the NC500 in Scotland around Loch Eriboll.Roadtrip on the NC500 in Scotland around Loch Eriboll.