Toscaig, Applecross peninsula, NW Scotland - Page 3

Undertoad · 10-12-2015, 05:37 PM

It's surprisingly affordable.

So my new life goal is to write something worthy of recording there.

xoxoxoBruce · 10-12-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by limey

xoB - the photographer was Mr Limey . He is also fond of sheep.

Obviously the man has good taste in photography, pets, and wives.

limey · 10-13-2015, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

It's surprisingly affordable.

So my new life goal is to write something worthy of recording there.

Why not rent it and let it inspire you when you stay here?

Sent by thought transference

fargon · 10-13-2015, 06:33 AM

Beautiful Pix.

limey · 10-14-2015, 03:16 AM

So yesterday we went on a boat trip on Loch Torridon.

The weather was lovely.

We didn't see much wildlife, the sea eagles, seals and harbour porpoises were all hiding, but the views were stunning.

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limey · 10-14-2015, 03:24 AM

If you're interested in geology this is loessian gneiss:

It is 2.8 billion years old, pretty hard, nothing much grows there so you find few settlements.
This is Torridonian sandstone:

It's only 1 billion years old and softer stuff. It degrades into soil in which things can grow and therefore this is where settlements occur.
The Isle of Skye (see pics in previous post) is a mere baby at 600 million years old and so is very pointy as it's not yet been worn down by the weather.
Here's another gratuitous landscape:

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Sundae · 10-14-2015, 03:26 AM

It is indeed stunning.
Your photography (or Mr Limey's) is too.

And blimey, didn't you get lucky with the weather?!

limey · 10-14-2015, 03:28 AM

My pics this time

Yes, we've been lucky with the weather. Today looks pretty good, too, so far.

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xoxoxoBruce · 10-14-2015, 04:46 AM

I guess the sea eagles, seals and harbour porpoises, were intimidated by the sunshine/weather, but your camera loved it. Don't be surprised if the tourist agency steals your pictures.

Oh, and thanks for the geology, was that information from the boat/tour operator, or just another facet of the Limey family's vast talents?

limey · 10-14-2015, 08:25 AM

Geological info courtesy of the boat operators.

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classicman · 10-14-2015, 10:15 AM

Dam - thats beautiful.

limey · 10-14-2015, 11:31 AM

Today started with a woodland walk:

Which ended near a field of hielan' coos:

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limey · 10-14-2015, 11:34 AM

Then we visited a lovely walled garden:

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xoxoxoBruce · 10-14-2015, 11:38 AM

I love Highland cattle... and before some smartass makes a remark, no, not literally.
From Sundae's pictures of the woods on your island, this looks pretty different. Both are cool, however.

limey · 10-14-2015, 11:38 AM

10-13-2015, 06:33 AM	#34
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Beautiful Pix. __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

10-14-2015, 03:16 AM	#35
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	So yesterday we went on a boat trip on Loch Torridon. The weather was lovely. We didn't see much wildlife, the sea eagles, seals and harbour porpoises were all hiding, but the views were stunning. Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-14-2015, 03:24 AM	#36
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	If you're interested in geology this is loessian gneiss: It is 2.8 billion years old, pretty hard, nothing much grows there so you find few settlements. This is Torridonian sandstone: It's only 1 billion years old and softer stuff. It degrades into soil in which things can grow and therefore this is where settlements occur. The Isle of Skye (see pics in previous post) is a mere baby at 600 million years old and so is very pointy as it's not yet been worn down by the weather. Here's another gratuitous landscape: Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-14-2015, 03:26 AM	#37
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	It is indeed stunning. Your photography (or Mr Limey's) is too. And blimey, didn't you get lucky with the weather?! __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

10-14-2015, 03:28 AM	#38
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	My pics this time Yes, we've been lucky with the weather. Today looks pretty good, too, so far. Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-12-2015, 05:37 PM	#31
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	It's surprisingly affordable. So my new life goal is to write something worthy of recording there.

10-14-2015, 04:46 AM	#39
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I guess the sea eagles, seals and harbour porpoises, were intimidated by the sunshine/weather, but your camera loved it. Don't be surprised if the tourist agency steals your pictures. Oh, and thanks for the geology, was that information from the boat/tour operator, or just another facet of the Limey family's vast talents? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-14-2015, 08:25 AM	#40
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Geological info courtesy of the boat operators. Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-14-2015, 10:15 AM	#41
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10-14-2015, 11:31 AM	#42
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Today started with a woodland walk: Which ended near a field of hielan' coos: Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-14-2015, 11:34 AM	#43
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	Then we visited a lovely walled garden: Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

10-14-2015, 11:38 AM	#44
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I love Highland cattle... and before some smartass makes a remark, no, not literally. From Sundae's pictures of the woods on your island, this looks pretty different. Both are cool, however. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

10-14-2015, 11:38 AM	#45
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	More from the garden: Sent by thought transference __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

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