The Life of a Mute Swan Mother and cygnets

The Majestic Lady of the Lowes

Ackergill Tower Castle

Want to stay in an original Scottish Castle - There are many to choose from. Click on this link to see the choice.

Below you will find a link to Ackergill castle near John o' Groats. It is only a short hop to the Queen Mother's favourite castle, and summer residence, the Castle of Mey.

Ackergill Tower Castle Gallery

Ackergill Tower is a magnificent 15th century Scottish castle with accommodation situated on the very edge of the sea.

Yours exclusively, one of the world's most exclusive retreats in one of the Scotland's most unspoilt locations. A Scottish castle with accommodation offering unrivalled peace and seclusion, a home beyond 5 stars to spend time with the people that matter to you.

No bar, no restaurant, no reception, not an hotel, not a club, just a glorious home for exclusive use. This Scottish castle has 25 luxurious bedrooms to offer, each with its own personality, but all to the same exacting standards.

Some of Scotland's finest fresh seasonal produce from the garden and estate, local scallops, home caught lobster and crab, the tenderest of spring lamb and the northern beef makes the kitchen an exceptional experience.

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Harvest Mouse shelter

A harvest mouse finds a home in a tennis ball. Conservationists hope the old balls will make perfect houses to boost numbers

Scottish Thistles

Nessie the Loch Ness monster spotted again!

....or maybe not!

Clan Gathering Scotland - Panalba: Scotland's World Community

Photograph © Lynn Boland Richardson - Opening parade of the massed pipes and drums at The Clan Gathering 2009

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Eilean Donan Castle

Allan Gourlay from Bothwell took this picture of Eilean Donan Castle, which sits at the meeting point of three sea lochs, in the early evening just before the heavens opened and the rain came down.

Scotish Red Deer Stags

Lews Castle stornoway

Lews Castle is reflected at dusk in the harbour at Stornaway on the Hebridian Isle of Lewis.