Red deer in the snow in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Red deer in the snow in the Cairngorms National Park, Scotland

Frost on the Wire

Lochluichart, Ross-shire, looks like a winter wonderland

Winter Feeding of Highland Cows

Winter feeding of Highland cows goes on no matter what the weather.

The Highland breed is a hardy creature and can live out in sparse pasture land in all but the most extreme Scottish weather conditions but a to keep them healthy and in peak condition, the intrepid Scottish farmer brings them nearer to the steading and provide a bit extra feed, through the worst of the winter days.

It is a wise and capable farmer that keeps his livestock close to the steading where he can provide shelter, feeding and quickly attend to them, when the worst of the weather strikes.

The Old Man of Storr, Skye.

The rock formation known as the Old Man of Storr, on the Isle of Skye, with the island of Raasay in the background.

Scottish Highland cows gather in the snow

Crianlarich, Stirling, Scotland.

Scotland in Winter: Red Squirrel in the snow

A bonnie red squirrel rushing across a dry stone dyke to check his winter larder, before taking shelter from the snow and cold winter weather.

Red Squirrel Leaping - Cairngorm National Park, Scotland

A leaping red squirrel is snapped by photographer Drew Buckley in the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland

Picture: Drew Buckley

Come along and see them for yourself.

Credit: Will Nicholls

Rutting Stags

Photographer Andrew Forsyth took this photograph of two stags battling it out in a violent clash over females.

Picture: Andrew Forsyth/Solent News

Shetland Otter catching a fish

An otter shows of his catch to wildlife photographer Andy Howard on the Shetland Islands, Scotland.

Shetland is home to one of the densest population of Eurasian otters in Europe, comprising 12 per cent of the UK total.

Picture: National Pictures / Andy Howard

Stonechats on the long grass

Bumble Bee on a Scottish Thistle

Scotland Spring 2012: Cute Lapwing Chicks

A Hobby Hunting a Dragonfly

 The smallest falcon in the UK, the Hobby is a voracious hunter of large insects and small birds.

Scottish Black Grouse - rare photograph

Credit: Will Nicholls

This marvelous photograph was taken at a Black Grouse mating area called a 'Lek', where males gather annually, to fight for the attention of the local females.

The winner is the most handsome, fittest and the best presented! A pristine example of the breed!

I think this guy stands a good chance of siring next years offspring of Black Grouse. What do you think?

Loch Lomond Sea plane on route to Glasgow

Waiting for morning mist to clear on the River Clyde before flying to Glasgow.

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica)

Greater sundew (Drosera anglica) close-up with insects caught in glands of leaf, Flow Country, Sutherland, Highlands, Scotland.

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus)

Great crested grebe (Podiceps cristatus) pair performing the courtship 'weed dance'

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks

Atlantic grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) hauled out on rocks at the Cairns of Coll, Inner Hebrides, Scotland

The Ermine: The Scottish Stoat in Winter Garb

The stoat, also known as the ermine when in it's winter white coat, also known outside of the UK as the short-tailed weasel.

It is a species of Mustelid, which is native to Eurasia and North America.

Scotland in all it's Glory - Ardnamurchan

An idyllic setting for artists and wildlife lovers alike, the glorious peninsula at Ardnamurchan offers so much, to so many.