Glencoe | A Year in Pictures
Spring – April to June
We have set ourselves the target of adding 5 new photos to the gallery each week during the course of 2014. Split into 4 seasons, this Spring Gallery is the 2nd of our galleries for 2014.
Rather than being award winning masterpieces, the idea is that we seek to reflect a year of life living and working in Glencoe. Each photo has to have been taken within the week, and we’ll try to ensure that with each one there is a bit of a story to tell.
Please do give us your feedback, and if you find yourself in the glen during 2014, please do send us your photo for inclusion, and don’t forget to tell the story behind your photo too.
See our other Photo Galleries by using the links in the box to the right.
- A quiet year as they go for Glencoe MRT. This call out on the ridge was dealt with by Rescue 177 in good flying conditions. Can you spot it? Wk 25 ends 27/6/14.
- Clachaig bar men Chris & Rob accompanied Trail Magazine on their feature on the Aonach Eagach ridge. Their 3.30am start was rewards with a modelling fee in kind! Wk 25 ends 27/6/14.
- Cool mornings cleared to hot days this week, with cloud over the sea lochs slowly clearing. Gorgeous summer weather! Wk 24 ends 20/6/14.
- When the sun shines it's time to cool off at the river. Glen Etive is made for it with it's deep pools. Great fun. Wk 24 ends 20/6/14.
- Brewed in Scotland, but not necessarily traditionally so. It went down a treat! Wk 24 ends 20/6/14.
- A couple of hours out of the office - and a quick trip round Eilean Shuna and passing by Castle Stalker. Loving this weather! Wk 24 ends 20/6/14
- Some great weather this last few days. Perfect for getting those odd jobs done. Wk 24 ends 20/6/14.
- Glenlochy Distillery is now a mini housing estate at the entrance to Glen Nevis in Fort William, but in 1979 it was making rather fine whisky. Try it now. When it's gone it's gone. Wk 22 ends 6/6/14
- June is the month when everything is growing and the glen turns bright green. Even hidden in the marshes you'll find wondeful things. Wk 22 ends 6/6/14
- Someone's been getting creative with the What's On balckboards for July. Wk 22 ends 6/6/14.
- The Isle of Lismore is only 20 miles down the coast, but only a small number of visitorsbother to take the ferry from Port Appin and explore this 'Great Garden' island. Wk 22 ends 6/6/14
- Tucked away on the west side of the island and away from the 'main' road you'll find the remains of a small industry. The Lime Kilns operated from 1826 to 1935. Wk 22 ends 6/6/14.
- Wondered whether to include this one as it's a bit of the same old. But actually, it's just looking too good in today's sunshine to not include it. Long may it last! Wk 21 ends 30/5/14.
- Looks promising when you arrive in the car park and see this! Wk 21 ends 30/5/14.
- Gutters full of leaves and moss growing on the slates. Just another of the endless bits of maintenance that goes into keeping Clachaig running.Wk 21 ends 30/5/14
- Another gorgeous sunset over the Ardgour hills as viewed from Ballachulish village. Wk 21 ends 30/5/14.
- These happy chappies fall into the growing niche category of 'beer tourism'. Staying at Quarry Cottages and from Maine, USA, and keen to try the best beers available on their tour of Scotland. Wk 21 ends 30/5/14.
- When the bluebells come out it's obligatory to pop along to st John's for this scenic display. Wk 20 ends 23/5/14.
- Linda, our housekeeping assistant, told us she'd never had a birthday cake before - so we soon put that right! Happy birthday Linda! Wk 20m ends 23/5/14.
- The story of the week is of Rusty who, after 12 days on the loose in Glen Etive, was found safe and well. A little bit thinner perhaps, but glad to see his owners again. Wk 20 ends 23/5/14
- The guys at Paddle Lochaber seem to have a charmed life. Here's one of them hard at work in their office again this week. Wk 20 ends 23/5/14.
- Brother & sister duo David & Vivienne setting out from Milngavie on the west Highland way, and scoring brownie points for calling in at both Clachaig AND The Grog and Gruel. Wk 20 ends 23/5/14
- Trail magazine hired Clachaig's best models (thanks Chris & Rob) for a feature planned for the July issue. Looks like they had a spot of good weather for it! Wk 19 ends 16/5/14.
- Our lonesome lady pheasant is still wandering around. Here's Guy either being very kind, or trying to lure it into the pot. Not sure which. Wk 19 ends 16/5/14
- Our road, the original road through Glencoe, took a bit of a beating from timber lorries in recent years. Today we get it back again! (Expect a few delays.) Wk 19 ends 16/5/14.
- There's a pleasant walk around the foreshore at Ballachulish that will bring you back into the village via an underpass under the A82, painted by local school children. Wk 19 ends 16/5/14
- Not a great deal to do with Glencoe - this is Cumbria's Hardknott Pass. Clachaig co-owner Ed travelled to do the Fred Whitton Challenge at the weekend - a modest 112 mile ride over 6 Lakeland passes. Wk 19 ends 16/5/14
- A fine day for a walk! You may spot local B&B proprietor Karin and her horse Sky out and about in the glen. Wk 18 ends 9/5/14.
- Some of the action from the observed sections on the screes at the foot of the Clachaig gully, just across the road from the inn. Wk 18 ends 9/5/14.
- The Scottish Six Day Trials came to play at Clachaig on Wednesday. Some great action and a tremendous atmosphere about the place. Wk 18 ends 9/5/14.
- Grant Jones & Sharon Aitken spent Friday night in the Boots Bar and on Saturday fancied a relaxing walk, looking a for a photo opportunity of the glen. They climbed high to find it! Wk 18 ends 9/5/14.
- The wet weather has taken it's toll on the walkway to Birch chalet, with some replacement of the timbers required. It started out a small job, and... Wk 18 ends 9/5/14.
- Mike Godfrey, Kintail Mtn Activities, and his wife crossed the Aonach Eagach on the 28th and had it almost to themselves - and then finished off with a pint and a meal at Clachaig. Wk 17 ends 2/5/14
- Ian Walker thoroughly enjoyed his stay at Clachaig last weekend, and it looks like he made the most of the good weather. Wk 17 ends 2/5/14
- There's a lovely walk along the coast from Kentallen Bay round to Ardsheal. Join the shoreline and follow it round (easy walking on the grass or go beachcombing). Wk 17 ends 2/5/14
- The old pier alongside the Old Store at Kentallen is a great place to launch yourself into the deep waters of Loch Linnhe - should you feel like doing so! Wk 17 ends 2/5/14.
- With some lovely spring weather, launching the kayaks for a late afternoon trip on Loch Leven, with some great light on the Glencoe mountains. wk 17 ends 2/5/14
- Achnabeithach. Often photographed, but not from this angle. Quite liked it and think it should be called 'Lost in the Landscape'. wk 16 ends 25/4/14
- Quite a spell of weather for a long bank holiday weekend. The setting sun on Loch Leven on Easter Monday. Wk 16 ends 25/4/14.
- Clearing up the debris after a busy Saturday night. All that sunshine must be making folk thirsty. Wk 25/4/14.
- Barely a mile from the centre of Oban you can jump on the ferry to the Isle of Kerrera.There's a cracking walk out to Gylen Castle and as luck would have a tea room too. A perfect little walk. Wk 16 ends 25/4/14
- In less than 90 minutes you can be at Arisaig, and there's no better sunny afternoon exploring the skerries in a sea kayak. A little piece of West Highland heaven. Wk 16 ends 25/4/14.
- There's parts of the country where you can't avoid pheasants, but Glencoe isn't one of them. However, no one told this lonesome bird who seems to have taken up residence at Clachaig. Wk 15 ends 18/4/14.
- Making the most of the Ballachulish to Oban bike route in some lovely spring weather. Not all sections are complete yet, but it's still a cracking ride. Wk 15 ends 18/4/14.
- More clear skies, perfect conditions for spotting the International Space Station (a streak of light!) as it passes over Ballachulish. Wk 15 ends 18/4/14.
- It's about 90 minutes drive to Easedale, and from there a fast rib will take you on a wildlife safari towards Scarba and the Corryvreckan. A great trip with much to see. Wk 15 ends 18/4/14
- Easy to miss, but if you're in Oban check out the beach at Ganavan Sands, particularly if the sun is bright in the sky! Wk 15 ends 18/4/14
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