Album HFF from Roger (Grisly)

Small but Essential Fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 20:15:55 +0000

Late in the day adds a little colour to the sky, This is a calm Bristol Channel as the afternoon/evening tide turns,
On the right with the fence is some kind of navigational aid, on the left a gull,
Captured from Quay West, Minehead on the Somerset coast,

HFF and good weekend to all

Gryones and shingles

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:18:15 +0000

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A midsummer image from the Somerset coast and the Bristol Channel! This is the western end of the long beach at Minehead the vast majority of which consists of Golden Sands.

Groynes are rigid structures built perpendicular to the shoreline, extending from the beach into the water. They are designed to trap sediment and prevent beach erosion caused by long-shore drift, effectively building up the beach to act as a buffer against coastal flooding.

The path behind the fence at the top of the image is shortly after the start of the South West Coast Path , a 630-mile adventure around the coastline of the south-west peninsula. It is a challenging route with, in total, over 115,000 feet (35,000 metres) of up and down.

HFF and a cooler weekend to all.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,A large view preferred!

Lower Reaches

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:34:10 +0000

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Of the Dalveen Pass, The pass is known for its sweeping views, rolling green hills, and quiet driving/cycling experience. It's often praised as one of Scotland’s best driving roads, especially southbound for the long, gradual descent.

It has been an important route since ancient times, with a Roman road running through the northern end (near Durisdeer, where a Roman fortlet remains)
The area features glacial features, including a U-shaped valley, and lies near the source of the River Clyde.

HFF and a good weekend to all!

Strathpeffer Station

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:24:49 +0000

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Strathpeffer Station also known as the Old Station a former Highland Railway terminus in the village of Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, in the Scottish Highlands, about 4 miles west of Dingwall. The main station building opened on 3 June 1885 as the terminus of a short branch line from Fodderty Junction (on the Dingwall to Kyle of Lochalsh line). It was built to serve the Victorian spa town , which was popular for its sulphurous springs.

Now used for the Highland Museum of Childhood — a museum focusing on the history of childhood in the Highlands, with toys, games, and exhibits. It opened in the early 1990s and is one of the main draws for visitors.
A café (often praised for its homemade bakes and relaxed atmosphere in the vintage railway setting).
Small retail units, craft shops, and community spaces,

HFF and a good weekend.!

Eastern End.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:55:02 +0000

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The East Coast end of the Caledonian Canal which is a 60-mile (96.5km) waterway in Scotland running from Inverness to Fort William through the Great Glen, featuring 22 miles of man-made canals and 38 miles of natural lochs (Ness, Oich, Lochy). Designed by Thomas Telford and opened in 1822, it features 29 locks—including the famous "Neptune's Staircase"—and 10 swing bridges,

Boats up to 45.72m (150ft) long, 10.67m (35ft) wide (beam), and with a 4.1m (13.5ft) draft can navigate the Caledonian Canal. The maximum mast height is 35m (115ft), but air draft is limited by bridges to around 27.4m (89.8ft).

HFF and a good weekend!

A sign of the clearances?

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:47:15 +0000

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The Harvest looks to be ready and the fence helps to support the wall,
This is one of the hundreds of abandoned houses in the Highlands

The Highland Clearances were a series of forced evictions of tenant families from the Scottish Highlands and Islands, primarily between about 1750 and 1860, Landlords (often Scottish clan chiefs or their successors) removed people from their traditional smallholdings to make way for more profitable land uses, especially large-scale sheep farming.

Historians commonly cite around 70,000–150,000 people displaced over the period, with many emigrating to Canada, the US, Australia, or New Zealand.

HFF and a good weekend, Large view the preferred option!

Lighthouse with Fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:59:46 +0000

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A misty view of the Loch Indaal Lighthouse, Port Charlotte, Island of Islay.
Discovered in the archives and taken on the first of many visits to The Whisky Island,
The lighthouse (also known as Rubh'an Duin or Rubha an Duin) is a picturesque, compact lighthouse on the southeast side of the Rhinns of Islay peninsula, on the island of Islay (one of Scotland's Inner Hebrides, often called the "Queen of the Hebrides" or "whisky island"). It sits near the village of Port Charlotte, overlooking the sea loch of the same name.

Built: 1869 by renowned Scottish lighthouse engineers David and Thomas Stevenson, About 13 metres (43 ft) — a relatively short, "stumpy" white cylindrical brick tower with a balcony, lantern room, black dome, and ochre/yellow trim

HFF and a good weekend ,,,,,,,, in 16.9 format therefore a large view may be good!

Cows on a Fence!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:55 +0000

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Something a little differant this week, North Third, Stirling!

HFF and a good weekend to all!

Harbour Entrance

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:25:09 +0000

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The North sea in sunlight at St Abbs, Eyemouth, Scottish Borders,
Sections of the harbour and the volunteer lifeboat station on the right with the breakers and the difficult entrance to safe moorings on the left.

The bay in the image has 6 notable wrecks, plus a number of others which are unmarked or unrecorded!

HFF and a great weekend!.......... captured in 16.9 format therefore a large view may be beneficial!

A fence on Top!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:08:50 +0000

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High level fence and layered rocks in this coastal image at Lybster, Which is a small, charming coastal village in Caithness, Northern Scotland, perched on the east coast along the North Sea.

HFF and a great weekend! Large could be good!

Variable Loch

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:05:14 +0000

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Another from the archives, this image is a litle soft perhaps,
this is Loch Surdale, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye,

Hoping to be back out with the camera in the next few days for fresh images,

Loch Surdale is a small freshwater loch located near the village of Dunvegan on the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.It is situated close to Dunvegan Castle and flows into the larger sea loch, Loch Dunvegan , which is a prominent saltwater inlet on Skye's west coast.

HFF and good weekend

Steam and Water

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:41:56 +0000

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Black 5 locomotive 45407, The Lancashier Fuslier, with " The Jacobite Steam Train" Crossing the Morar Viaduct,
The Jacobite Train is a famous heritage steam locomotive service operating on the West Highland Line in Scotland. It's widely regarded as one of the most scenic railway journeys in the world, covering an 84-mile (135 km) round trip from Fort William to Mallaig and back.
The Morar Railway Viaduct is a historic railway bridge carrying the scenic West Highland Line over the River Morar at the Falls of Morar, Built as part of the West Highland extension from Fort William to Mallaig, construction began in 1897 and it officially opened in 1901. It's an early and impressive example of mass concrete construction in British railway engineering.

HFF and a good weekend!

From way back!

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:52:42 +0000

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A shot from the Scottish Borders, discovered in the archives. Originally called Coldingham Shore, the village adopted the name St Abbs in the 1890s, inspired by nearby St Abb's Head—a rocky promontory named after the 7th-century saint Æbbe (or Ebba), who founded a monastery there around 635 AD.Today, St Abbs remains a working fishing community but thrives on tourism. It's especially popular for:Coastal walks — The St Abb's Head National Nature Reserve (managed by the National Trust for Scotland) offers breathtaking cliff-top trails with seabird colonies (like puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes in season), wild scenery, and a lighthouse.

This was taken from the Slipway of the St Abbs Independent Lifeboat

A lifeboat service has been present in St Abbs since 1911, established after the tragic wreck of the Danish steamer Alfred Erlandsen in 1907, where all 17 crew members were lost due to delays in rescue efforts from nearby stations. Originally operated by the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution), the station was closed by them on September 8, 2015, after 104 years, despite local campaigns to keep it open. The community responded strongly, and with significant support—including a major donation from local company Tunnock's (the famous Scottish biscuit makers)—the service was relaunched as an independent operation. The current inshore lifeboat is named Thomas Tunnock in honor of that support, and it's noted as one of the fastest in the UK, capable of speeds up to 40 knots.

HFF Feel free to enlarge and thanks for your time

Loch Leven.

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:05:14 +0000

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An image looking west of Loch Leven and the Ballachulish Bridge from 2016,
Captured from the local boat club. The distant mountains re across Loch Linnhe on the Ardnamurchan Peninsula!

Loch Leven is a stunning sea loch (inlet of the sea) in the Scottish Highlands, closely associated with the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe. Located on the west coast of Scotland, it stretches about 8¾ miles (14.1 km) long, with widths varying from around 200 meters to over 1.6 km. It connects to Loch Linnhe at its western end near North Ballachulish.

HFF and a nice weekend to all!,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large may be good!

Fire ?

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:04:15 +0000

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BA 220, (Spindrift) Prawn Trawler tied up in Girvan Harbour.

Built: Launched on 22 August 1974 by Alexander Noble & Sons Ltd in Girvan, Scotland (a respected local boatyard known for building sturdy wooden or composite fishing vessels). The prefix BA is for the port of Ballantrae down the coast.

Despite many searches I am unable to find any information as to the cause of the damage, electrical or engine I would guess, however lack of news or search engine information would indicate no injuries were sustained!

Hopefully a HFF and good weekend to all

Loch View

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 16:02:59 +0000

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Another view from the beautiful Loch Katrine, One of the many lochs in the Loch Lomond and the Trossochs national park. A backdrop that offers an alternative view of Ben Venue!
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The loch is 8 miles (13 km) long, and one mile wide at its broadest point,
with a surface area of 3059 acres (13.26 km2 ). The loch also supplies water to the city of Glasgow!

HFF and a great weekend to all!

"Sir Walter Scott"

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:36:03 +0000

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The SS Sir Walter Scott is a historic steamship that has been operating on Loch Katrine in the scenic Trossachs region of Scotland since 1900,
Built in 1899 by William Denny and Brothers in Dumbarton (with the engine by Matthew Paul & Co.), the ship was constructed as a "knock-down" vessel: assembled for trials on the Clyde, then dismantled, transported by barge up Loch Lomond, hauled overland by horse-drawn carts, and reassembled on the shores of Loch Katrine before launching in 1900.
She measures about 110 feet (34 m) long, with a beam of 19 feet (5.8 m) and 115 gross register tons. (Grok)

HFF and a great weekend to all, ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Large view recommended!

Essential Fence

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:49:57 +0000

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A little short of time this week, therefore a previously uploaded but unused image from the Mull of Galloway!
This was taken from the viewing area outside of the on-site Gallie Craig Coffee House. with a long drop to the rocks below!

HFF and a lovely weekend to all!

Tolls Please

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:34:40 +0000

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Dalveen Toll Cottage is a historic toll house located in a remote, scenic spot in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. It sits at the southern end of the picturesque Dalveen Pass on the A702 road, in Dumfries and Galloway, near the hamlet of Durisdeermill . The area is part of the Lowther Hills, known for its dramatic hilly landscapes, passes, and rural beauty,

Note the trees sheltering the cottage from the cold winter winds that blow up through the pass!

HFF and a great first weekend of the New Year!

Captain Gull,

nobody@ipernity.com (Roger (Grisly)) — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:50:30 +0000

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The Fishing Boat, Boy Cody at Cambeltown, Fishing Quay, Kintyre
The first mate took flight at the sight of the camera hence the blurry blob above the starboard rail,

Campbeltown is a charming town and former royal burgh on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, situated at the head of beautiful Campbeltown Loch. Known locally as the "Wee Toon," it's one of the larger settlements in Argyll despite its remote feel, with stunning views over the loch and surrounding hills.

Feel free to enlarge for the detail!