Monthly Archives: August 2016

Wild storm bounty, sea birds and blooming heather

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

A short, blast of extreme weather in the Highlands recently brought flooding and a heat wave; and lots of midges. These wildly fluctuating conditions light up the landscape with flashing colour and humming vibrancy, as if the end-of-summer days must … Continue reading →

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Caught by a (wild storm) river

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

I came to the far north to live amongst its heady mix of mountain wilderness and wild seas, and for a different kind of life, to be closer to the elementals and more intimate with nature. But when a recent … Continue reading →

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Holidays, remote beaches and an unusual summer storm

Posted on August 8, 2016 by Annie O'Garra Worsley

Summer (school) holidays are in full swing and it’s been raining. Of course it has; just when you want some dry warmth so children can run about and enjoy the freedom of hill and beach on their Highland holidays torrential … Continue reading →

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