Photos

Bottlenose dolphins can be seen from the shore as they pass between Chanonry Point and Fort George

nearby Nairn beach, a very long sandy beach that is dog friendly all year round

snow on Nairn beach, very rare sight!

Aurora Borealis, the Northern lights are an advantage of the longer winter nights

Fish supper for this dolphin, not so lucky for the salmon

Fort George is a short walk away, well worth a visit

lunch for a Highland Cow

The living room at Dolphin View Cottage

Cannons on the battlements at Fort George, a pleasant walk from the cottage

Hamish giving the log burning stove his seal of approval

For a easy winter walk, Fyrish hill near Evanton is a lovely option

Let the train take the strain. The northbound train crossing the swing bridge over the Caledonian Canal

Whooper swans are a winter highlight for birdwatchers

Autumn is a great time to visit, here is the view from Ness Islands to Inverness

A new dolphin face in the firth, Mum and baby

Sandwich terns on the remains of Ardersier jetty

Brodie Castle is famous for daffodils, not to be missed in Spring

The Highland Regiment receiving the freedom of Inverness

Early morning sunrise over Ardersier and the Moray Firth

pair of bottlenose dolphins photographed in the Moray Firth

Hamish and his pal Todd enjoying a run on Nairn Beach

Kite surfers and wind surfers in Ardersier Bay

a high five from this seal

Who needs the tropics? Nairn Beach photographed from the sand dunes