Duncansby Head Lighthouse, Caithness, Scotland
Not quite John O’Groats but near enough. Duncansby Head is just about the most northerly point of mainland Scotland. The Lighthouse is just one of a many along this part of the north east Scottish mainland, strategically placed to protect shipping using the wild Pentland Firth.
The last occasion we visited this tip of Scotland the weather was remarkably kind……and dare I say, it was a very rare day.
The views over the Pentland Firth were spectacular. The Islands of Stroma and the Orkneys looked temptingly close but despite the idyllic view one could still see that the currents through the Firth were running fast. As usual the wind whipped past, also reminding us that this was more often than not a wild location.
We then did what photographers do regularly…we waited for that sun to drop in the west and bring us a colourful evening sky. But as on so many occasions, it didn’t oblige, heavy low cloud returned…..may be the next time!
23rd February
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I truly enjoy ALL your photos, but being of Scottish heritage I’m particular drawn to ones from Scotland. I assume the the lighthouse sits high above the Firth on a bluff, since it’ shorter than most. Am I correct, David? Gorgeous shot, by the way. I’m glad the weather was kind to you.
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Thank you…….Duncansby Head is a dramatic cliff line round the North East top corner of the map. High but certainly there are higher cliffs on the opposite West Coast. All are dramatic and have proved popular subjects in past years on the blog (I might have to dig out some more)
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Very interesting, David. I hope to see them some day. Until then, your photographs satisfy my wanderlust. 🙂
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Interesting lighthouse design (square), haven’t seen one like that in the U.S., ours that I’ve seen are always round. Glad the weather worked for you, it’s a beautiful photo. Sorry the sunset didn’t happen, what a capture that would have been, wow!
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