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On cloud number 9...

Clouds above the Summer Isles in July
Clouds above the Summer Isles in July

Do you find the clouds in Scotland as fascinating as I do?


In Scotland, you often have the impression that the clouds are so low that you can grab them with your hands...

 

They draw a lovely pattern of light and shadow across the landscape.

 

As the guest article on Islay is not finished yet I decided to bridge the gap by showing you some great cloud formations in Scotland.

Panoramic view over the Firth of Tay on a sunny day in March
Panoramic view over the Firth of Tay on a sunny day in March

Depending on the season and weather conditions the clouds can look quite intimidating at times

(e.g. in the photo at the beginning of the article).

 

Still, they are sort of charming....

Clouds over the Highlands in July
Clouds over the Highlands in July
Clouds over the Highlands in July
Clouds over the Highlands in July

I think this is one of the most beautiful photos - I took it on the Isle of Skye...

Light and shadow above the Cuillins, Isle of Skye, in June
Light and shadow above the Cuillins, Isle of Skye, in June

Even though this photo of Loch Arklet has something intimidating about it, I love the combination of grey clouds, snow-covered hills and brown vegetation. One of my absolute favourites!

Dark clouds and snow covered peaks at Loch Arklet in February
Dark clouds and snow covered peaks at Loch Arklet in February

This one at Loch Katrine is particularly low.

Low cloud over Loch Katrine in February
Low cloud over Loch Katrine in February

Loch Katrine at dusk...

Sun and clouds at Loch Katrine in February
Sun and clouds at Loch Katrine in February

Big fluffy clouds over the Old Man of Storr...

Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, June
Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye, June

A thin veil of clouds in Crail, Fife:

Crail, Fife Coastal Path, in October
Crail, Fife Coastal Path, in October

Eilean Donan Castle slightly overcast

Eilean Donan Castle in June
Eilean Donan Castle in June

Changeable weather at Loch Ness...

Clouds throwing a shadow across Loch Ness in July
Clouds throwing a shadow across Loch Ness in July

Finally...

Aerial view on the Forth Bridge (with only very few clouds)

Just a few clouds over the Firth of Forth
Just a few clouds over the Firth of Forth

I hope you like the photos (I had lots more to chose from).

Do you have any nice cloud photos that were taken in Scotland?



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