The village of Shieldaig and Photographs of Scotland - There are so many lovely villages to take photographs of in Scotland, but Shieldaig is among the finest. This photograph was taken in early morning, between the snow showers and shows the white washed houses of the Village with the hills of Torridon beyond. The clouds, which had earlier covered the sky, were now being blown by the wind, which allowed the sun to sneak through and form pools of light on the landscape. If you are a photographer, amateur or professional this is an area of Scotland you will love.You will find a photograph round every corner, if you have the time and patience to wait. Sometimes it only takes three weeks ! Part of the joy of photographing Scotland and her Landscape.

Shieldaig is set amidst some of the finest of Scottish scenery, lying as it does in the mountainous region of Torridon, in the North West. Nestled at the head of Loch Shieldaig the village was established in 1800 and takes its name from the Norse meaning 'Herring Bay'.

The village was built to train men as sailors to fight during the Napoleonic Wars. To this end the British Admiralty offered grants to attract the families and the village prospered. The herring at that time was still plentiful and Shieldaig had a fine fishing fleet. Today the fishing is limited to mussels and prawns.

There is plenty of accommodation in the Village also a campsite, make Shieldaig your base and explore the area.Take the road for Applecross you will not be disappointed, the views over to Skye are worth the journey alone. North from Shieldaig and really, I mean five minutes, you will view Ben Alligin over the waters of Upper Loch Torridon a breathtaking view.

There are a few hidden gems in the area , drive round to the other side of the loch and visit Diabaig, you will be glad you did.