Hope you're all enjoying the long weekend! We'll be spending part of ours planning for our summer road trip back to the UK in July. In the past we've driven from Finland to the UK with the girls at very young ages, and the dog, and we've camped too. Just to make it even more… Continue reading Getting ready to road trip
Category: scotland
Queen’s View, Loch Tummel, Scotland ~ Family photography
Before we left Scotland yesterday, we stopped at Queen's View at Loch Tummel.When Queen Victoria visited in 1866 she assumed it was named after her. It's believed it was actually named after Isabella, the first wife of Robert the Bruce some 500 years earlier.If you get a chance to see it in glorious sunshine it… Continue reading Queen’s View, Loch Tummel, Scotland ~ Family photography
Loch Rannoch, Scotland ~ Landscape photography
On our way back from Loch Laidon there was just enough of a pause in the rain to get some shots of Loch Rannoch, with the peak of my mountain in the background.Me and my mountain! ❤
Loch Laidon and Red Deer on Rannoch Moor, Scotland ~ Family photography
During our trip to Scotland last week we visited a place that meant a great deal to us all. Ever since we were small we've visited Loch Laidon up on Rannoch Moor whatever the weather but this time was the first we went without my darling Dad. It was lovely to be there but very… Continue reading Loch Laidon and Red Deer on Rannoch Moor, Scotland ~ Family photography
Red Deer Centre – Highland Safaris ~ Aberfeldy, Scotland
We had a gorgeous afternoon at the Red Deer Centre just outside Aberfeldy. The girls loved it. We were able to feed red deer, met a barn owl and they spent an hour panning for 'fools gold' and other gems.The animals were magnificent - especially to be able to see them up close, the staff… Continue reading Red Deer Centre – Highland Safaris ~ Aberfeldy, Scotland
Garden Fairies – Children’s photography, Oulu and Yorkshire
I've had an idea in my head for a themed photoshoot to do with the girls for months. It was born out of discovering old bridesmaids dresses in the wardrobe and having a glimmer of inspiration.Two boxes of dye, some floral headbands and a trip to Scotland later...and I have taken what I think are… Continue reading Garden Fairies – Children’s photography, Oulu and Yorkshire
Climbing Schiehallion ~ Rannoch, Scotland
Today I did a thing. A big thing. Today I climbed a mountain in memory of my darling Dad. The Scottish Munroe, Schiehallion, which I grew up seeing and never managed to climb. Until today that is.My wonderful husband climbed up with me, held my hand when I almost lost my nerve, encouraged me, supported… Continue reading Climbing Schiehallion ~ Rannoch, Scotland
Garden Visitors – Kinloch Rannoch, Scotland
Ever since I was a child, we've been visiting the small village of Kinloch Rannoch in the Scottish Highlands and now that I have children of my own I love bringing them here during our summer trips to the UK:We stay on the Dunalastair Estate in some of their gorgeous holiday cottages. So far we've… Continue reading Garden Visitors – Kinloch Rannoch, Scotland