It's my home country but I've not got nearly as many good photos of Scotland as I should have. I will try and rectify that over the next few years. I've been around (so to speak) but either haven't had a camera with me when I should have (e.g. when I went to the Isle of Skye or Loch Ness) or had a camera but the weather's been so poor, there was no point taking a photo. Anyway, please scroll down to view the images...

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© Gordon Heaney 2008

Two of the Three Sisters of Glen Coe, in the Western Highlands of Scotland. Glen Coe is one of the most stunning valleys in Scotland. It's been used as a setting for many films, including Highlander, Braveheart and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. [August 1998]

This is the area known as 'Rest and be Thankful'. It's not that far from Glasgow so it's not the Highlands, it's part of the Argyll region. It's a fantastic view, and I was lucky enough to get rays of light breaking through the clouds. I also like the way there are two roads and a river leading you into the picture. [Oct 2006]

Dunottar Castle sits on a rock outcrop on the east coast of Scotland between Arbroath and Aberdeen. It's very distinctive and as a result has been used in images and film many times, including Mel Gibson's Hamlet. [May 2003]

This was taken out of a back window of my house when I spotted how colourful the sunset was that evening. [Sept 2008]

Not really a typical Scottish image (no shortbread) but it was taken in Scotland, so it sits here if anywhere... [Apr 2007]

Lochgoilhead, not that far from Glasgow. Very nice area considering it's not the Highlands. [Oct 2006]

The sun shining over the battlements of Bothwell Castle, in South Lanarkshire. It's a castle from medieval times but reasonably well preserved. [July 2008]

Another much larger and more famous Scottish Castle, Edinburgh Castle. Built on a large rock outcrop, Edinburgh Castle is steeped in history and well worth a visit. The views over Edinburgh itself are great. [Oct 2003]

This is Buachaille Etive Mor, the imposing mountain that guards the entrance to Glen Coe. I've climbed it twice and twice I haven't seen a thing from the top due to cloud and rain. I'm led to believe the view is very nice. [April 2003]

Another Scottish Lion, most probably drunk and hunting for haggis. McRoar! [Apr 2007]

The evening sky over the Kingdom of Fife, Pitenweem to be exact. I just liked the way the sun was shining through the clouds and making the clouds light and dark. [Aug 2008]

Taken from the walls of Stirling Castle, this is the Wallace Monument, built in the 19th century as a tribute to William "Freedom" Wallace. If you look closely, you can see him on the side of the building. His sword is currently missing, somewhere in the USA, I think... [May 2009]

Robert the Bruce, as portrayed outside the gates of Stirling Castle. Photo converted to black and white as he is made of stone, the weather was becoming overcast and I just thought it looked better that way! [May 2009]

My elder daughter Lucy leans on the mighty walls of Stirling Castle. Like Edinburgh Castle, Stirling is build on a rock, making it a strategic strongpoint over the surrounding land. This means the views are good. And pouring boiling oil on your enemies more fun. [May 2009]

Part of Stirling Castle, taken on the bowling lawn of ancient Scottish Kings. Streeee-ike! [May 2009]

My wife, a worldwide respected authority on Scottish Medieval history, surveys the courtyard of Linlithgow Palace, build around 1514. "Aye, very good, anyone for ice cream?" she said. [June 2009]