September 8, 2014

Scotland’s incredible landscapes – in pictures

These landscapes by photographer Dougie Cunningham show Scotland’s spectacular scenery, from its lochs to its peaks, and its beaches to its castles

The Quiraing, Scotland. — The Quiraing is a complex and beautiful feature on the Trotternish ridge on Skye, a landslip that is still moving Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Sunrise on the standing stones of the main circle at Callanish, Lewis — Sunrise on the standing stones of the main circle at Callanish, Lewis Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Glen Coe at dusk — Glen Coe at dusk Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Suilven, Scotland — The mighty Suilven dominates the landscape of Inverpolly, western Sutherland Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

The coastline between Arisaig and Mallaig offers a string of stunning beaches, including Camusdarrach — The coastline between Arisaig and Mallaig offers a string of stunning beaches, including Camusdarach, made famous by the film Local Hero. Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Dusk at Crail harbour in the East Neuk of Fife. — Dusk at Crail harbour in the East Neuk of Fife Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

An Teallach, — An Teallach, which translates as ‘the Forge’, is one of Scotland’s most beautiful mountains and earns its name here as its red sandstone glows at sunrise Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Stac Pollaidh mountain, Scotland — Stac Pollaidh, one of the finest small mountains in Scotland, features a wonderfully complex summit that you could spend all day exploring, and stunning panoramic views in all directions Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

Dunnottar castle, Scotland — Dunnottar Castle, just south of Stonehaven, played an important role in Scottish history – and was also the inspiration for the castle in Disney’s animated film Brave Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

A pine tree standing in front of Loch Maree and Slioch. — A lone pine tree standing proud in front of Loch Maree and Slioch
• Dougie Cunningham is currently working on a guide to taking photos in Scotland for Fotovue, due out next year. Fotovue published its first guide Photographing the Lake District in September 2014 Photograph: Dougie Cunningham

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