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At sunrise, snow rests on an outcrop of Torridonian sandstone at the foot of Quinag. The view is looking away from Quinag towards the hills of North West Sutherland National Scenic Area.

Here lies Sutherland

Location Quinag, Scotland

An early morning outing to the three-Corbetts-in-1 wonder that is Quinag was well rewarded with some excellent light and calm conditions.

I headed up initially to the Bealach at the junction of the Y-shaped crest, as it seemed the best place to quickly take advantage of the light. I didn't get any further than that since proceeding any further than that without crampons didn't seem like a bright idea. But short as it was, it was a hike that will stick in my memory for a long time.

This view is looking away from Quinag over Kylesku (hidden from view) towards the peaks of the Sutherland National Scenic Area.

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  • Location Quinag, Scotland
  • Date taken 27th March, 2023
  • Camera Canon EOS 5D Mark III
  • Lens EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM at 24.0mm
  • Exposure details 1/8s at f/14, ISO 100
  • Keywords
    • Arkle
    • Assynt
    • Cold
    • Ericaceae
    • Foinaven
    • Heather
    • Morning
    • Mountain
    • North West Sutherland National Scenic Area
    • Plant
    • Quinag
    • Scotland
    • Snow
    • Sunrise
    • Sutherland
    • UK
    • United Kingdom