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Viewed from the top of Cadha Beag hill, the raised beach at Little Gruinard is well delineated in the low winter sunlight. This view was timed to be taken on a windy day at low tide so that the beach would be exposed, and there would be waves breaking on the shore. Waves always add interest to any landscape photograph and I will wait until an attractive pattern of waves arrive, taking shots of each pattern that I like, and selecting the best later.
Little Gruinard is at the south-eastern end of Gruinard Bay, Gruinard Bay itself being located in the Scottish North-west Highlands. It is a favourite spot for both tourists and locals to enjoy on fine days.
Both the Little Gruinard River and the Inverianvie River flow out over this beach and into Gruinard Bay. Toward the left of this photo is a small peninsula beyond which can be glimpsed another smaller beach. This small peninsula actually becomes an island, Eilean an Tuirc, when the tide returns, and the small bay containing this beach is called Camas Gaineamhaich. The land around this area belongs to Gruinard Estate which has several cottages on the estate to let to visitors.
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