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There is a small hill called Creag nan Garadh above the railway line near Plockton; this is a favourite with artists seeking views of this village on the Scottish north-west coast. Over the years a narrow path has been made through the waist-high heather, a steep climb in places, especially when carrying a heavy backpack and tripod, but worth it for the view.
On this day there had been a thick sea mist blanketing much of the coast of the North-west Highlands, and drifting into all the sea lochs enabled it to travel many kilometres inland. This view was taken some time after it had started to clear from Plockton leaving a thin wall of mist on Loch Carron. Plockton is a very popular destination with tourists because of it's attractive setting amongst stunning scenery, and its an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area, including the Isle if Skye.
In this photograph on the left, and beyond the mist, is Meall Gorm and Sgurr a Ghaorachain, between which is the road leading to Bealach na Ba, Scotland's nearest equivalent to an Alpine pass, rising to 626m from sea level in just 10 kilometres. This road is visible on enlargements of this image. Also visible are Bheinn Bhan, and in the far distance the tops of the Torridon mountains.
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