The Summer Isles consists of about twenty islands, rocks and skerries that are situated just sit off the Coigach peninsula. The largest island is Tanera Mor and it is the only one permanently inhabited, having first been occupied by the Vikings who made use of its sheltered harbour.

Above : An evening view is from the hills behind the village of Polbain.

Date: 06 May 2012 2030
Location : Polbain hills, Coigach
Canon EOS 5D MkII, Voigtlander 20mm lens 1/5s f16 ISO 100
Image reference c266 © Angus Bruce, Ullapool.

Below : The “supermoon” of early May 2012 provides a bright light source as it falls toward the western horizon, 45 minutes before sunrise. This view is from the hills behind the Coigach village of Polbain.

Date: 07 May 2012 0430
Location : Polbain hills, Coigach
Canon EOS 5D MkII, Voigtlander 20mm lens 30.0s f16 ISO 100
Image reference c270 © Angus Bruce, Ullapool