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Flow Country

Moine House is a ruined stone cottage in the remote Scottish Highlands of Sutherland, sitting on the vast blanket bog of A' Mhòine This area forms part of the Flow Country, one of Europe's largest peatlands.

The house was built in 1830 as a halfway refuge for travelers crossing the difficult moorland between Loch Eriboll/Loch Hope and the Kyle of Tongue. Before the road, traversing the bog was a major obstacle—impracticable for most except hardy locals, often taking a full day of toil. The first proper road across the 14-mile morass was constructed at the sole expense of the Marquess of Stafford (later Duke of Sutherland), with the house serving both as shelter for weary travelers caught in bad weather and as a modest family home. (Ben Loyal range as a backdrop)

HWW and a good 2nd half of the week!
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61 comments

Amelia said:

This is lovely, Roger. I love the muted colours and the lonliness.
5 days ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Amelia:

Thank you Amelia, we were the only people around and the feeling of loneliness was quite pronounced !
5 days ago

William Sutherland said:

Marvelous capture!

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5 days ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to William Sutherland:

Nice comments. William, thank you!
5 days ago

Mikus said:

Prima Szenerie für ein Edgar Wallace Roman. Sehr schön die Landschaft und Architektur vorgestellt. Prima mit dem dramatischen Himmel. HWW und eine schöne Restwoche, Roger.
5 days ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the contrast between the manmade and the natural, Roger. I love also the sense of bleakness. All the best, Joe
4 days ago

jyryk58 said:

Superb... :-)
4 days ago ( translate )

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

Great atmosphere. I'm reminded of the Highland Clearances.
HWW Roger. Enjoy the day.
4 days ago

Annemarie said:

wonderful

Happy Wednesday.
4 days ago

Ko Hummel said:

nice scene, HWW Roger
4 days ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Great find; well taken Roger.
hWW
4 days ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

GLORIOUS SCENERY
4 days ago

Karl Hartwig Schütz said:

Schottland ist sooo schön!!! HWW Dir.
4 days ago

Dida From Augsburg said:

Beautiful view - would also fit on Friday! ;-D

HWW and a good rest of the week, Roger!
4 days ago

Herb Riddle said:

Another shared spot Roger. a fine capture here.

I believe I have the same p.o.v. capture too: www.ipernity.com/doc/1081863/52557118/in/group/2794652

Well done.

HWW, enjoy the rest of the week.

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
4 days ago