These beautiful winning images now feature in a celebratory calendar marking Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. With over 700 entries, Scotland’s nature agency was overwhelmingly impressed with the quality and selection of photographs.
Francesca Osowska, NatureScot Chief Executive said “We were struck by the range of subjects captured – from underwater wildlife encounters to journeys through scenic waterscapes, spanning the length and breadth of Scotland, including our island treasures.”
The final calendar is available to view and download from https://www.nature.scot/naturescot-calendar-2021.
1. January - Rannoch Moor
"A few of my friends decided they wanted to kayak in February – I suggested this location. I was having problems with my shoulder so I spent the day taking action shots–and took some landscape shots in between those." Kris Fraser, Kirkcaldy Photo: Kris Fraser
2. February - Loch Lomond
"I went to Inversnaid to photograph the waterfalls but on arrival I thought this view across Loch Lomond towards Inveruglas with the snow-capped hills in the background made a very nice image." Sam Smith, Ardrossan Photo: Sam Smith
3. March - Nairn Harbour
"This turned out to be one of the best shows of the merry dancers I’ve had the privilege to watch. The waves of aurora weaved and waved, pulsing across the sky. The lighthouse added a bit of foreground and added proportion to the height of the aurora pillars and curtains." Joss Ward, Nairn Photo: Joss Ward
4. April - Loch Hourn
With its fixed mouth and consequent sad expression, this curious little fish always seems a rather doleful little creature. Despite this it often peers out of its refuge at the camera as it seems to want to know what’s going on." Paul Kay, Isle of Arran Photo: Paul Kay