The Butt of Lewis Lighthouse was built in the 1860s to aid shipping. It is unusual for a lighthouse in Scotland as it is constructed of red brick and is unpainted.

The beautiful white sandy beach at North Tolsta on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis.

The Old Man of Storr is a large pinnacle of rock that stands high on the Isle of Skye and can be seen for miles.

A farmer in Takayama taking his crop home after working his land.

In Japan they are blessed to have possibly the worlds greatest train network (Switzerland comes close) that allows you to travel seamlessly around the country at high speed and on time. To the second.

While we were visiting the temples of Takayama we were forced to take cover during a heavy downpour.

After an early start getting to the daily fish market in Tokyo it's time to have a quick cup of green tea.

The pier to Castle Stalker at Appin early in the morning on a glorious day.

One of the many stunning views in Glencoe, Aonach Dubh, Gearr Aonach and Beinn Fhada, aka the 3 Sisters.

The hustle and bustle at Pershing Square as New Yorker's grab breakfast on the go.

The games room we stumbled upon when descending from the waterfalls we hiked to in the Atlas Mountains.

The hummingbird at the Monastery of Saint Catherine in Arequipa, Peru.

We recently visited Marrakech and spent time in Jardin Majorelle, a 12 acre garden designed in the 1920s and located in the centre of Marrakech.

A beautiful walk under the cover of the trees with the pine needles covering the woodland floor.

I love winter. I love snow. I hope this year brings another wonderful winter.

An orange birch bolete at Bruar.