This morning with sub zero temperatures, a clear sky and lots of snow and ice around I decided to venture up to Eaglesham Moor on my bike with prime aim of obtaining some seasonal images. This was a 12 mile round trip (on my bike) which proved a success notwithstanding the poor road conditions and the fact I was forced to walk the last few miles due to a puncture. The unusually harsh winter conditions provide interesting photo opps and help to keep the adrenalin flowing.
Here is the almost completely frozen over White Cart Water at Waterfoot.
Frozen Weir
Animal tracks on the frozen river.
Animal Tracks on Frozen River
Eaglesham Moor has, to my mind, two main claims to fame: (a) site of Europe’s largest wind-farm called Whitelee and (b) site where Rudolf Hess crashed his plane on May 10th 1941 in an abortive attempt to end WW2 by negotiation with a local aristocrat. An image of just part of the wind-farm is below. The turbines are quite majestic in the winter sun.
Wind Farm in Winter
The next two images show the frozen landscape underfoot. This is one of the few times during the year that it is possible to walk across the (frozen) terrain which is otherwise very wet and boggy.
Frozen Landscape at Eaglesham Moor
Frozen Landscape at Eaglesham Moor
This is a view of Eaglesham Moor from a very high point looking north west and shows a frozen lake/reservoir in the middle distance.
Frozen Landscape Scotland
Here is another image of the frozen over White Cart near Waterfoot.
Frozen River Scotland
Finally, this is my favourite shot of the day, a small herd of farmed deer near Eaglesham who seem unperturbed by the weather.
Deer in Winter at Eaglesham
The ice-bound roads and biting cold added a special dimension to the trip-and helped to keep the adrenalin flowing. A satisfying day with some sore muscles to vouch for the experience.
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