Angus Mackay Photography

18/06/2026

Melness Church opened on the 25th July 1902, and was built for the local United Free Church congregation by local craftsmen from locally sourced stone. The wood was taken to Melness from Scrabster in local boats. It recently came into community ownership when the Melness Community Church Organisation secured funding to buy it.

Do you have any memories of Melness Church? Or do you know any of the people who ‘signed’ the back pew? :-)

As always, likes and shares are welcome!

17/05/2026

A few shots from a visit to Syre Church, Strathnaver. The church was erected in 1891 and is thought to have been prefabricated in Glasgow by Frederick Braby & Co. Ltd and was a Mission Station for the Free Church of Scotland. The Strathnaver War Memorial stands within the church grounds.

Please comment with any memories you have of this beautiful wee church.

The full album of shots is available to view on my website at https://www.angusmackay.co.uk/p114842220

As always, ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ are welcome! :-)

14/05/2026

I was at the Luing Cattle Society's Spring Breeding Sale at Dingwall & Highland Marts this week. There was a great turnout of quality Luing cattle and there is very obviously increasing demand for this hardy breed.

63 heifers sold to an average of £3,396, with a top price of £6,510, a new breed record, for the prize-winning pair from AL & AC McCall, Culmaily. The second prize heifers were from the Renwicks, Lochbroom and sold for £5040.

Bulls sold to an average of £5,302, with a top price of £11,550 going to the McCall’s for ‘Culmaily Delgato’.

The full album of photos from the day are available to view on my website at https://www.angusmackay.co.uk/p509978301

As always, 'likes' and 'shares' welcome! :-)

01/05/2026

Although there are no regular services in it, and is not open to the public at the moment due to safety issues with parts of the ceiling falling in, Altnaharra Church is now in community ownership, and restoration plans are in place aimed at ensuring its future use can be multifunctional. I was fortunate enough to get access to photograph it prior to any work being undertaken.

It was built c. 1855 by Hugh Mackay for £53! All the internal woodwork was the work of Thomas McIver. Originally a Free Church, it likely became part of the Church of Scotland around the time of its union with the United Free Church in 1929.

Among the many features, there is a stunning stained-glass window, dedicated to the memory of Kathleen Joan Kimball, created by the prolific Scottish artist and teacher, Thomas Symington Halliday.

And the beautiful font bears an engraved plate which reads, “In loving remembrance of Eliza Jane Whyte Scott who died 27th January 1910. From the Ladies Work Party.”

Please share any memories, stories or additional information you have of this beautiful and historic building.

As always, ‘likes’ and ‘shares’ are always welcome! 🙂

Update: Thank you all for sharing your memories of this wonderful wee church! I am sure there are many more to be added yet. 🙂

If anyone would like to see the full album of shots it is available to view on my website at https://www.angusmackay.co.uk/p721523784 and includes some internal shots taken with my drone and some of the damage to the facia boards at the rear of the church due to a Woodpecker! 🙂

02/04/2026

The Mill is amazing and I would highly recommend a visit!

We are finally open! And what a beautiful day for it too☀️

A working watermill and museum, the John O'Groats Mill is a great place to visit for folks of all ages ⚙️

Open Thursday-Tuesday, 10am-5pm (Last entry 4pm). We also have some great events coming up this spring 🐑 Check out our Eventbrite for more info.

Photo credit: Angus Mackay Photography

08/03/2026

I had to take a run up to Braemore when the sun was shining to get a few shots. As it’s still early in the year, there’s not much colour about, but it was still stunning as always. C’mon spring, we’re ready for you! :-)

04/01/2026

After the weather of the last few days I thought some of you might be interested in having a look at a wee selection of shots from last year, none of which have snow in them! :-)

As always, please feel free to like or share! :-)

25/12/2025

Merry Xmas! I hope you all have a wonderful day! 🎅

19/12/2025

Santa has officially confirmed that he will be delivering several signed copies of ‘Abandoned’ on the big day, but obviously he’s not allowed to say who the lucky recipients may be. The big man said the only way to avoid the disappointment of not having a copy on Xmas morning is to get along to one of the amazing stockists below or message Angus direct! 😊 What a wise man he is! ;-)

'Abandoned' is available at Caithness Livestock Breeders, Waterlines Lybster, Glencoast, Dornoch Bookshop, Timespan, John o Groats Brewery, Ullapool Bookshop and Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant!

Santa also confirmed he will be delivering a selection of canvas and framed prints but suggested checking out the ‘Canvas & Framed Prints in Stock’ album to make sure you have what you want on Xmas morning! 😊 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.587916589751932&type=3 :-)

17/12/2025

I had the pleasure of a run over the Ord today to take more signed copies of 'Abandoned' to Glencoast in Helmsdale and Dornoch Bookshop, and to deliver a couple of copies to another couple of happy recipients. :-)

Copies are also available from Caithness Livestock Breeders, John o Groats Brewery, Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant, North Coast Visitor Centre, Timespan and Waterlines Lybster, or contact me directly.

And remember, when you shop locally you are supporting your own business and community organisations. :-)