Scotland's rugged landscapes continue to captivate adventurers, with readers sharing unforgettable moments in remote bothies across the northern Highlands.
One group trekked near Oykel Bridge before settling in for the night at Choire Mhoir and Magoo's bothies—conjoined shelters maintained by the Mountain Bothies Association and available free to hikers. The morning brought a mystical scene as fog clung to the mountains leading toward Seana Bhràigh's summit, with Loch a' Choire Mhóir shimmering below.
As dawn broke, the mist gradually lifted, but not before creating a rare atmospheric phenomenon: a luminous fogbow arching over the loch and bothies. This optical marvel, similar to a rainbow but formed in fog, provided a magical start to the day.
Rory, who shared the experience, described it as a highlight of their Scottish journey—a reminder of the country's ability to surprise even seasoned travelers with moments of natural wonder.