The iconic Scottish peak of Suilven at sunrise from Elphin Bothy in Assynt

Suilven is one of Scotland's most iconic mountains, lying in a remote area in the west of Sutherland, it rises to a height of 731metres and is a spectacular sight across much of Assynt.

This is one of my favourite photos from my recent photography trip to Assynt. I visited Elphin Bothy to capture the iconic Suilven mountain at sunrise which looked stunning with the autumn colours in full bloom. The bothy at Elphin wasn't actually a bothy at all, it was built to serve as a kennel for the beloved hunting dogs of the 1st Duke of Sutherland