Mellon Udrigle, Wester Ross
On fine pink shell-sand beach washed by torquoise sea, just stand transfixed, by unrivalled views. Whether quietly populated by other pleasure seekers or deserted, in sunshine or rain, the mood of this place is magical. The calm turns to drama as squalls blow in from the Minch, or clouds pile on top of the dark Coigach peaks, dipping toes in the sea over Gruinard Bay.