A few days in Scotland taking photographs sounds like a fabulous idea. I have a job to do in Glasgow over the next couple of days photographing an exhibition and conference but once that is done, we are meeting up with some friends for a few days in the Trossachs and Loch Lomond.

I desperately need some R&R and this sounds ideal - a few days away from email and the Internet, mobile phones and text messages for the sole purpose of walking in the hills and taking some pictures. Hopefully, the weather will be kind and there will be opportunities to photographs lots of wild flowers as well as enjoying the company of friends.

It will only be for a few days unfortunately, as I need to get back in time for the opening of the Focus exhibition in Preston but I can't wait.