Grampian in pictures: NESS charity calendar on sale
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A north-east charity has launched a fundraising calendar featuring stunning local landscapes and wildlife.
Caroline Rutherford, who works for North East Sensory Services (NESS), provided all the images for 2023 calendar.
A keen amateur photographer, she captured the images while walking throughout the north-east.
Among her photographs are a greylag gosling at Haddo House near Methlick, a robin, and an endangered native red squirrel.
Caroline has also snapped Pennan harbour, and its red telephone box made famous by the film Local Hero.
Other beauty spots featured in the calendar include Bow Fiddle Rock at Portknockie, Tom’s Cairn at Finzean and Glen Esk in Angus.
NESS supports thousands of people in Moray and the north east who have visual and hearing impairments.
Its work includes British Sign Language services, lipreading classes and providing equipment to support day-to-day living.
Caroline said: "I'm delighted to see my photographs in print and to know that all the proceeds go directly to supporting our service users.
"The animal photographs are definitely my favourites. They need a lot of patience, and a lot of luck.
"I particularly like the red squirrel. We're so fortunate to have them in the north east. Every time I spot one it's a real joy."
Calendars, priced £7.50 each or £12 for two, are available by phoning 0345 271 2345 or emailing susan.mckay@nesensoryservices.org
