On 18 December 2021, a cloud inversion settled over large areas of Scotland.
A cloud, or temperature, inversion occurs when the usual pattern of air temperature is flipped: instead of warmer air near the ground and cooler air above, a layer of cold air becomes trapped at ground level, with warmer air sitting on top. When this happens, cloud and mist can pool in the lowlands while the hills and mountains rise into clear air and sunlight.
These are some of the aerial panoramic stills I captured as the clouds rolled across the landscape.
The following is a short film combining both video footage and still images I captured that day. It runs just over eight minutes and is best enjoyed full‑screen on a computer. You can also watch it on your TV if you have YouTube available, though colours may not be as accurate on a television display.
Settle in, relax, and enjoy the view.