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🦴 Tales from Scotland: Ruckus at Loch Morlich

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | By: The PAWtographers

Golden Retriever + Highland Lake = Pure Joy

Golden Retriever Ruckus sits proudly on the sandy shoreline of Loch Morlich, backed by towering pines and the Cairngorm Mountains, in a portrait by The PAWtographers.

He Came. He Splashed. He Conquered.

Turns out, Ruckus wasn’t just born to pose in ruins. He was built for splashing, charging, and retrieving in the kind of place most dogs (and photographers) only dream about.

Welcome to Loch Morlich—a freshwater lake tucked beneath the Cairngorm Mountains, surrounded by ancient pines, soft sandy shores, and one seriously enthusiastic golden retriever. And yes, even in May, we could still see snow dusting the distant peaks. Ruckus didn’t care. He was in his element.

No Bumper Left Behind

Once that floating bumper hit the water, it was game on. Ruckus leapt, launched, paddled, and powered through every splash zone like it was his full-time job. His ears flopped, his eyes locked in, and his whole body said, “I was made for this.” And honestly? He was.

This wasn’t just action shots. It was a dog living his best life on a lake that might as well have been built for goldens.

A Bit About Loch Morlich

Loch Morlich sits within Glenmore Forest Park in the Scottish Highlands, near the ski town of Aviemore. Known for its scenic walking trails and a beach that’s surprisingly sandy for this part of the world, it’s also one of the few places in the UK where you can kayak with snow-capped mountains in the background. It’s postcard-perfect—even when there’s a wet golden charging through the frame.

Golden Retriever Ruckus charges through Loch Morlich’s shallows with an orange bumper toy in his mouth, splashing dramatically at sunset.
Ruckus the Golden Retriever runs at full speed through the water, toy in mouth, ears flapping in a joyful blur of motion.
Caught mid-leap, Ruckus bounds joyfully out of the loch, showcasing classic retriever energy during a Scottish water session.
Golden Retriever Ruckus charges forward across a scenic Scotland lake beach, bumper toy in mouth and water flying.
A drenched and sandy Ruckus sprints ashore from Loch Morlich, orange bumper in tow, with Highland pines in the background.
Captured by The PAWtographers, Ruckus bounds powerfully through the loch during a playful Scottish adventure.
uckus stands poised in the glistening waters of Loch Morlich, Scotland, framed by pine forests and distant Highland mountains.
Golden Retriever Ruckus poses in the water at sunset, his wet coat glowing against the serene Scottish backdrop.
In the heart of the Scottish Highlands, Ruckus flies through the loch with mountain shadows and forest light all around him.
Ruckus leaps high above the waterline, captured in golden light, with The PAWtographers documenting the moment.
Golden Retriever Ruckus creates a splash as he races through Loch Morlich in Scotland, energized and joyful.
A golden blur in the loch, Ruckus kicks up water with each stride during his session with The PAWtographers.
Golden Retriever bursts through the calm waters of Loch Morlich, Scotland, mid-sprint with joyful energy during a golden hour session.
Golden Retriever Ruckus launches powerfully from the shoreline at Loch Morlich, framed by forested hills and misty mountains in the Scottish Highlands. Captured mid-air in perfect form, this image exemplifies the joy of a dog built for adventure.
Ruckus leaps with paws high above the loch, framed by evening light and the rugged backdrop of the Scottish Highlands.
Wet and gleaming, Ruckus bounds toward the water’s edge, muscles flexed, his golden coat glowing under the soft light of Scotland’s Highland skies.
Captured by The PAWtographers, Ruckus kicks up water as he bolts into the loch, his full-frame leap reflecting the thrill of an off-leash life in the Cairngorms.

A Note of Gratitude

Huge thanks to Ewan Cheyne of Mutley Snaps for once again sharing his brilliant young model, Ruckus. Ewan served as one of the lead instructors at the 2025 Woofventures Retreat, alongside the always-inspiring Kristin Murray of Kristin Murray Photography (Virginia), and internationally renowned German pet photographer Elke Vogelsang. Each brought a unique vision and voice to the retreat, making it an unforgettable week of creativity, connection, and a whole lot of dogs.

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The next Woofventures Retreat is already in the works! Join the waitlist to be the first to hear when applications open: woofventuresretreats.com

Because every dog deserves their own legend.

And we’re here to tell it—one splash, one sprint, one floating toy at a time.

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