posted by Margaret Thompson, Library Assistant, Arbroath High School

Last year, Ordnance Survey put out a call to keen photographers of all ages to capture “Britain at its best” and enter their photos into the National Map Cover Photo Competition. Arbroath High School, S4 pupil, Hugo Morrow entered his photo of the ruined Moine House in Sutherland, with Ben Loyal beyond into the junior (16 and under) category.

Hugo took his photo on a beautiful morning last April whilst he was on holiday with his family on the north coast of Scotland, and as they were on their way to climb Ben Hope – Hugo’s 40^th Munro. Hugo’s entry was judged by Wildlife presenter and naturalist, Steve Backshall as the overall winning photograph in the junior category for the whole of the UK. It was chosen for the front cover of the new OS Tour Map of Scotland. Hugo was also presented with an iPad Mini as part of his prize. The map has now been published and is available for sale.

Hugo is pictured with his camera and the New OS Tour Map of Scotland bearing his photograph of the ruined Moine House in Sutherland, with Ben Loyal beyond on the cover.