After picking up Bruce from Edinburgh, head north to Braemar and drive westward to car park

Following the well marked tracks towards base and the odd river crossing head up the summit for views across the Lairig Ghru.

Steep climb up boulders with packs on backs led us to top of Ben Macdui.

Pitched just down from top, where there was a patch of grass amongst the rocks, next to an excellent water source.

Views are perfect as we shoot off to climb third Munro of the trip.

Steep climb with slippery gravel as we climbed with lunch at top.

This is a less well walked Munro and paths are fewer.

It was getting late, and after walking along bogs the next Munro was out of sight for the day

Morning Munro before walk down and out to car. Weather was still tremendous with cloud inversions, as we dropped in elevation we encountered for the first time ice!

Quick stop before drive back to Edinburgh