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This is not a race report, but a pictorial guide to the West Highland Way, the 96 mile long distance footpath in Scotland. The photographs are intended to give you a sense of what the West Highland Way is actually like, so this is not just a few images of pretty views. Instead I've taken many pictures of the trail itself. If you'd like more information on any of the images, just ask. =Background=We did The Way in 9 days, and used [http://www.macsadventure.com/ Macs Adventure] to book both accommodations and baggage transfer. The baggage transfer means you can hike with just a day pack and have all your other gear driven from place to place, which worked really well. We packed more in our luggage than we should have, and I'd pack lighter next time. Macs offer trips from 6 to 11 days. Regardless of length, you have a 16 mile final leg as it's not practical to split the Kinlochleven to Fort William section up. I found that hiking The Way was far nicer than running it. I started The Way in 2011 but had to drop due to blister problems. Hiking the parts I had previously run allowed me to see more and absorb more. I also found the routine of hiking each day from place to place without any form of motorized transport was sublime. This simple life strips away the noise of life and provides profound relaxation and perspective. It gave me a sense of why people go on pilgrimages, and a desire to do more long distance hiking.