Excellent pics, though it would be helpful if you would name some of the locations.
My initial impression of the first pic was eastern end of Loch Laggan, but a closer inspection suggests it is not.
Looks like you encountered a very tame stag (or had a powerful zoom lens)
After a very cold April and a very wet May, June, July and early August, we seem to have enjoyed a generally pleasant spell of weather since 20th August, though the nights are now becoming colder - we had a touch of grass frost up here last night.