Rated by National Geographic as one of the top 4 islands in the world, the Isle of Skye is definitely an amazing location. If you like stunning scenery and quaint little seaside villages then this is the place for you.
Drinking in the views of the Cuillin Ranges during the Fairy Pools walk. The walk is quite flat and follows a crystal clear stream with waterfalls and pools for the first part. The vastness of the landscape is breathtaking and this photo can only begin to capture what it is actually like to be there.
Strolling through mountains wreathed in mist during the return from the Fairy Pools walk.
The seminal Isle of Skye walk is the Old Man of Storr. It is a must do if you are in the area given its proximity to the capital of Portree and relative accessibility (only a 1 hour hike to the top). Don’t be put off by adverse weather conditions as the weather can and does change quickly in Skye. Note the two figures in the bottom left climbing towards the Old Man – this should give you an idea of the scale of the place.
Can you see the hiker in this photo? The views over the surrounding area from the Old Man are well worth the effort.
Located on the North-West corner of Skye, the Neist Point lighthouse takes about an hour to get to from Portree. Most of the drive is on single track roads. This is a good location to catch the sunset if the weather permits or alternatively for whale and dolphine viewing, due to the currents which bring the fish they feed on to this area. The cliff from which this photo was taken has commanding views over the surrounding areas so spotting them is relatively easy.
After 3 days of mist and rain, the weather decided to fine up and this was the resulting photo. It was taken in an area known as ‘The Quiraing’, which is probably one of the most popular areas on Skye for walking. For a sense of scale, note the road snaking its way up through the mountains in the middle right of the photo.