isle of skye, photo journal 

The Isle of Skye lies off the west coast of Scotland, roughly in line with Inverness. It’s a short ferry hop over from Mallaig or you can now drive over the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh a little further north.

With stunning scenery, breathtaking views, mountains and waterfalls aplenty, this island is one of Scotland’s most treasured – and rightly so.

We headed over for four days, travelling the length and breadth of the island by car. Skye is a hiker / walker’s paradise but if you’re like us and prefer to casually explore with some wandering then there’s also lots for you to see and do.

Here are a few snippets; the highlights were definitely the Fairy Pools, Kilt Rock and Neist Point.

Mallaig Ferry Port
The Cuillins
Loch Brittle
Portree Harbour
Mealt Falls at Kilt Rock
Skye Museum of Island Life
The Old Man of Storr

 

The Fairy Pools – no photos will ever do them justice!

Fairy Pools
Fairy Pools
Fairy Pools
Fairy Pools
Neist Point
View from Neist Point
The Cuillins
Skye Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle, at Dornie (on the mainland about 9 miles down from Skye Bridge)

 

None of these photos will ever do this beautiful island justice so all I can do is recommend you go and see it for yourself!

And here’s a wee heelan’ coo (Highland Cow) for good measure!


the wee food blogger 

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