Archive - August 2019

Seilebost: A Quiet Jewel on the Isle of Harris

On the west coast of Harris, where the Atlantic rolls in with turquoise clarity and the machair blooms in summer hues, lies Seilebost—a tiny crofting village that feels like a secret whispered by the sea. Overlooking the vast sweep of Luskentyre Sands, Seilebost is a place where time...

Borve, Isle of Lewis, UK

Borve: A Hebridean Gem on the Edge of the Atlantic Tucked away on the western shores of the Outer Hebrides, Borve is a name shared by several settlements across the islands, but the most famous lie on the Isle of Harris and the Isle of Lewis. Both locations embody the rugged beauty and...

Rodel and St. Clement’s Church

A Hebridean Jewel and the Legacy of Clan MacLeod At the southern tip of the Isle of Harris, where the rugged hills meet the restless waters of the Sound of Harris, lies Rodel—a village steeped in history and crowned by one of Scotland’s most remarkable medieval buildings: St. Clement’s...

Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, Isle of Skye, UK

A Highland Promise: Getting Engaged at Dunvegan Castle In August 2019, beneath the soft, shifting skies of the Isle of Skye, I asked Jennifer to marry me on the grounds of Dunvegan Castle. It was a moment steeped in meaning—not just for us, but for the centuries of heritage that...

Neist Point Lighthouse: Scotland’s Dramatic Edge

Few places in Scotland capture the raw drama of land meeting sea like Neist Point, the westernmost tip of the Isle of Skye. Perched on a rugged headland that juts defiantly into the Atlantic, Neist Point Lighthouse has become an icon for photographers, hikers, and dreamers alike. Visiting...

Lephin, Isle of Skye, UK

Mist, Myth, and Memory: My August 2019 Visit to Lephin, Isle of Skye In August 2019, I found myself winding along the single-track roads of the Isle of Skye, the air thick with mist and the scent of heather. My destination was Lephin—a quiet crofting settlement tucked into the rugged...