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...
In August 2019, I found myself in Uig, a quiet coastal village on the Isle of Skye that sits like a hidden gem at the northern edge of the Trotternish Peninsula. Though often overshadowed by its more bustling neighbor Portree, Uig offers a unique blend of maritime heritage, artistic...
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...
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...
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...
In August 2019, I stood on the windswept cliffs of Duntulm, at the very tip of the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. The sea crashed below, the wind howled through the ruins, and the air felt thick with stories. Duntulm isn’t just a scenic stop—it’s a place where history clings...
Mealt Falls: Where Water Meets Sky on the Isle of Skye During my exploration through the rugged beauty of the Isle of Skye, I stumbled upon one of the island’s most breathtaking natural spectacles—Mealt Falls. Located near the village of Staffin on the Trotternish Peninsula, this dramatic...
The Old Man of Storr: Skye’s Towering Sentinel of Stone and Story In August 2019, I stood beneath the looming silhouette of the Old Man of Storr, one of Scotland’s most iconic natural landmarks. Rising dramatically from the rugged landscape of the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of...