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...
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...
Duntulm: Ghosts, Clans, and Crumbling Stones on Skye’s Northern Edge 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...
Mealt Falls: Where Water Meets Sky on the Isle of Skye In August 2019, during my journey 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...
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...
Whispers in the Hills: Discovering the Magic of The Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye In August 2019, I wandered into one of the Isle of Skye’s most enchanting landscapes—The Fairy Glen. Tucked away near the village of Uig on the island’s northern Trotternish Peninsula, this surreal valley felt...
The Quiraing: Skye’s Shifting Giant of Stone and Story In August 2019, I stood at the edge of the Quiraing, wind whipping through my jacket, eyes wide at the surreal landscape unfolding before me. Located on the northern Trotternish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, the Quiraing isn’t just a...
Portree: The Beating Heart of the Isle of Skye In August 2019, I arrived in Portree, the vibrant capital of the Isle of Skye, and immediately felt the pulse of the island’s soul. Nestled along a sheltered bay on the east coast of Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula, Portree is more than just a...
Geary: A Quiet Corner of Skye with a View to Forever In August 2019, I ventured to one of the Isle of Skye’s most tranquil and tucked-away hamlets—Geary. Nestled on the Waternish Peninsula, Geary is the kind of place that doesn’t announce itself. There are no grand signs, no bustling...
Spean Bridge: Highland Gateway and Wartime Legacy Tucked into the rugged landscape of Lochaber in the Scottish Highlands, Spean Bridge may seem like a quiet village today—but its history tells a story of resilience, sacrifice, and strategic importance. I visited in August 2019, and what...