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Waternish, Isle of Skye, UK

Waternish Wonders: Exploring Loch Bay and the Storied Lands of Skye Screenshot In the northwest corner of the Isle of Skye lies Waternish—a quiet, windswept peninsula that feels like a secret...

Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, UK

Here’s the expanded, humorous yet informative blog post with Jen and McKenna included, plus history and local context: Fairy Pools in June: When Skye Turns Into a Giant Shower If you’ve ever scrolled...

Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle, UK

Kyle of Lochalsh: Gateway to Skye and Heart of the Highlands In August 2019, I arrived in Kyle of Lochalsh, a charming village nestled on the mainland side of the Skye Bridge, and immediately felt...

Staffin, UK

Staffin: Where Dinosaurs Walked and Highland History Lives In August 2019, I found myself in the village of Staffin on the Isle of Skye—a place where the land tells stories older than humanity itself...

Eilean Donan Castle, UK

Eilean Donan Castle: A Highland Icon of Stone, Sea, and Clan Legacy In August 2019 and again in 2025, I made the unforgettable drive to Eilean Donan Castle—a journey that felt like a pilgrimage...

St Conan’s Kirk, Lochawe, Dalmally, UK

St Conan’s Kirk: A Highland Masterpiece on the Shores of Loch Awe Tucked away in the village of Lochawe, on the tranquil banks of Scotland’s longest freshwater loch, stands one of the country’s most...

Dalmally, UK

Dalmally: Highland Heritage and the Enduring Legacy of Clan MacGregor Nestled in the heart of Argyll and Bute, surrounded by sweeping glens and the tranquil waters of Loch Awe, lies the village of...

Onich, Fort William, UK

Onich, Scotland: Gateway to the Highlands and a Hidden Gem on Loch Linnhe Nestled along the scenic A82, just south of the Ballachulish Bridge, lies the tranquil village of Onich—a place where the...