Isle of Skye (The Misty Isle)

The view is from the west coast of the Trotternish Peninsula Isle of Skye (Inner Hebrides), looking northwest over the Minch towards the mountains on the island of Lewis and Harris (Outer Hebrides). The cottages in the middle ground constitute the crofting community of Totscore/Totasgor (Gaelic). The Hebridean islands can be divided into two main groups, separated from one another by the Minch to the north and the Sea of the Hebrides to the south. The Inner Hebrides lie closer to mainland Scotland and include Islay, Jura, Skye, Mull, Raasay, Staffa and the Small Isles. There are 36 inhabited islands in this group. The Outer Hebrides form a chain of more than 100 islands and small *skerries located about 70 kilometres (45 mi) west of mainland Scotland. Among them, 15 are inhabited. The main inhabited islands include Lewis and Harris, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist, and Barra. * A skerry is a small rocky island or islet, that may be covered by water at high tide or during storms. Usually too small for human habitation, It may simply be a rocky reef. The term skerry is derived from the Old Norse sker, which means a rock in the sea.They are often used by seabirds and seals for resting on.

Staffin’s harbour – known locally as “The Slip” – is regarded with great affection by the community’s residents, both past and present. The Slipway, built more than a century ago, was effectively a lifeline for generations of local people with essential supplies being delivered by boat. It was, and is, a source of fish and other seafood and the slipway area is a key recreational asset for Staffin’s community and visitors whether it is fishing, camping, walking or bird watching. Staffin Slipway and Breakwater The view is towards Staffin Slipway and the cliffs of Garrafad from Staffin beach.

Taken on the Kilmarie to Camasunray track (Isle of Skye). A short linier walk of 2.5 m/8 km each way. The route rises to about 625 ft/190 mtrs (giving great views) before descending to sea level at the beach in Camasunray Bay.

The River Lealt or Abhainn an Lethuillt to give it the Gaelic name flows down from the Trotternish ridge to the Sound of Raasay and the sea between Skye and the mainland. The river is seen here crashing through Lealt Gorge and over a series of falls of about 295 ft/90 mtrs in height. The water is often orange in colour due to the surrounding peat.

Soay lies to the west of Loch Scavaig on the south-west coast of Skye, from which it is separated by Soay Sound. Unlike its neighbours Skye and Rùm, Soay is low-lying, reaching 141 metres (463 ft) at Beinn Bhreac. The main settlement, Mol-chlach, is normally reached by boat from Elgol (Skye). The name derives from Old Norse Sauða-ey meaning Sheep Island. Camas nan Gall (G: Bay of Foreigners) is probably named after the Norse invaders, after whom the Hebrides (Na h-Innse Gall) are also named. Previously mainly Scottish Gaelic-speaking, most of the population was evacuated, at their request, to Mull on 20 June 1953 due to the poor ferry schedule in the winter when it was frequently cancelled due to bad weather, since when the island has been sparsely populated. In 2001 the population was 7. By 2003 this had dwindled to 2 and the usually resident population in 2011 were three people. In the haze beyond Soay can be seen a glimpse of the island of Rum. Taken on the Kilmarie to Camasunray track. A short linier walk of 2.5 m/8 km each way. The route rises to about 625 ft/190 mtrs before descending to sea level in Camasunray Bay. See link below for Camasunary Bay pictures: Camasunary Bay and Loch Scavaig ( 2 x PiPs)

The northernmost peninsula on the Isle of Skye is known as Trotternish The Trotternish Ridge is the result of a massive landslip, and runs for about 19 mlles/30 km, almost the full length of the peninsula. Trotternish Ridge is the result of the UK’s largest known landslide. The most obvious landslides occurred within the last 15,000 years and some movement does still occur, as the regular road repairs lower down testify. Both the Old man of Storr and The Quiraing are famous geological features that have been formed as part of this landslip. The ridge is a very popular destination for hillwalkers. Rising to 2358 feet/719 mtrs at its highest point, it has a total of 13 named summits along its way. The The Black and Red Cuillins Two Cuillin ranges dominate the landscape on Skye: the Black Cuillin and the Red Cuillin separated by Glen Sligachan. A single footpath runs through the glen for a distance of 8 miles/13 km from Sligachan in the north to Camasunary Bay in the south. The iconic ridge of the Black Cuillin is the UK’s most challenging mountain range. Over 6.8 miles/11km long and above 3,000 feet/914 mtrs in places. The highest point is Sgurr Alasdair at 3,254 feet./992 mtrs The gentler, rounded Red Cuillin are popular with hillwalkers, the highest point being Glamaig, at 2,543 feet/775 mtrs. The distinctive peak of Marsco, shown above, is also in the Red Cuillin and stands at 2414 feet/736 mtrs.

Glen Sligachan Isle of Skye

Happy Bench Monday everyone Loch Bracadale (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Bhràcadail) is a sea loch on the west coast of Skye in Scotland. Loch Bracadale and its associated inner lochs - Harport, Vatten, Caroy, Bharcasaig, na Faolinn and Loch Beag - form one of the largest areas of semi-enclosed inshore waters around the Skye coast. The shallow waters are exploited for fish and mussel farms as well as scallop diving. The loch contains Harlosh Island, Tarner Island, Wiay and the tidal island of Oronsay off Ullinish point.

Taken overlooking Staffin Bay - isle of Skye. The land just about visible on the right is the island of Rona or South Rona as it is sometimes referred to. The Inner Sound (Scottish Gaelic: An Lighe Rathairseach) is a strait separating the Inner Hebridean islands of Skye, Raasay and South Rona from the Applecross peninsula on the Scottish mainland. The Inner Sound includes the deepest section of the UK's territorial waters, with a maximum depth of 1,062 feet (324 metres).

Trotternish Ridge and the community of Digg - Isle of Skye

Staffin Bay - Isle of Skye

The Skye Bridge (Scottish Gaelic: Drochaid an Eilein Sgitheanaich) is a road bridge over Loch Alsh, Scotland, connecting the Isle of Skye to the island of Eilean Bàn. The name is also used for the whole Skye Crossing, which further connects Eilean Bàn to the mainland across the Carrich Viaduct. The crossing forms part of the A87. Traditionally, the usual route from the mainland to Skye was the shortest crossing, with a length of around 500 metres (1,640 ft), across the sound between the villages of Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland and Kyleakin on the island's east coast. A ferry service operated from around 1600, run by private operators and latterly by Caledonian MacBrayne. On completion of the bridge in 1995 the ferry service was discontinued. The Quiraing (in Gaelic: A' Chuith-Raing) is a landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving, the road at its base, near Flodigarry, requires repairs each year. The name Quiraing comes from Old Norse 'Kví Rand', which means "Round Fold". Camera operator for the bridge crossing - Pat S.

The view is from the Isle of Skye over the Inner Sound towards the mainland of Scotland.

Camasunary Bay (Camas Fhionnairigh), meaning "Bay of the Fair Shieling" (pasture) in English. The bay is located on the south coast of Skye at the southern end of Glen Slighachan, and forms the northeast shore of the broad Loch Scavaig, lying to the southeast of the Cuillin Hills. Despite its isolation, it is regarded as one of the finest bays on the island. Access is normally by foot or boat only. The Black Cuillin provide the backdrop on the far side of the bay.

Descending the the 140 metres drop from the high point of the track towards Camasunary from the Broadford to Elgol road about 4-5 km away. After this rocky path Ieuan and Bechan were happy to get on the soft sand of the beach!

Camasunary Bay (Camas Fhionnairigh), meaning "Bay of the Fair Shieling" (pasture) in English. The bay is located on the south coast of Skye at the southern end of Glen Slighachan, and forms the northeast shore of the broad Loch Scavaig, lying to the southeast of the Cuillin Hills. Despite its isolation, it is regarded as one of the finest bays on the island. Access is normally by foot or boat only. Marsco in the Red Cuillin Hills provides a fine backdrop for the cottage. The cottage is still in use but no sign of any occupation at the time of our visit, possibly used as a holiday home.

Marsco is a peak (736 metres) in the Red Hills (Red Cuillin) on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It lies on the east of Glen Sligachan. Its distinctive pyramidal profile dominates the view southwards from Sligachan.

Sgùrr nan Gillean (*English - peak of the boys or young men) is a mountain in the northern section of the Cuillin range on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. With a height of 966.1 m (3170 feet) it is one of eleven Munros on the Cuillin ridge. It is the **Munro closest to Sligachan, and its impressive triangular profile is visible behind the Sligachan hotel, making it perhaps the most recognised peak in the Cuillin range. *Another translation found is - peak of the gullies. **Scottish mountains over 3,000 feet high