Isle of Skye, The Misty Isle - A personal Diary

If you live on Isle of Skye, and you like photography, you'll be spoilt for choice. The following are my favourite places I visited recently. Enjoy the images!

The Misty Isle

The image and atmosphere of the Misty Isle is noticed and felt in many places. One of my favourite places is Quiraing in Trotternish, an icon of Scotland. It is an amazing paradise of mindfulness. You just observe and sense the presence of the area!

A ruin near Kilwaxter, Uig, on the way to Camus More beach

I did some research but couldn’t find any information. I stopped by this amazing ruin recently and took some shots. The history of Skye grabbed me and I started to wonder what the life was like on Skye, a long time ago, and who lived there.

Uig Bay and Harbour

This is my favourite place. A gateway to the amazing Outer Hebrides to the islands of Harris, Lewes and Uist. Full of history, for example,

“It was of course just north of Uig that Bonny Prince Charlie landed in the well known “Over the sea to Skye” song. He and Flora MacDonald landed just north of Monkstadt House in Kilmuir. As there were soldiers (Redcoats) at Monkstadt House at the time looking for him, he was led by MacDonald of Kingsburgh from there down through Uig to Kingsburgh House where he spent the night.

Flora MacDonald herself died in her house at Peighinn an Duin, just to the south of Earlish, and is buried at Kilmuir just to the north of Uig. This is the Flora MacDonald memorial.” 

Source: http://www.uigisleofskye.co.uk/history

Kilt Rock

I love waterfalls! Kilt Rock is very special. Every time I go there, my imagination goes wild! This is the area where dinosaurs used to jump about millions of years ago!

Rha Falls

A hidden wonder in Uig. Amazing colours and energy, perhaps because of negative ions from the falling water. I have been there few times and it has always been quiet. Perhaps not many people know about this hidden gem. A great experience in mindfulness!

The Cullins

The first time I came to Skye, I kept seeing the mountains and rainbows. Every time I pass by the Cullins, I remember how special Skye is for me and my family.

Finally...

Scotland is about layering. The weather changes every 10 minutes. - Sam Heughan

Wherever I wander, wherever I rove; the hills of the highland for ever I love.

- Robert Burns

(c) Harish Davda 2020

A walk near the Cullins, Isle of Skye

I belong to a local walkers' group, SIU, in Isle of Skye, and enjoy walking with the members on Friday afternoon when I'm free. The walk is usually led by my good friend, John Kennedy.
Yesterday, I joined the group and my son, Dom, also walked with us.

The Black Cullins, with mist.

The Old Sligachan Bridge and River Sligachan

We walked in Sligachan, near the Cullins, a range of mountains. It was a lovely day, cloudy, and as soon as we started walking, it started to rain. It rained right up to the end for about 2 hours. In spite of the weather, the views were stunning. If you live on Skye or are visiting Skye, you have to be prepared with walking shoes and waterproof clothing. The views, whatever the weather, are stunning as posted below. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to use my Canon camera due to wet weather. I used my Samsung S6 Edge smart phone and did as good a job as possible. 

Wonderful Black Cullins

The Highlands will never run out of water

Another view of the Old Sligachan Bridge with River Slighan
 running underneath it. A camping site is in the background

Sligachan Hotel in the background, the home of Cullins Micro brewery.
Try their wonderful beer, if you are not driving!

Another view of the Cullins

For things to do in and around Sligachan, follow the link below...
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attractions-g551888-Activities-Sligachan_Isle_of_Skye_The_Hebrides_Scotland.html

Did you know that according to a legend, a strong female warrior in Sligachan had defeated many warriors in the area. A strong Irish warrior, a man, heard about it. He wanted to fight with the female warrior. She accepted the challenge. Within few days, the Irish warrior arrived in Sligachan. Both the warriors fought for a long time. The daughter of the female warrior wanted them to stop fighting. She asked the fairies in River Sligachan to help. The fairies went to Portree bought aromatic ingredients, went to the female warriors house and cooked a delicious meal. The two warriors smelt delicious food, went to the female warrior's house and enjoyed the meal. After the meal, they didn't want to fight. Since then, according to Celtic hospitality, you don't fight, ever, with someone who has hosted you!

Watch the space for more blogs on Isle of Skye, the island which adopted me and my family three years ago!

Harish Davda

harish.davda@gmail.com