Scotland #3 – Isle of Skye


On our way to Isle of sky, we stopped at an area near Ben Nevis. We were going to go to some waterfalls, but we made so many stops along the way that we didn’t have time. We took pictures of these waterfalls right along the road. Nearby is a mountain called Ben Nevis, which is the highest peak in the UK at 4413 feet.

Autumn River


The next day, we were on the Isle of Skye and started by exploring the Quiraing. Low clouds covered the peaks, so we couldn’t see the tops, but the walk was beautiful and a lot of fun. The sun tried to break through several times, adding to the atmosphere. This shot captures one of those moments.

Land and Sea
The Bowling Alley


It was quite a steep climb to reach an area near the rock formation called the Needle. The path was steep and loose, but I managed to make it up and go behind the Needle to a popular photography spot. At the time, however, it was largely shrouded in mist.

Pinnacle
Just Hanging On
A Man and His Dog
Slipping into the Sea
Sun and Rain


The next day was mostly rainy, so we took a drive to explore the island. Along one of the roads, we found clusters of beautiful trees, and further down, some sheep standing around their tree.

Cluster of Birch

Sheep Patrol

Scotland #2

The next day, we met up with a local photographer who took us to some special locations. We started the morning at Rannoch Moor near Loch Ba, where beautiful sunrise light illuminated the distant mountains. A patch of sunlight broke through the clouds, gradually moving down the mountain until it reached us in the meadows. The red-berried rowan trees and the lake in the foreground were framed by snowy peaks in the background, creating a stunning scene.

Shores of Lock Ba
Rowan Trees with Berries
Grassy Highlands

Later in the day, we hiked through the hills of Glencoe, ending with some exploration around Loch Tulla.

Lone Tree on River
Loch Tulla

The following day, we revisited the waterfall at Buachaille Etive Mòr. Although the sun was breaking through the clouds, the water level at the falls was much lower than a few days before this.

Tiers of Time

We ended the day with a scenic drive toward Glencoe Lochan, stopping at several spots along the way.

Reflections
Tree by the Old Wall
Highland Home
Loch Achtriochtan