We visited the Quiraing a second time, this time under very dramatic conditions. We arrived around sunrise, with clouds obscuring the horizon and strong winds nearly knocking us over. We had to hold onto the tripod constantly. We set up in one spot and waited, but as rain started to approach, we decided to move farther down the trail. Just as we did, the light began breaking through the clouds, creating a spectacular display that lasted for about two hours. Here are some shots we captured.

The formations of the Quiraing are known as a landslip, and you can see how the land appears to be slipping toward the valley below. They say it shifts about 1 cm each year.

On our last full day on the Isle of Skye, the morning was rainy, but we were lucky to get a break in the weather by afternoon. We visited the Fairy Pools, where there were many waterfalls scattered over a few miles. The wind was very strong and nearly knocked us over several times.

As we drove back to Edinburgh, the strong winds continued, along with scattered showers. Here are some shots we captured along the way.

To see the entire collection from this trip, click here.

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.

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.

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.

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.