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There's something especially romantic about an island you can only reach from another island rather than from the Scottish mainland. This is the Isle of Raasay ferry, MV Hallaig, unloading at Sconser on the Isle of Skye. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/raasay/ferry/index.html

#Scotland #Ferry #Sconser #Skye

There's something especially romantic about an island you can only reach from another island rather than from the Scottish mainland. This is the Isle of Raasay ferry, MV Hallaig, unloading at Sconser on the Isle of Skye. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/raasay/ferry/index.html

#Scotland #Ferry #Sconser #Skye

The view east towards the island of Ornsay and its lighthouse, with the mainland of Scotland in the background, from the pretty village of Isleornsay on the Isle of Skye's Sleat peninsula. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/isleornsay/index.html

#Scotland #Osleornsay #Skye #IsleOfSkye #SleatPeninsula

The view east towards the island of Ornsay and its lighthouse, with the mainland of Scotland in the background, from the pretty village of Isleornsay on the Isle of Skye's Sleat peninsula. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/isleornsay/index.html

#Scotland #Osleornsay #Skye #IsleOfSkye #SleatPeninsula

“Loch Slapin” — Loch Slapin, near the village of Torrin, on the road to Elgol, Scotland.

One surprising thing about the Isle of Skye and other parts of northwest Scotland is that mountainous landscape can be barely above sea level. I think it is a combination of the northern latitude and the rocky geology that gives us alpine summits rising directly from the coast. So I was constantly surprised and sometimes confused when we would drive though hills, past peaks, then come around a bend and see an ocean inlet like Loch Slapin…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/07/loch-slapin/

#scotland #skye #classicmono #blackandwhite #monochrome #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature #travel

“Loch Slapin” — Loch Slapin, near the village of Torrin, on the road to Elgol, Scotland.

One surprising thing about the Isle of Skye and other parts of northwest Scotland is that mountainous landscape can be barely above sea level. I think it is a combination of the northern latitude and the rocky geology that gives us alpine summits rising directly from the coast. So I was constantly surprised and sometimes confused when we would drive though hills, past peaks, then come around a bend and see an ocean inlet like Loch Slapin…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/07/loch-slapin/

#scotland #skye #classicmono #blackandwhite #monochrome #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature #travel

“Approaching The Cuillin Mountains” — Glowing clouds fill the sky above the Cuillin Mountains, Isle of Skye.

We had our first close-u view of the We had our first close-u view of the Cuillin Mountains when we arrived on the Isle of Skye. Driving onto the Isle from the east, the road loops southwest at Loch Slighachan, then heads north between the Red Cuillin Mountains, before turning back to the southwest to loop around these peaks. Of course, they are big enough to be visible from many places on and near to Skye, too…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/05/approaching-the-cuillin-hills/

#scotland #travel #skye #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Approaching The Cuillin Mountains” — Glowing clouds fill the sky above the Cuillin Mountains, Isle of Skye.

We had our first close-u view of the We had our first close-u view of the Cuillin Mountains when we arrived on the Isle of Skye. Driving onto the Isle from the east, the road loops southwest at Loch Slighachan, then heads north between the Red Cuillin Mountains, before turning back to the southwest to loop around these peaks. Of course, they are big enough to be visible from many places on and near to Skye, too…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/05/approaching-the-cuillin-hills/

#scotland #travel #skye #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Mountains, Clouds, and Shadows” — Clouds shadows drift across mountain terrain on the Isle of Skye.

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but one thing that impresses about the mountains of Scotland is that they have the appearance alpine terrain in my California High Sierra. There are few or no trees, the only vegetation is the sort that lies under your feet if you walk through it. The peaks are sharp and rugged and rocky. The entire landscape — mountains, streams, valleys — is laid bare. In the Sierra I must go well above 10,000′ to see this. In Scotland it begins barely above sea level…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/02/mountains-clouds-and-shadows/

#scotland #skye #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Mountains, Clouds, and Shadows” — Clouds shadows drift across mountain terrain on the Isle of Skye.

I know I’ve mentioned this before, but one thing that impresses about the mountains of Scotland is that they have the appearance alpine terrain in my California High Sierra. There are few or no trees, the only vegetation is the sort that lies under your feet if you walk through it. The peaks are sharp and rugged and rocky. The entire landscape — mountains, streams, valleys — is laid bare. In the Sierra I must go well above 10,000′ to see this. In Scotland it begins barely above sea level…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/08/02/mountains-clouds-and-shadows/

#scotland #skye #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

When things stay cloudy by desomnis

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#scotland #scottishhighlands #fog #foggy #foggyatmosphere #foggymood #haze #nebel #mist #misty #old #oldmanofstorr #trotternish #trotternishpeninsula #skye #isleofskye #rocks #mountains #mountainscape #moody #atmospheric #hiking #5d #canon5dmarkiv #canon #canon5d #canonef2470mmf28liiusm #canonef2470mm #canonef2470mmf28l #desomnis

When things stay cloudy by desomnis

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#scotland #scottishhighlands #fog #foggy #foggyatmosphere #foggymood #haze #nebel #mist #misty #old #oldmanofstorr #trotternish #trotternishpeninsula #skye #isleofskye #rocks #mountains #mountainscape #moody #atmospheric #hiking #5d #canon5dmarkiv #canon #canon5d #canonef2470mmf28liiusm #canonef2470mm #canonef2470mmf28l #desomnis

For a change, a dawn dawning. From the bottom of the half croft at a cottage we were staying at in Bhaltos (Valtos), N Skye. Looking over to Shieldaig. #Skye #Shieldaig #Dawn #Landscape #Photogaphy #Scotland #Hebrides

For a change, a dawn dawning. From the bottom of the half croft at a cottage we were staying at in Bhaltos (Valtos), N Skye. Looking over to Shieldaig. #Skye #Shieldaig #Dawn #Landscape #Photogaphy #Scotland #Hebrides

The glorious columnar basaltic cliffs on the Trotternish east coast, Skye, between Bhaltos and Kilt Rock. And they continue for a long way after the end you see here, way past Kilt Rock itself.
#Scenery #Landscape #Cliff #Basalt #Columnar #Photography #Scotland #Skye

The glorious columnar basaltic cliffs on the Trotternish east coast, Skye, between Bhaltos and Kilt Rock. And they continue for a long way after the end you see here, way past Kilt Rock itself.
#Scenery #Landscape #Cliff #Basalt #Columnar #Photography #Scotland #Skye

“Neist Point Lighthouse” — Neist Point and lighthouse, Isle of Skye.

Our time on the Isle of Skye this past May combined visits to iconic locations. (I’m not against photographing icons that are new to me, or when conditions are extra special.) On this day we did a bit of both. Before we ended up here we had taken a long drive out to the tiny hamlet of Elgol. We returned, stopped for a quick dinner and then (the sun sets very late there in May) decided that Neist Point might be a reasonable objective…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/24/neist-point-lighthouse/

#scotland #skye #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Neist Point Lighthouse” — Neist Point and lighthouse, Isle of Skye.

Our time on the Isle of Skye this past May combined visits to iconic locations. (I’m not against photographing icons that are new to me, or when conditions are extra special.) On this day we did a bit of both. Before we ended up here we had taken a long drive out to the tiny hamlet of Elgol. We returned, stopped for a quick dinner and then (the sun sets very late there in May) decided that Neist Point might be a reasonable objective…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/24/neist-point-lighthouse/

#scotland #skye #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“On The Road To Elgol” — Distant mountains and cloud-filled sky along the route to the Scottish village of Elgol.

We had several days to explore the Isle of Skye during or May visit to Scotland. We stayed at a somewhat off-the-grid location to the west of Portree. One day we did a popular route up the eastern coast toward the far northern reaches of the island, returning on the other side of that peninsula. Another day we headed south and east, visiting the Talisker distillery and, among other things, heading out to the remote village of Algol on the southwestern coast…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/21/on-the-road-to-elgol/

#scotland ##travel #classicmono #skye #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“On The Road To Elgol” — Distant mountains and cloud-filled sky along the route to the Scottish village of Elgol.

We had several days to explore the Isle of Skye during or May visit to Scotland. We stayed at a somewhat off-the-grid location to the west of Portree. One day we did a popular route up the eastern coast toward the far northern reaches of the island, returning on the other side of that peninsula. Another day we headed south and east, visiting the Talisker distillery and, among other things, heading out to the remote village of Algol on the southwestern coast…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/21/on-the-road-to-elgol/

#scotland ##travel #classicmono #skye #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

Le Neist Point, le point le plus à l'ouest de l'île de Skye. Très photogénique la falaise qui s'avance toute découpée dans la mer.
Le point rigolo : c'est le premier endroit où on a eu des midges... Sur le parking ! Après, on a marché dans les herbes poreuses et trempées et.... Rien !
Pas vu de baleine non plus (j'espérais !), mais un phoque s'est approché des rochers quand on était tout en bas.

#Scotland #Voyage #Travel #Ecosse #Écosse #Skye #SkyeIsland #Roadtrip

“Marsco and Waterfall” — The peak of Marsco towers over a waterfall, Eas a’ Bhradain, Isle of Skye.

In case you haven’t heard, it is wet in Scotland. I knew this, having been there before, but coming from the relatively dry California climate, it is still quite a contrast. One thing that still takes me by surprise at first is the size of the streams and rivers that rise over short distances — and that they are everywhere. We stopped and photographed this roadside cascade as we were departing Skye to head north…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/11/marsco-and-waterfall/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Marsco and Waterfall” — The peak of Marsco towers over a waterfall, Eas a’ Bhradain, Isle of Skye.

In case you haven’t heard, it is wet in Scotland. I knew this, having been there before, but coming from the relatively dry California climate, it is still quite a contrast. One thing that still takes me by surprise at first is the size of the streams and rivers that rise over short distances — and that they are everywhere. We stopped and photographed this roadside cascade as we were departing Skye to head north…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/11/marsco-and-waterfall/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

An early morning walk today down to Brothers Point (Rubha nam Bràithrean) near Staffin, on Skye. I singularly failed to find the dinosaur footprints…

I did come upon the dilapidation of the homestead of Ruaraidh Dhomhnaill a’ Chuirn whose family inhabited the house until the late 19th century. It’s a fixer-upper for sure.

#BrothersPoint #Skye #IsleOfSkye #DinosaurFootprints

An early morning walk today down to Brothers Point (Rubha nam Bràithrean) near Staffin, on Skye. I singularly failed to find the dinosaur footprints…

I did come upon the dilapidation of the homestead of Ruaraidh Dhomhnaill a’ Chuirn whose family inhabited the house until the late 19th century. It’s a fixer-upper for sure.

#BrothersPoint #Skye #IsleOfSkye #DinosaurFootprints

A beautiful place with beautiful views over the Sound of Sleat towards the mainland: Aird of Sleat can be found near the southern tip of the Isle of Skye. Mallaig and the mountains of Knoydart can be seen in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/airdofsleat/index.html

#Scotland #Skye #Sleat

A beautiful place with beautiful views over the Sound of Sleat towards the mainland: Aird of Sleat can be found near the southern tip of the Isle of Skye. Mallaig and the mountains of Knoydart can be seen in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/airdofsleat/index.html

#Scotland #Skye #Sleat

“Looking Toward Skye” — View toward the Isle of Skye, seen from Applecross Pass.

While Scotland’s Isle of Skye is, for good reason, a very popular place to visit, you can also find great views of the Isle and its mountains from along Scotland’s less-populated western coast. After our visit to Skye we headed north to Ullapool, and from there drove a long loop out to the village of Applecross. Before turning south toward that spot the route hugged the coastline, offering continuous views across the water to islands including Skye…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/08/looking-toward-skye/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Looking Toward Skye” — View toward the Isle of Skye, seen from Applecross Pass.

While Scotland’s Isle of Skye is, for good reason, a very popular place to visit, you can also find great views of the Isle and its mountains from along Scotland’s less-populated western coast. After our visit to Skye we headed north to Ullapool, and from there drove a long loop out to the village of Applecross. Before turning south toward that spot the route hugged the coastline, offering continuous views across the water to islands including Skye…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/07/08/looking-toward-skye/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

What is a Southtyrolean – addicted to #mountains – doing in #Scotland at the weekend?
Well... hiking! 🤠

Ben Nevis (1345m) - highest mountain of Scotland and the UK
Sgùrr Alasdair (992m) - highest mountain on the Isle of Skye
The Storr (719m) - on top of the overrun Old Man of Storr (on #Skye )

And most of the time: being alone or with very few people! So nice! 🧘

To not harm the environment, I booked a small electric car ( #BEV ) for the trips.

What is a Southtyrolean – addicted to #mountains – doing in #Scotland at the weekend?
Well... hiking! 🤠

Ben Nevis (1345m) - highest mountain of Scotland and the UK
Sgùrr Alasdair (992m) - highest mountain on the Isle of Skye
The Storr (719m) - on top of the overrun Old Man of Storr (on #Skye )

And most of the time: being alone or with very few people! So nice! 🧘

To not harm the environment, I booked a small electric car ( #BEV ) for the trips.

“Two Trees, Stone Wall” — Two trees in front of a stone wall, Isle of Skye.

While on the Isle of Skye this past May we stayed at an out-of-the-way lodge a few miles out on a gravel single track road along Loch Snizort Beag. We may have thought that we were at the ends of the earth when we first turned off the main road onto that track, but we came to appreciate the isolation, the views… and the sheep. They filled the pastures along the road and occasionally entered the roadway itself…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/06/29/two-trees-stone-wall/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #classicmono #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

“Two Trees, Stone Wall” — Two trees in front of a stone wall, Isle of Skye.

While on the Isle of Skye this past May we stayed at an out-of-the-way lodge a few miles out on a gravel single track road along Loch Snizort Beag. We may have thought that we were at the ends of the earth when we first turned off the main road onto that track, but we came to appreciate the isolation, the views… and the sheep. They filled the pastures along the road and occasionally entered the roadway itself…more: https://gdanmitchell.com/2026/06/29/two-trees-stone-wall/

#skye #scotland #travel #photo #photography #photoOfTheDay #lensCulture #classicmono #landscapePhotography #photographyLovers #naturePhotography #fineArtPhotography #nature

The spectacular Creag an Fheilidh (Kilt Rock) and the Mealt falls on Skye.
#Scotland #WesternIsles #Skye #Waterfall #Cliff #Photography #Landscape

The spectacular Creag an Fheilidh (Kilt Rock) and the Mealt falls on Skye.
#Scotland #WesternIsles #Skye #Waterfall #Cliff #Photography #Landscape

Another west coast evening light extravaganza. Looking over to Harris from Borgh na Sgiotaig on NE Skye #landscape #Sunset #Islands #Sea #Skye #Harris #Photography #Scotland

Another west coast evening light extravaganza. Looking over to Harris from Borgh na Sgiotaig on NE Skye #landscape #Sunset #Islands #Sea #Skye #Harris #Photography #Scotland

BBC News: Skye teenager sails out to rescue two men who fell off toy inflatable

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8dkl4kz79o

#Skye

BBC News: Skye teenager sails out to rescue two men who fell off toy inflatable

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8dkl4kz79o

#Skye

The scattered settlement of Tarskavaig on the Isle of Skye's Sleat peninsula, with the towering Cuillin ridge in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/tarskavaig/index.html

#Scotland #Tarskavaig #IsleOfSkye #Skye #Cuillin #SleatPeninsula

The scattered settlement of Tarskavaig on the Isle of Skye's Sleat peninsula, with the towering Cuillin ridge in the background. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/tarskavaig/index.html

#Scotland #Tarskavaig #IsleOfSkye #Skye #Cuillin #SleatPeninsula

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I had hoped to wake up with some hope so I could feed my family today, but unfortunately, the helplessness and hopelessness increase with each passing day. 😔💔🥀
#gazaverified #gazagenocide #mutualaid #MutualAidRequest #mutual #MutualAidBoost #MutualAidMonday #mutualism #booksky #skye @gazaverified @aral @banned_tweets_of_john_cusack

The towering peaks of Bla Bheinn on the wonderful Isle of Skye, seen from the east across Loch Slapin. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/skye/index.html

#Scotland #BlaBheinn #Blaven #IsleOfSkye #Skye #LochSlapin

The towering peaks of Bla Bheinn on the wonderful Isle of Skye, seen from the east across Loch Slapin. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/skye/index.html

#Scotland #BlaBheinn #Blaven #IsleOfSkye #Skye #LochSlapin

Drove close to 300 miles today on stunning roads as we drove to and around #Skye, up as far north as the roads go before you hit the sea, then looped around past Uig and back down to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Mum was happy. The A87 is spectacular.

We did not hike up to the Old Man of Storr because 1) neither of us are fit enough and 2) it was tourist hell even mid-morning.

#scotland #roadtrip

Drove close to 300 miles today on stunning roads as we drove to and around #Skye, up as far north as the roads go before you hit the sea, then looped around past Uig and back down to the Kyle of Lochalsh. Mum was happy. The A87 is spectacular.

We did not hike up to the Old Man of Storr because 1) neither of us are fit enough and 2) it was tourist hell even mid-morning.

#scotland #roadtrip

Land of legends by images@twiston

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#dawn #sunrise #golden #hour #light #sunlight #clouds #quiraing #skye #cuithraing #isleofskye #innerhebrides #scotland #cleat #beinnedra #biodabuidhe #ridge #staffin #uig #landslip #shiftinglight #thelandthattimeforgot #highlands #scottish #mountain #unitedkingdom #greatbritain #landscape #imagestwiston #countryside

Land of legends by images@twiston

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The foggy way up by desomnis

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#fog #foggy #foggymood #foggyatmosphere #mountains #mountainscape #scotland #scottishhighlands #landscape #landscapephotography #landschaft #landscapes #path #rainy #moody #mood #atmospheric #desomnis #5d #canon5dmarkiv #canon #canon5d #canonef2470mmf28liiusm #canonef2470mm #canonef2470mmf28l #canon2470mm #throughherlens #isleofskye #skye #stones

The foggy way up by desomnis

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#fog #foggy #foggymood #foggyatmosphere #mountains #mountainscape #scotland #scottishhighlands #landscape #landscapephotography #landschaft #landscapes #path #rainy #moody #mood #atmospheric #desomnis #5d #canon5dmarkiv #canon #canon5d #canonef2470mmf28liiusm #canonef2470mm #canonef2470mmf28l #canon2470mm #throughherlens #isleofskye #skye #stones

The graveyard at Trumpan Church, on the Isle of Skye's Waternish Peninsula, the scene of a bloody clan massacre in May 1578. In the battle that followed the MacLeods are said to have unfurled their famed Fairy Flag. More pics and info: https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/trumpanchurch/index.html

#Scotland #Trumpan #IsleOfSkye #Skye