Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big historyOn the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of Mull. But it tells an exciting story that delves deep into the past of the Scottish Highlands.
Rubha Hunish – Hike to Skye’s wild northern tipIn the north, the Isle of Skye ends with a scenic highlight: Rubha Hunish is a headland at the end of a high cliff. The journey there is adventurous, but well worth it. The Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye is not short on scenic beauty: the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, the […]
Isle of Ulva – small island with great natureThe island of Ulva lies off the west coast of the Isle of Mull. Although the crossing on the small pedestrian ferry only takes a minute, it feels like leaving civilisation behind.
Old Man of Hoy – the old man and the sea near OrkneyIt stands like a giant sentinel on the west coast of the Orkney Islands: the Old Man of Hoy. The rocky spire rises almost 140 metres out of the sea – the only question is: for how much longer?
Dun Ringill – Hike to the Iron Age FortressCovered in heather and fern, perched on a rocky outcrop jutting into the sea, is the Iron Age fort of Dun Ringill. The way there is a trip into the wilderness
Neist Point – powerful island finish in the westThe end of the Isle of Skye comes with a thunderclap: Neist Point, on the far west of the island, features an impressive interplay of cliffs and sea.
Rubha nam Bràithrean – the Brother’s Point with dino printsA headland that stretches into the sea with bizarre shapes: Brother’s Point. People once lived on it and dinosaur footprints can be found around it.
Scorrybreac Circuit – beautiful walk near PortreeScorrybreac was once home to the Chief of the Nicolsons on the Isle of Skye. Today, a circular trail leads through the history of the clan.
Loch Coruisk – Dreamlike loch between rugged mountains on SkyeLike a dark magic mirror, Loch Coruisk lies hemmed in by craggy mountain peaks amidst the mountains of Skye. No road leads to it. Coruisk is one of Scotland’s most beautiful but also one of its most remote lochs. The loch is dotted with small islands and rocks. Around it tower the black Cuillins – it’s eerily quiet.
Coire na Creiche – site of the last clan battle on Skye.A battle in the shadow of black mountains, Corie na Creiche saw the last great clash between Clan MacDonald and MacLeod in 1601.
