Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
The Cioch, Isle of Skye. An ambition as yet unfulfilled! An evening on the Cioch watching the sun sink in the West! Beinn Dearg Mhor, Isle of Skye. Delightful walk from Sligachan, Beinn Dearg Mhor is a superb viewpoint! Clach Glas, Bla Bheinn ridge, Isle of Skye. Fantastic traverse requiring a good head for heights! One of the classic ridge walks in Scotland. Cuillin Ridge from Elgol. The Cuillin Ridge...
Caroline at Coastcard [Land & Lit] (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
Boat ride back to Elgol from the brooding waters of Loch Coruisk The foreshore, Elgol Cuillin Sunset Skye Collage Click to enlarge. ('Here's one I made earlier' - after our trip in 2008) I seem to have had a lot of deadlines recently, and am only just catching up with myself since we returned from our week on Skye last month. However, the Misty Isle continues to live in my mind, and I felt it was about...
Demetrio's Travel Pages (Free subscription) | 15/09/2009
The Quiraing , originally uploaded by Billy Currie . Taken just after dawn on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. We left home at 01:30 saturday morning (two hours sleep) to reach skye for pre-dawn light, we then snapped around Skye until the light got rubbish. At this point we drove all the way to Applecross to see how nice it was before driving back to Elgol for Sunset. After sunset we drove to Glencoe where...
Photographs from a Small Island (Free subscription) | 15/08/2009
I did a road trip around Scotland a few years ago and one of the most magical places I visited was Elgol on the Isle of Skye. I crossed to the Isle of Skye using the little ferry at Kylerhea. To get to the ferry I used the road from Glenleg (another beautiful place nestling on the west coast of Scotland). It is short crossing on a ferry that holds probably 10 cars. The current is very strong and the...
Crest of a Wave (Free subscription) | 09/08/2009
On Saturday I travelled from Sunart to my new base at Ord on Skye. Having suffered immediate withdrawal symptoms Sunday had to be a paddling day. Fortunately the weather was superb and the trip I had in mind was one not to be undertaken lightly by someone traveling solo - Loch Scavaig and the isle of Soay. My launch spot was Elgol, a delightful village with a superb tea room and small harbour. I was...
on the hill (Free subscription) | 07/08/2009
Just over two weeks ago Mr J, Moss & I headed north in Brian . This is Brian on North Uist! I suspect that you will need to remember Brian the Snail in the Magic Roundabout to understand how a truck camper, a 'demountable', got to be called Brian! We spent two weeks away..... we ambled to the Western Highlands, Skye (this is near Stein in North Skye) The picture above is the Cullin mountains from...
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 31/07/2009
Large Holiday cottage with sea and mountain views, Teangue, Isle of Skye. From its idyllic setting in a small bay 200 yards from the shore, a complete coastal panorama can be enjoyed across the Sound of Sleat from this substantial house, Macinnisfree Cottage : there are magnificent views northwards to Ben Screel, Loch Hourn and Knoydart; eastwards to Loch Nevis, and southwards to Ardnamurchan Point....
Cottages Scotland (Free subscription) | 29/07/2009
Detached Holiday Cottage with open views, Elgol, Isle of Skye. This unique holiday property, Heatherlea , set against a rocky hillock enjoys lovely open views and total privacy. Located towards the end of one of the most scenic roads on the Isle of Skye, Heatherlea is comfortably furnished and equipped with your every need in mind. A super area for climbing, walking, fishing, mountain biking or just...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009
Tour Scotland Elgol Skye Holiday Cottage . This unique holiday property set against a rocky hillock enjoys lovely open views and total privacy. Located towards the end of one of the most scenic roads on the Isle of Skye, Heatherlea is comfortably furnished and equipped with your every need in mind. A super area for climbing, walking, fishing, mountain biking or just exploring this unspoilt corner of...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 09/07/2009
Tour Scotland Teangue Skye Holiday Cottage . In a superb position towards the southern end of Skye, this completely modernised 150-year-old cottage stands on the sea shore overlooking the Sound of Sleat, at a point highlighted as an outstanding viewpoint by Ordnance Survey. There are magnificent panoramic views northwards to Ben Screel, Loch Hourn and Knoydart, eastwards to Loch Nevis, and southwards...
Tour Scotland (Free subscription) | 10/06/2009
The Bella Jane boat runs trips across Loch Scavaig from Elgol, Isle of Skye , Scotland.
Panoramic Earth (Free subscription) | 28/05/2009
Coastline near Elgol - Guide and map of Skye with a 360° panorama of Coastline near Elgol. Sight, attraction and travel guide to Skye with panoramic images and pictures linked to a Google map. Visit Skye, Explore Scotland. Panorama photographed by Peter Watts who wrote: Panorama showing the coastline near Elgol on the Strathaird Peninsula on Skye. This picture shows the view over Loch Scavaig...
Panoramic Earth (Free subscription) | 28/05/2009
Elgol - Guide and map of Skye with a 360° panorama of Elgol. Sight, attraction and travel guide to Skye with panoramic images and pictures linked to a Google map. Visit Skye, Explore Scotland. Panorama photographed by Peter Watts who wrote: Panorama taken from the hills overlooking Elgol and Loch Scavaig on Skye. This picture was taken on a sunny afternoon in May 2009. Date Published: 28 May,...
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