I was lucky enough to have a few days working in this delightful part of the world in July 2002, and took a few shots as I went. Having climbed many of these hills when younger, fitter, and slimmer, it was nice for a change to admire them from afar rather than climb into the clouds, especially in such pleasant summer weather. Enjoy....
 Portree bay panorama taken from my hotel window. From here Bonnie Prince Charlie bade farewell in 1746 for the last time to Flora MacDonald, who had conveyed him "Over the Sea to Skye". see also: http://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/skye/portree/index.html |
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| Lochcarron | Lochcarron | |
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| Lochcarron | Lochcarron - single track road by the loch | |
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| Lochcarron - wild roses | Lochcarron - distant views of blue hills | |
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| approach to Kyle of Lochalsh | Approach to Skye bridge, Cuillin Hills | |
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Cuillin Hills, Skye
(pinnacle ridge on Sgurr nan Gillean centre) |
Sligachan, Skye, Beinn Bhreac | |
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| View of Portree and the Old Man of Storr | Portree's delightful harbour | |
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| Portree harbour - yachts | Portree harbour - seaside cottages | |
"Yet, beyond all this, there is something far greater, something that I cannot see. I can only feel it and I do not know of what I talk. My time on the islands has brought out an awareness deep within me. I have no firm belief in a religion or God, but I still seek. I am aware that all these islands have a presence and, the more isolated the island is, the stronger this presence becomes. One day, I hope that I will find my belief and discover God. Until then, the nearest that I can come to this is to be alone on my islands and to feel the awe that surrounds me." Andy Strangeway