We went up a steep single lane windy road. I imagine it must be hectic in the summer when there are…read moremore tourists. Parking was £3. The Quiraing has impressive views and is known for its rock formations. The walk is a 6.8km loop, but we just did a small portion of it.

Great views with a heart-beating one way drive up and down the mountain. The pictures looked great…read morefrom what we saw online but little did we know it took taking a twisty one-lane road up the mountain and having to do some tricky maneuvering when people were coming the opposite way. The landscape was formed by landslides which left a lot of rock spires intact, some of the formations have foreboding names like "The Prison" and "The Needle". I'm not normally one for views with no "payoff" but I loved what we saw up here, its so spacious and grand, people look tiny and it makes you appreciate the planet more. I especially enjoyed the weather the day we went, very rare to have nice blue skies in this area. You can go for a hike on the left side and get closer to the rocks, on the left is a small hill where you can see a lot of the Horizon and catch some of the sky reflected in the bodies of water.

Waterfalls are as plentiful as Whisky in Isle of Skye, we saw many unmarked falls driving but made…read moreit a point to seek this one out. Because of the constant rain you can always see this small waterfall going directly into the ocean from the cliffs. You get the balsat columns forming the pleats of kilt rock in the background and this waterfall in the front. Kilt Rock is very similar to devils tower though there are wilder and more extreme basalt columns in other places on this planet. Unfortunately, what most pictures don't show is there is a fence blocking off most of the cliff and the pictures I took and the ones posted here is about the only angle you can safely get. I'm not sure if there are boat rides but that would be the only other way to see this from a different perspective. The whole fence is lined with people so you may have to wait for the best angle. What we thought would be a longer exploration ended up a pretty short stop.

This review is for the liquid, Mealt Falls that cascades over a cliff of solid rocks situated…read morecloser to the viewpoint shared for viewing the solid Kilt Rock. The water falls over a grassy cliff into the rocks/water below. When I visited on Sunday 14 July 2019, the parking was pretty packed, but the viewing area had fairly good turnover, so waiting was not too long. Fortunately, I got here in a calmer pulse of activity, when I left there were a number of vehicles circling. Near the viewpoint area there was a bagpiper playing music, which I quite enjoyed. I could still hear other people around me talking, but as a solo traveler I decided to think of the music as my audial companion. The falls itself is straightforward to spot and even in July had good water flow. Various seabirds flew past. Making my way back to the car, I decided to take a path through a grassy area and discovered what I might best describe as a urination station - toilet paper swabs everywhere in one corner. Tiny mounds of poop speckled in the grass. Flies buzzing in the yellow liquid in the grass... However, as the Mealt Falls viewing area was located atop sea cliffs, the wind carried most of the smell away. The area served as a reminder that there was no restroom at the falls.

Whitewave is excellent for families who want to have a go at outdoor pusuits e.g. Sea kayaking,…read moreCanoeing, Windsurfing, Hillwalking, Climbing and Archery. There is something for all the family ans is truly worth a visit.

A nice little stop up here in the very North of Skye. There are endlessly great views and countless…read moreviewpoints to stop. This one here is very pretty though. Actually we've stopped about 50m south of this viewpoint - where the parking bay is on the other side of the road, so you won't have to cross the road to get the views and some pics. This viewpoint offers some nice views of the bay and the Ascrib Islands. Only few buildings around, little traffic only as well. A quiet, peaceful place.

Carved by the river Lealt, the Gaelic name is An Leth-allt which translates to "divided stream". On…read morea map it looks like a stream branching off into the ocean but because of the landscape many waterfalls happen on the water's journey to the sea. Be careful with the online address, for some reason most places list a random place in Portree, these falls are in the city of Lealt. There is room for about 20 cars in the parking lot. They've built a viewing platform on the right side where you can get a good view of a huge double waterfall. The left side is more exciting, there are no railing here so be careful. From the viewing platforms you can see ruins of chalk processing and mining equipment and a good view of the ocean. When we came there were sheep browsing and we were impressed by how close they were to the ocean and the haphazard cliffs edge. We only went to the top and it's a short stop though there is the option to take a 4.5 mile round trip where you can see the pools on bottom. It looked steep and wet in rainy weather so if you do decide to go down be careful.

This was my first bothy experience. My friend told me all about it before we headed out to it. It's…read morebasically a giant cabin or hostel out in the middle of the wilderness and its FREE. This one held about 14 people in a giant bunk bed that covered the entire back wall. The bothy also came with a kitchen area that you can cook in. It is located right off of the coast of the Isle of Skye. The ocean is literally 40 yards away. We backpacked about three miles from the parking area which is on a one lane road. While you are hiking out, you will be traveling through the pasture, so be sure to close the gates so the little sheep don't get out and keep your dog on a leash. There is a decent about of elevation gain and loss to get out here, so be sure to pack light or be prepared to get tired. The grass in this region is typical of what you will find in the highlands. I don't know much about it, but it's super wet. Once you get to the top of the hill looking down towards a lake, you will see several bothy's, but only one is open, which is the bothy on the left. Be sure to respect other people you see and leave the house to the right alone. They are very close to shutting the bothy down due to people not respecting the land. So don't be "that guy" and ruin it for others. As this is a shared space, be prepared to share sleeping space with other people. I was pretty nervous for this as my first hostel experience was a little strange, but I got super lucky! My friend and I met some people from Belgium, and Germany and all got along great. We shared stories, food, and all showed each other respect to make the day go by well. Be sure to share the same respect for others and the land, by clicking on this link below and following the rules of the bothy. http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/usingabothy.asp

This is a very secluded beach up here in the north. The sand here is quite dark, not like the black…read morebeach in Iceland, but quite dark. Makes it look quite special. There are people sunbathing here and one can see why. The views are pretty and there aren't many visitors. At least on the late afternoon we've went. Parking at the one-lane road is quite limited, but we managed to get a spot without problems. On peak times this might be an issue though. Because it's not only a beach. There are also the dinosaur footprints to be seen. Or not....because I didn't catch them. Even though I walked along the beach over rocks and mossy stones. The tide probably wasn't right and the footprints in the water. But since we didn't come specifically for that (just a quick stop-by) I didn't mind. This beach wasn't on the list when we came to Skye the first time - since there's just so much to see and do. But this time around we made some time for a quick visit. And it was a nice spot to check out.

An old bridge, built in the 18th century it has a much older appearance. The bridge and landscape…read morearound it are amazing and it's easy to stop at so I highly recommend coming to see the ambiance. The reason we came wasn't for the bridge but more for the water itself. I've read many variations now but this is what I heard. A woman warrior was in a devastating battle and her daughter wept in the river. Fairies came and gave her knowledge for how to end the battle, you can check out the longer story if you want but the waters are now somehow associated with knowledge and eternal beauty. If you want to try this legend you soak your face in the water for 7 seconds and then let it air dry naturally. I tried it and even though my wife keeps saying I look the same and am not any smarter I myself feel a little different. It is cold and is somewhat refreshing and energizing to soak your face into cold water. Nearby are traditional blackhouses and a statue but I would say the main reason to stop here is the water and the bridge. Even if you don't submerge your face in the water you can take the iconic photo of the bridge being reflected into a full circle in the water