Photos and the City

Category: Nature

  • Benbecula

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    I said goodbye to South Uist and headed North towards Grimsay, but I had to stop in Benbecula. First for the Co-Op but then also to visit my favourite distillery in Nunton. They were closed but I took the opportunity to explore the area a bit.

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    Baile nan Cailleach – Nunton Chapel

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    The remains of a small chapel from late Medieval, pre-Reformation, date. This early early Christian site on Benbecula is still in use.

    There was a monastic settlement here in the medieval period, believed locally to be a nunnery associated with Iona. The only remnant of the nunnery, if such it was, is the roofless chapel that now stands within the graveyard. (Britain Express)

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    Cula Bay

    On the other side of the street, behind the dunes, is a stunning beach – one of many that I would discover in these days.

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

    First view of Benbecula and Cula Bay, Outer Hebrides

     

     

     

     

  • Sligachan Old Bridge

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The Old Sligachan Bridge is probably one of the iconic sights on the Isle of Skye. Just off the main road, the bridge is set in the stunning landscape of the Cuilins with an amazing view of the Black Cuillins mountains.

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    Sligachan Bridge was built between 1810 and 1818 by Thomas Telford, with three spans, this rubble bridge has a pronounced hump going over river Sligachan. Today it is only for pedestrians or bicyclists.

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    I started walking along the track behind the bridge, along the river – pretty boggy but so beautiful.

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

    The old Sligachan bridge on the isle of Skye

     

  • St Mary’s Old Church – Duirinish Stone

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    While I actually wanted to walk to the Duirinish Stone, the standing stone you see in the back, I also took the opportunity to explore St Mary´s Old Church and burial grounds in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    The church was built in 1694 in place of another older church near Dunvegan.

    The original building was a simple rectangle, but a north burial aisle was added in 1839. A 1735 burial enclosure with fine Renaissance carving stands against the west gable. (Britainexpress.com)

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    Several heads of the Clan Macleod are buried here, though the church at Rodel on the Isle of Harris was the principal burial place for clan chiefs.

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    Duirinish Stone

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    The standing stone might look very old, but it was only erected at the turn of the Millenium, using traditional methods. It offers a stunning view across Loch Dunvegan and MacLeod’s Table.

    A time capsule has been embedded in its foundation, containing things of today’s life, so that future generations can gain an insight into the daily life of that time. (Myhighlands.de)

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    But I just couldn´t find the path leading to the monument. I tried both sides of the church, across the other side and some more – but somehow they didn´t lead me to the stone.

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye

    The views were still nice though!

    Walking around the old St Mary´s Church in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye