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  • 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

  • Fairy Glen – Skye

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    The Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye – is one of the places I didn´t visit my first time in Skye in 2017. So it was about time! A vast parking place greeted me, these spaces definitely have changed in the last 6 years, but as soon as I got over a little hill, I was in fairyland!

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    On the West side of Trotternish at Balnacnoc (which means – the village or township in the hills) above Uig, is the Fairy Glen – a Quirang-like landslip in miniature.
    The road winds around small round-topped grassy hills with lochans (ponds) in between which gives the glen an otherworldly feel. (Isle of Skye.com)

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Even though Skye has a long history with fairies, this valley isn´t the place where the fairies live. The names probably just come from looking like coming out of a fairytale.

    It is a beautiful walk up and down the little hills and rocks – but also a very muddy one. After all the quiet time in Shetland, Orkney and Lewis & Harris I was surprised to see other tourists and Skye being pretty busy.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

    Walking through the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.

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