The trip to the Isle of Skye has started in Aberdeen with coffee of course :) Firstly, the weather wasn't pretty but the further we went the more sunny it was..
That's the view at the Loch Ness.
The pictures are taken from the car, soo you can see how dirty the glass is..
The way to Inverness was quite boring, as it looked familiar. Then after passing through the Inverness we went down the Loch Ness. Surprisingly, no Nessie there!!
The further way was really cool and easy (well, for me as I was navigating not driving :)) It took us a few good hours to get there but it was totally worth it. Apart from Loch Ness the further we went, the sightseeing become more interesting and full of rocky mountains. It was so surprising to see the proper mountains so close. I mean, usually I needed to climb up for a bit on the hills to reach a rocky mountain and in here, it was there in the eyesight.
Then we arrived and I can truly say that Isle of Skye is aaamaznig! The views there are just beautiful. Full of mountains, hills and ninja sheep (ninja because they are expert at using the camouflage and hiding in the grass :)). The roads there are so narrow that only one car can be there at once, that's why, they have passing places and while passing the islander's car they would always or almost always wave or smile, or do something :) Generally, people are really nice and very, very friendly. We stayed in Portnalong, which is a very tiny village just on the north (but not very north) west coast. Staying there felt like being in the end of Europe or Britain or something :D Such a weird feeling.
Basically, on the first day we were driving and after our arrival we wandered around for a bit and then stayed in. As after it gets dark you can't really do anything outside cause it's very dark and forget about the lamps outside as there are none, or almost none.
On the second day, we went to the north of Skye. We tried to go into the Dunvegan castle but it was still closed. It's a pity cause it will be open in April, so basically we were a few days too early. But, oh, well, instead we went to the Neist Point.
Neist Point is the most westerly point on Skye. You can even see the Atlantic :) At least a little bit in this and next two pictures.
It was so freaking scary, standing next to the cliffs. You can't really see it in the pictures but we were like 1/1.5 meter away from the edge. So shaky legs ;)
The lighthouse on the Neist Point. Getting there and back to the car, took us like 2/3 hours
On the final day, we basically have to leave very early and we were supposed to go to the distillery that was nearby the Portnalong, but somehow we missed it. Now, looking back I can say that it was a good thing, because we had enough time to go to the Eilean Castle. I lovee visiting castle and this one is I think one of the most recognisable castle in Scotland. Maybe not by name, but by the look for sure. It's like everyone knows that there is a castle on the water somewhere in Scotland :) :) The castle was like a theme for the
Brave movie. I mean, that the castle in
Brave was based on the Eilean Castle (or supposed to be). Also, one James Bond movie was filmed here. At least partially. It was the Scottish headquarters in
The world is not enough. Basically, I've seen this part of the castle that was used in the movie and I must say it's like 2 squared meters, maximum... What's more, it's always good to talk to the people that make sure none is taking pictures inside. First thing, they are really nice and second, they know all the secrets and other interesting things about the place that you'd never know otherwise :)
The Eilean Castle...
... and me next to it
Lost in the castle :D
That would be it, as for the Isle of Skye. I wish I could go there again though and go North and see Ulg, Porteree and the north part of the island. And castles of course :)
