Fingal's Cave, on the island of Staffa off the west coast of Scotland (near Mull and Iona), is a sea cave formed within Tertiary basalt lava flows which have cooled to form hexagonal columns. There is a path in on one side which involves stepping from the top of one column to the next. The cave stretches 250 feet in to the rock and its roof is 70 feet above the sea. Its size and naturally arched roof, and the eerie sounds produced by the echoes of waves, give it the atmosphere of a natural cathedral. The cave's Gaelic name, Uamh-Binn, means "cave of melody".
Scotland is more than just kilts and haggises – as a country with a rich and ancient history and striking natural landscapes, it is a great destination for photographically-inclined travelers. Scottish landscapes are fairly diverse, with mountains, bogs, countless coastal islands, sea-side cliffs, and the occasional forest. Sweeping, epic vistas seem to be a common sight, judging by these photos.
Your ultimate 10-day Scottish Highlands itinerary with Byway. Explore Loch Lomond, Isle of Mull, Skye, Glenfinnan Viaduct and the Highlands.
The Scottish Highlands sure are beautiful!
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Explore Frontpage Please take your time... to View the Gannets large on black A short walk visiting Neist Point most western point on Skye. A place to look out for breaching fins and blows in the sea. Have a look at the walking route. This is one of the best places imaginable for watching the sunset. But not today as it began to rain when we reached the lighthouse. There was a stormy wind. This spectacular headland is a good place for bird, dolphins and whale-watchers. We saw the beautiful Gannets flying. The Northern Gannet is a seabird and is the largest member of the gannet family. Adults are 90-100 cm long and have a 170-180 cm wingspan. The head and neck are brushed in a delicate yellow and quite easy to recognize. Their breeding range is the North Atlantic. They normally nest on cliffs overlooking the ocean or on small rocky islands like here on the Isle of Skye. Photo of the Northern Gannets at point Neist most Western point of the Isle of Skye. At the lighthouse we saw waves of 10 meters high smashing the coastline. The stormy wind up here almost blew my camera from my neck!!! Een wandeling van een uur brengt je naar het meest westelijk punt van Skye: Neist point. Zie hier de wandelkaart. Dit is een van de mooiste plekken van Skye om de zonsondergang te bekijken. Maar vandaag geen zonsondergang. Het begint weer te regenen zodra we bij de vuurtoren aankomen. Er staat een stormachtige wind. Een goeie plek om uit te kijken naar vogels, dolfijnen en walvissen. We zien een een paar prachtige Jan van Gent vogels. De jan-van-gent is een vogel uit de familie van pelikaanachtigen te herkennen aan een lange, spitse okergele kop en snavel, spitse staart en karakteristieke bewegingen. Volwassen dieren zijn circa 90-100 centimeter groot. En kunnen als ze hun vleugel volledig uitstrekken 170-180 cm breed zijn. Jan-van-genten broeden in de zomer op klippen op rotsige eilanden zoals hier op het eiland Skye.
The 15 best castles in Scotland. Including Stirling Castle, Edinburgh Castle, Dunrobin Castle, Craigievar Castle, and Eilean Donan.
The North Coast 500 A.K.A. “Scotland’s Route 66” is a trail in the north of Scotland that spans just over 500 miles. Here's why you should road trip it!
Aurora over the ancient Callanish Standing Stones on the beautiful Isle of Lewis
For many, Scotland may be more famous for its whisky, but Scottish food is something to try. Here are some Scottish dishes you have to try.
Plan your best week in Scotland with this perfect travel itinerary: find out where to go, what to do, and where to stay for your next trip!
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