Off to Skye, any advice welcome

[ForresterModern]

Salvianus,

You are rapidly making me want to get on a plane and get back over there. Beautiful pic. Glad you are enjoying the trip. I am taking notes for my next excursion to Scotland which will definitely include Skye and more of the Inverness area and northern highlands.

j

[Salvianus]

There's something unique about Skye. Part of it is the astonishing geology: the Black Cuillin are the exposed basaltic bones of a volcano, while elsewhere there is sedimentary and a strange metamorphic blend of the two. I had feared the bridge would have wrecked the place, but it's still very friendly out of season.

Been to Kilt Rock, of course, hopefully pic to follow.

Sadly Duntulm castle is now so unstable it has been fenced off, it's lost a tower since I was here last.

The Museum of Island Life has a touching collection of artefacts, although the main display on weaving is of the tradition of overshot coverlet weaving and some tweeds, rather than tartans specifically. I did spot a plaid in one croft, but real life in the Isles seems far from the Victorian imagination.

The Aros centre, Portree is a convenient tourist stop without great charm, but boasts hire of a full kilt & Prince Charlie outfit for £40, if you are travelling light, but find an occasion for it.

Ah the mountains...