In 2023, I travelled to Scotland, the home of my ancestors. The 8 days spent on the Isle of Skye were amazing, with many opportunities to hike, photograph, and fly my drone. These pictures, from both my mirrorless camera and drone, provide the viewer with just a glimpse of the rugged beauty of this amazing part of the Inner Hebrides, on the west coast of Scotland. FYI, the Old Man of Storr, a spindle shaped hoodoo on the Trotternish Ridge, is 50 metres tall!
Isle of Skye - The Quiraing
Another one of the most popular hiking spots on the Isle of Skye is the Quiraing. It is also part of the Trotternish Ridge - a special escarpment on the northeast part of the island, that has partially collapsed over the millennia, adding to its ruggedness. It is located about 10 kms north of the Old Man of Storr. The most prominent landmark on the Quiraing, called the Needle, is 40 metres tall! The complete Quiraing hiking loop is about 6 kms long, taking 3+ hours to do, depending on how many stops you make for the stunning views. Kids as young as 8-10 should have no problems in completing the hike, based on what I saw the two different years I was there.
