A trip to Isle of Skye

In the introduction week of my university we got an opportunity to sign in for a 2-day trip to the Isle of Skye. After presenting this idea to my friends back in the halls, we decided to sign in for the trip at 30 September. The cost of the trip was around 100 pounds. The overnight stay and the breakfast on the second day were included in the price. Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly major island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland and it was recently voted as the “4^th Best Island in the World” by National Geographic.

The first day

Loch Lomond

Loch Tulla

We were picked up by a coach at 7 o’clock in the morning at our residence in Hamilton. After picking up other participants in Glasgow, we were on our way to the Isle of Skye. Our first stop was at the village Luss, next to Loch Lomond. After a look around for a half an hour, we continued our journey to our next destination: Loch Tulla. After only 20 minutes, we arrived at Loch Tulla.
We only stopped here for 5 minutes to take a short
photo moment. 

Eilean Donan Castle

Glencoe (Three Sister)

Our next stop was at Glencoe with a great view of the Three Sisters (Mountains). Three sisters are three beautiful mountains sitting along the River Coe. Our next stop was at Fort William for a Lunchbreak. Our problem was that every restaurant was full, so we ended up in the MacDonald’s for our Lunch.
After our 2-hour lunchbreak we were on the road again, this time we were going to Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle is the most photographed castle in Scotland and its recognized all around the world. It is situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet: Loch Alsh, Loch Long, Loch Duich and surrounded by truly majestic scenery. To enter the castle, we had to pay 11 pounds, but our tour guide said that this was a waste of money. After an hour of photographing, walking around and buy some souvenirs, we were finally on our way to the Isle of Skye.
Just before our coach reached Skye, we crossed the sky bridge. This bridge crosses Loch Alsh and you have a great view when crossing the bridge.
We stayed the night in the village of Kyleakin. Before we went to bed, we had a little party with the everyone from the trip in the local pub.

Skye bridge

Loch Alsh

Second day

Sligachan bridge and Cuillins

View from The Old Man of Storr

Our second day started with a free breakfast in the restaurant next to our hostel. After the delicious breakfast, we packed our bags and boarded the coach for an amazing trip through Skye Island. Our first stop was at Sligachan Bridge and Cuillins. There is a legend if you dip your face into the water in River Sligachan for 7 seconds, you will be blessed with the gift of eternal youth and beauty. Unfortunately, when I put my face in the river, I was still my pretty self.
Our next stop was at the most iconic and famous landmark of Skye: The Old Man of Storr. The Old man of Storr is a large 50m high pinnacle of rock on a steep hill, eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay, Loch Leathan, Loch Fada and Raasay Island. After a 20-minute hike, we came on a great viewing point with views over the three lochs.
Our next stop was at Mealt fall and Loch Mealt. The Mealt Fall is fed by Loch Mealt and it is one of the very few waterfalls in the world where the water falls directly into the sea. It is also known as Bride Veil. From a viewpoint, you had a great view at Mealt fall.
Our final stop before lunch was at Lealt Gorge and Lealt Falls. Lealt Falss are some very impressive falls and are fed by Lealt River. This is considered as Skye’s most spectacular gorge and waterfall. At the viewpoint, there was a great view of the Lealt Falls.
Our final stop before we went home, was in Portree for our lunch.

Portree

The Fish-and-Chips shop in Portree is one of the best shops in Scotland. For only 6 pounds you can eat a delicious, fresh and tasty Fish & Chips. Portree was our last stop and we went back to Glasgow. In this trip you will see a lot of great landmarks and the typical surroundings of Scotland.