Landscape Pictures of Scotland.- It is a privilege to stand in landscape like this and on the Isle of Skye there is so much of it. Taking pictures of Scotland and her landscape, is very much a personal thing. How you see it, what you feel for it, it's all about you , the photographer. You have to know the landscape, to love it, to belong in it, to be part of it. All of these things help you to capture your moment, the moment when you feel the elements have come together and made it right, that moment when you can say this is My Scotland this is My Skye.

Skye is famous for its mountain scenery and the Black and Red Cuillin in the southern half of the island are the main attraction for the thousands of climbers who visit Skye. The black Cuillin provides some of Scotland's most challenging hill days, but with very narrow airy ridges and mostly hands on scrambling the Cuillin is not for the faint hearted or inexperienced walker. One slip here can cost you your life. But if you are an experienced climber this is a wonderland, to stand at the top of Sgurr Dearg - The Inaccessible Pinnacle, on a clear day is an unforgettable experience, but the final part of this climb should only be tackled if there is an experienced rock climber in the party, or indeed, if you have hired a local mountain guide. There are a few good guides in the area and they are not all that expensive, especially when you consider what could happen. The Red Cuillin provides more of a walking experience but is equally rewarding. Of course you can find plenty of low level walks which will take you through some wonderful landscape, but again a word of caution, make sure you are properly prepared and you have a map and compass and can use them.

The jagged ridge on the right of the above photograph belongs to Sgurr nan Gillian. A beautiful mountain which gives the tourist their first look at part of the Black Cuillin, as they pass Sligachan Hotel on their road to Portree.

Below is a map of the Isle of Skye which shows the Island and the adjacent mainland. The map shows the new Skye bridge at Kyle Of Lochalsh and Mallaig where you can catch a Cal Mac ferry for the south of Skye, is shown at the bottom of the map. You can still sail over the sea to Skye by taking the private ferry from Glenelg to Kylerhea, the crossing only takes about five minutes and operates from Easter to October.You will find the Caledonian Macbrayne and the Skye Ferry web sites on my links page for more details. Also on the links page is the community site for Skye, Lochalsh and Raasay.

 Image produced from the Ordnance Survey Get-a-map service.
Image reproduced with kind permission of Ordnance Survey
and Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland.