Sunday, 21 November 2010

Fiscavaig - Isle of Skye


Fiscavaig - Isle of Skye, originally uploaded by Peter~Mackenzie.

A view from Fiscavaig on the Isle of Skye, looking out over Loch Bracadale and the island of Wiay. Wiay is the largest Island in this loch and is uninhabited. Herring gulls are plenty-full and have made the many vertical cliffs home.

The name Fiscavaig originally comes from the Norse, meaning "fish bay", or in Scottish Gaelic, Fiosgabhaig. 

Saturday, 13 November 2010

It's not called Eilean a' Cheo (Misty Isle) for nothing!

It's not called Eilean a' Cheo (Misty Isle) for nothin

View from the Luib side of Loch Ainort on The Isle of Skye. Luib in Scottish Gaelic is "Lùib" and is not far from Broadford "An t-Àth Leathann"

The Isle of Skye in Gaelic is "An t-Eilean Sgitheanach" or nicknamed Eilean a' Cheò due to it often being seen as it is in this photograph. On a good clear day the scenery is stunning and is dominated by the Cuillin hills

Photograph as seen on flickr.com

Thursday, 11 November 2010

HMS Astute


HMS Astute, originally uploaded by Peter~Mackenzie.

The nuclear powered HMS Astute when she ran aground of The Isle of Skye 21/10/2010

Photograph as seen on flickr.com