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Fairy Pools
These jewel-toned pools lie at the base of the famous Black Cuillin ridge and are an idyllic spot both for photo-ops and for the adventurous swimmer. The journey to the pools from the carpark takes approximately 40 minutes without stops,...
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Neist Point
This popular, lower intensity hike rewards travelers with one of those quintessential Scotland views (the exact view, in fact, you may come across in popular screensaver slideshows). The hike leads to the Neist Point Lighthouse and is around an hour...
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Old Man of Storr
The most renowned hike on the Isle of Skye, the Old Man of Storr has earned its fame and popularity, unsurprisingly, because of the views and the impressive rock tower (the “old man”) waiting at the end. This is a...
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Portree
The capital of Skye, Portree is a charming village of multi-colored houses with a hilly backdrop. Perched on a bay, this 200-year-old town was founded by the MacDonald clan as a small fishing village, but today is the picturesque center...
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Talisker Distillery
With a prime waterfront location, it would be a challenge to find a distillery with a more dramatic backdrop than Talisker. Opened in Carbost in 1831, Talisker Distillery is renowned for single malt Scotch whisky and is owned and operated...
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The Fairy Glen
The Fairy Glen is so named not because of any specific fairy stories or myths linked to the landscape, but simply because it looks like a place where magic is possible. The glen’s lush hills, trickling waterfalls, hidden caves and,...
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The Quiraing
This 6.8 kilometer loop is a great option for those seeking a slightly longer hike with consistent views of the island’s dramatic landscape. This hike takes travelers over gorges and streams, by the walls of an ancient prison, past impressive...