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Skye Trip - The Cosmic Spiral in the Fairy Glen
A view of the Fairy Glen from the other side of the Butte. Can you pick-out the cosmic circle of stones. Can you spot any naked ladies dancing in the centre of the spiral? If not then read on! The steep path leads right up into that cleft in the butte and onto the top of the geologic feature. From there you can be the King or Queen of the Fairy Castle!
The Faerie or Fairy Glen, is an area of otherworldly appearance, located close to Uig in the northwest of the Isle of Skye. It is a quiet place, except for bleating sheep, and is often described as fairy-like, yet relaxing. It is wild and far out, covered with something in the region of over 360 strangely shaped little conical hills. It is a pleasant natural spot with more than a hint of mystery. The hills are erosional features and geologists say that the distinctive landforms have been caused by a large landslip similar to the ones responsible for other parts of Skye’s unique topography e.g. the larger-scale Quiraing Area.
The area of the Fairy Glen is reported to be more than 15,000 square metres and contains numerous small, conical-shaped hillocks rising 2 - 10 metres in height. These hillocks are overgrown with thick, green turfy grass, are covered with bleating sheep and strange yellow mushrooms of unknown power and use. There is a brook running through the glen, with a little lochan and on the side of one of the slopes is a small cosmic spiral of stones, overgrown with grass. According to local legend, girls who dance naked on the spiral will have their dearest wishes fulfilled... or perhaps that should read: if girls dance naked around the spiral, local shepherds will have their dearest wishes fulfilled?
Skye Trip - The Cosmic Spiral in the Fairy Glen
A view of the Fairy Glen from the other side of the Butte. Can you pick-out the cosmic circle of stones. Can you spot any naked ladies dancing in the centre of the spiral? If not then read on! The steep path leads right up into that cleft in the butte and onto the top of the geologic feature. From there you can be the King or Queen of the Fairy Castle!
The Faerie or Fairy Glen, is an area of otherworldly appearance, located close to Uig in the northwest of the Isle of Skye. It is a quiet place, except for bleating sheep, and is often described as fairy-like, yet relaxing. It is wild and far out, covered with something in the region of over 360 strangely shaped little conical hills. It is a pleasant natural spot with more than a hint of mystery. The hills are erosional features and geologists say that the distinctive landforms have been caused by a large landslip similar to the ones responsible for other parts of Skye’s unique topography e.g. the larger-scale Quiraing Area.
The area of the Fairy Glen is reported to be more than 15,000 square metres and contains numerous small, conical-shaped hillocks rising 2 - 10 metres in height. These hillocks are overgrown with thick, green turfy grass, are covered with bleating sheep and strange yellow mushrooms of unknown power and use. There is a brook running through the glen, with a little lochan and on the side of one of the slopes is a small cosmic spiral of stones, overgrown with grass. According to local legend, girls who dance naked on the spiral will have their dearest wishes fulfilled... or perhaps that should read: if girls dance naked around the spiral, local shepherds will have their dearest wishes fulfilled?