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Staffa from the Old Norse for stave or pillar island, is an island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Vikings gave it this name as its columnar basalt reminded them of their houses, which were built from vertically placed tree-logs.
Staffa lies about 10 kilometres (6 mi) west of the Isle of Mull. The area is 33 hectares (82 acres) and the highest point is 42 metres (138 ft) above sea level (Source: Wikipedia).
Unfortunately, we could not visit the island with the famous Fingal's cave because of heavy sea, so only a picture of the sea side from a small boat.
Staffa ist eine an der Westküste von Schottland gelegene Felseninsel, die zu den Inneren Hebriden gehört. Bereits die Wikinger kannten die Insel. Der Name Staffa leitet sich von ihrem Wort für „Insel der Säulen“ ab (Quelle: Wikipedia).
Leider konnten wir die Insel mit der berühmten Fingalshöhle wegen starken Seegangs nicht besuchen, deshalb nur ein Bild von der Seeseite aus einem kleinen Boot.
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Just of the busy A87 Broadford to Portree road past Luib, a lovely spot to stop for a cuppa and a bite to eat.
Driving past the 18th century Loch Beg Bridge in the south of the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The scenery is epic. I really should get off transport and walk this section of road one day.
I seem to remember that that collective noun for a group of otters is a 'bevy’ but whilst on Mull an islander was kind enough to tell me that a group of otters is referred to as a 'romp'.
I'm not sure if romp is a Scottish term or one that is used more widely, but I rather like it & it certainly described this group perfectly with mum (left) and her two cubs showing plenty of affection in their close-knit family group
..On the Ardnamurchan Peninsula with the Isles Muck, Rum and Eigg distant.
Isle of Skye to the right.
For over 700 years, “Duart Castle” has enjoyed what must be one of the most spectacular positions on the West Coast of Scotland, sitting high on the sea cliffs at the entrance to the Sound of Mull. The Castle dates back to the 13th century and is the seat of the Clan Maclean one of Scotlands oldest clans and one of the last privately owned Castles in Scotland. The Castle has survived many battles and sieges over it’s turbulent years and eventually fell into a ruinous state until 1910 when it was purchased by the 26th chief of the Clan Maclean Sir Fitzroy Maclean who began the enormous task of rebuilding the castle. ‘Torosay Castle’ seen in the middle of the photo was built around 1858 and is situated 1 ¹⁄₂ miles south of Craignure on the Isle of Mull, in the Scottish Inner Hebrides.
June morning on the shores of Loch Fada, in the background The Old Man of Storr.
Juni Morgen am Ufer des Loch Fada, im Hintergrund The Old Man of Storr.
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Taken on Lunga during our recent trip to the Isle of Mull off the west coast of Scotland. This Guillemot appears to be wearing spectacles! It is a bridled form (not a subspecies, but an example of dimorphism) the eye is ringed with white, which extends as a line towards the neck.
"Guillemots nest tightly packed on steep ledges and cliffs around the coast...it keeps them safe from predators." The Wildlife Trusts.
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Looking up the Glen towards the hills Marsco and Sgurr nan Gillean, Isle of Skye, Scottish Western Highlands.
This was taken at the Fairy Pools in Glenbrittle on the Isle Of Skye. They are a series of waterfalls tumbling down from the mountains.
In the late afternoon in an idyllic spot on the Isle of Skye.
Am späten Nachmittag an einem idyllischen Fleckchen auf der Isle of Skye.
On the rocky shore at Elgol on the Isle Of Skye looking across to the Isle Of Rhum on a November evening.
Looking south eastwards from the tops of cliffs on the east side of the Duirinish peninsula, above Loch Bracadale, a remarkable profile of the Cuillin ridge spreads out before you....
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A classic, and most definitely over-photographed, view of The Quiraing on The Isle of Skye, Scotland. I was just glad that my ankle was able to get me here even though I could walk no higher and no further. Such a magical place in the world - enjoy and have a wonderful weekend of photography!
Sligachan moods - The iconic view of the Black Cuillin and the old Sligachan bridge at the 'crossroads' on Skye.
Interspersed with sunshine and intense showers, a welcome splash of light breaks through the clouds catching Sgùrr nan Gillean on the famous ridge.
Isle of Skye, Scottish Inner Hebrides
This was part of a pod of around 60 dolphins swimming around the Scottish coastline. An unforgettable sight.
Peaceful, picturesque and very scenic is the Harbour at Portree which is the main town on the Isle of Skye. The Sun is setting fast after another wonderful day of fantastic weather and sightseeing.
Marbled - The rock strewn marbled sand beach of Talisker Bay on a gloomy, but atmospheric, day.
The greyness of the weather seemingly fitting the greyness of the beach and also the gloominess facing the world at this troubled time. An awful situation for Europe and thoroughly dreadful for Ukraine.
Isle of Skye, Scottish Inner Hebrides