A small-scale but beautiful island located just off the northwest coast of Scotland, the Isle of Skye is recognised for its rich natural beauty, rugged landscapes and amusing cows who have a tendency to position themselves in the centre of the road.
So why visit Skye? Skye is home to vast, striking mountains; pure, frozen fairy pools; and the quaint, authentic village of Portree.
Of the 282 Scottish Munros, 12 are scattered across the Isle of Skye in various locations.
Believed by many to be the hardest Munro in Scotland, the Inaccessible Pinnacle is around 3234 metres tall.
It seems like a lovely day out until you reach the last push to the summit in which a rock climb is required to reach the top.
The difficulty of this last section is that the ridge of rock on the way to the top is extremely thin and narrow; at certain sections it is less than a meter in width with steep drops off both sides.
In other words – its name is its reputation.
On a different note however, Bruach na Frithe is often perceived as the easiest Munro on Skye, especially when taking the ‘Fairy Pools’ route from Glenbrittle.
The Fairy Pools are a number of cascading waterfalls and natural, clear sapphire pools at the foot of the Cuillin mountains.
Popular amongst courageous wild swimmers, the Fairy Pools are for those who wish to explore the deep, chilly waters and experience the charmingly picturesque scenery.
About 30 minutes away from the Fairy Pools, lies the delicate little village of Portree.
Portree is the largest town on Skye with a population of around 2300 people.
Fringed by cliffs, Portree’s harbour is a popular tourist destination and a wonderful place to stay or to enjoy a relaxing snack in one of its lovely cafes after a day out and about Skye.
Despite the journey, the Isle of Skye is well worth a visit to see its beautiful nature in and out of the villages.