Psst....! There is a magical revival of nature, art and eternal beauty on the edge of the Scottish Kingdom of lands, valleys and clydes. It is called the Isle Of Skye.   This Scotland’s largest, and definitely one of the most magnificently stunning, island of the Inner Hebrides archipelago that is located on the West [...]

Psst….! There is a magical revival of nature, art and eternal beauty on the edge of the Scottish Kingdom of lands, valleys and clydes. It is called the Isle Of Skye.

 

This Scotland’s largest, and definitely one of the most magnificently stunning, island of the Inner Hebrides archipelago that is located on the West Coast, Isle of Skye, is full of magic. Known for fairy pools, picturesque coastline, and canvas-like landscapes that continuously enchant the imagination of the locals and its visitors, this Scottish island is full of folklore, faeries, and authentic nature-made beauty.

 

Being one of the absolute favorite places in Scotland for its gorgeous spots perfect for art capturing, hiking as well as the internal temple of peace and tranquillity so much needed in today’s world, there’s nothing more perfect than wandering this isle barefoot, carefree, and in touch with natural beauty experienced by senses.

Interesting Facts

  • 100,000 sheep
  • 10,000 people
  • An external beauty pond – under the Old Sligachan Bridge – only 7-sec water splash and eternal beauty guaranteed
  • Portree is the island’s capital with 2,000 people
  • Dinosaurs prints can be found on the island
  • Gaelic is the official language spoken on the island with around 90% population
  • it is believed that there are many fairy ponds around … pure living magic!

Travelling inside the island:

A few tips of advice to consider when driving around

  • Kyle of Lochalsh to Portree – 1h
  • Portree to Elgol – 1h15
  • Portree to Armadale – 1h15
  • Portree to Fairy pools – 40 min
  • Portree to Staffin – 30 min
  • Portree to Uig – 30 min
  • Portree to Dunvegan – 35min
  • Dunvegan to Nest Point – 40min
Skye is a truly magical island where many movies, musical events as well as inspirations ignited emotions of artists to the point that the island has set the scene for a few large productions including:
  • Flash Gordon (1980) the opening scenes
  • Stardust (2007) starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, featured scenes near Uig, Loch Coruisk and the Quiraing
  • Seachd: The Inaccessible Pinnacle (2007), various locations on the island
  • Prometheus (2012) Ridley Scott’ production used this incredible spot of  the Old Man of Storr
  • The Highlands and Islands – a Royal Tour (1973), a documentary about Prince Charles’s visit to the Highlands and Islands, by Oscar Marzaroli, included some scenes filmed on Skye

There is this incredible correlation between art, nature and cognition … the brain seems to work its best when naturally relaxed to the point it can find inspiration through the most simple things around … imagination RE-Born. Nature appears to act as the one and only healer for distressed mind and trubbled brain … #naturepill prescribed | Dr A A Drzewiecka

by Dr A A Drzewiecka