There are some places that just steal your breath. Some places are just special. Some places you can imagine yourself going back to, again and again.
The Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland is one of those places, for me.
It’s not really a place where you’d find a list of “ten things to do on the Isle of Skye.” (Although I’m sure you can, if you look hard enough). When people ask what we did there, my favorite moments weren’t the “things.” When you add it up, it doesn’t actually sound like we did that much.
We drove and drove. We stopped at a few waterfalls. We found the ruins of an old castle. We visited a fancy castle museum.We stopped in a few pubs for various meals. We walked around cute little Portree, the capital city (aka town) of Skye. We stopped for many, many, many vistas and photo shoots. We tried to pet some sheep and some Highland cows. We got lost. We took an accidental hike (because research is for the faint of heart, and because that can be what happens when you use Instagram for location suggestions).
The hike to the Fairy Pools, when I thought I was “so pregnant.” 
We loved every minute.
We only took a few day trips to Skye from this little cabin we found in Plockton via Airbnb. Although I loved that little town and cabin, if we go back, we would definitely stay on the island itself–but book ahead because there are not many options!
the pubs on Skye! I mean, the fire, the food, the beer…perfect.
One thing I loved about Skye is that it kind of feels like the end of the earth–it’s not very easily accessed from any major cities–but the landscape feels otherworldly too. You can forget that people actually live there, and that sheep and cow haven’t taken it over for themselves, a la Animal Farm.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again–the views will take your breath away. The green will almost hurt your eyes. The sun rarely comes out, but when it does, you will be dazzled by the colors that seem too intense to be true.
The Isle of Skye is one of those places that really is that beautiful, no editing required.
What are the places you can’t get out of your head? Read this post for another place I can’t forget :).
Linking up with Emma, Angie, Polly and Laura.
That grass is such a vivid shade of green! Looks beautiful there!
Yes, so beautiful! I swear sometimes the green looked almost fake 😉
These pictures are stunning. I’ve done one road trip through Scotland but it was a long time ago and I’d love to get out to the islands. A fantastic reminder that we don’t always have to venture thousands of miles to find incredible beauty! O x
So true! There is beauty everywhere 🙂
Ahhh those photos really take me back! <3 I only stayed on the island for a night (so, two days) and it wasn't nearly enough — it is deceptively huge!
Everything was sold out so we had to stay off-island–but came back for two days! And still, we missed so much, like you said. We didn’t even make it around the whole thing!
Oh wow you’ve got amazing weather! Could you believe I’ve been in Scotland five years and have never been? Keeping it for when my parents come next year , can’t wait!!xx
Yes we were so lucky!! That IS hard to believe although it’s also kind of out of the way :). Your parents will love it!!
Just starting to plan our June trip to Skye and getting SO excited to see your gorgeous photographs!
Ooooh so excited for you! Are you staying on the island? You’re probably more organized than me, but let me know if the island is booked, we had such an amazing stay in our little cottage in Plockton! (although next time I would probably stay on Skye itself 😉 ).
We’re lucky enough to have family to stay with there so we will be on the island! 🙂
just stunning
Thank you! I agree!!
I’d love to go to Skye! It’s a great regret of mine that I never went whilst living in the UK. One day. It’s near the top of my UK list, that’s for sure. The landscape looks so unbelievably beautiful, and how nice to go somewhere without a bunch of people around 🙂
I swear it’s one of the most beautiful spots on Earth! And I love that even in the busy season it’s not so crowded…the busiest spot was a hike we went on to the Fairy Pools, and those are popular because they have been fully discovered on Instagram 😉
I live in England and I’m embarrassed to say I never even consider travelling north when I book holidays. It seems ridiculous when I see such beautiful photos like these!
Haha I have heard other people from England say the same things! I asked one friend where he would go on holiday in the UK and he said he would prefer all of his holidays be abroad ;). I get it! I forget that there are gorgeous pockets of the US, too.