Ausblick Archive

Elgol – Mountains, sea and ancient stories

This view is second to none: From the harbour at Elgol on the Isle of Skye, visitors can see right into the black heart of the Black Cuillin massif. Wonderful!

Neist Point – powerful island finish in the west

The end of the Isle of Skye comes with a thunderclap: Neist Point, on the far west of the island, features an impressive interplay of cliffs and sea.

Coire na Creiche – site of the last clan battle on Skye.

A battle in the shadow of black mountains, Corie na Creiche saw the last great clash between Clan MacDonald and MacLeod in 1601.

Quiraing Viewpoint – the most beautiful view on Skye

The road winds upwards along the steep massif. Once on the pass, a magnificent view opens up over the Quiraing to the bay of Staffin.

Bealach na Gaoithe – breathtaking view of the Torridon Massif

The road is a dead end – but it leads to the viewpoint of the Bealach na Gaoithe. Those who drive it are rewarded with a unique view.

Five Sisters of Kintail – a Striking Mountain Range

Five majestic peaks lined up behind a picturesque loch, wreathed in trailing cloud. Why are they called the Five Sisters of Kintail? The legend goes like this … This is MacRae country! The old clan once held the land around Loch Duich, including Eilean Donan Castle. And so it happened, at a time not further […]