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Staffa and Fingal’s Cave

An artist couldn’t have created this island any better. Staffa displays a bizarre columnar structure, within which the wonderful Fingal’s Cave opens up. We set off on a trip there. A narrow staircase leads up the cliffs from the sea, its lower steps washed over by blue-green water. This is our landing stage. Our skipper […]

Callanish Stones – Mythical Stone Circle

Eine große Ansammlung an Monolithen auf einer Wiese mit blauem Himmel und Wolken

There are many magnificent stone circles in the Highlands, but Callanish on the Isle of Lewis is different—much more complex and wild. Unlike other stone circles, the Stones of Callanish—or “Calanais” in Gaelic—on the Isle of Lewis are not uniformly hewn, which gives each stone its own unique character. Furthermore, Callanish consists not just of […]

Skerryvore Lighthouse Museum – about building a miracle in the sea

Ein versandetes Hafenbecken im Ort Hynish

The former base for the spectacular Skerryvore Lighthouse is now home to a museum that tells the story of the construction of the lighthouse. The old buildings, a restaurant and a harbour are also located here.

Isle of Ulva – small island with great nature

The island of Ulva lies off the west coast of the Isle of Mull. Although the crossing on the small pedestrian ferry only takes a minute, it feels like leaving civilisation behind.