Wanderung Archive

Mushroom Stone – beautiful coastline in the south of Mull

Ein großer Fels liegt auf einem Felssockel und sieht somit aus, wie ein Pilz.

A walk through the beautiful nature on the coast of the Isle of Mull leads to a very special rock: the Mushroom Stone.

Ardtornish Castle – a small ruin with a big history

Ardtornish Castle von der Lochaline Ferry

On the way to the Isle of Mull or Castlebay on Barra lies an inconspicuous castle ruin on the Sound of Mull. But it tells an exciting story that delves deep into the past of the Scottish Highlands.

Rubha Hunish – Hike to Skye’s wild northern tip

In the north, the Isle of Skye ends with a scenic highlight: Rubha Hunish is a headland at the end of a high cliff. The journey there is adventurous, but well worth it. The Trotternish peninsula on the Isle of Skye is not short on scenic beauty: the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, the […]

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.

Old Man of Hoy – the old man and the sea near Orkney

It stands like a giant sentinel on the west coast of the Orkney Islands: the Old Man of Hoy. The rocky spire rises almost 140 metres out of the sea – the only question is: for how much longer?

Dun Ringill – Hike to the Iron Age Fortress

Covered in heather and fern, perched on a rocky outcrop jutting into the sea, is the Iron Age fort of Dun Ringill. The way there is a trip into the wilderness

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.

Rubha nam Bràithrean – the Brother’s Point with dino prints

A headland that stretches into the sea with bizarre shapes: Brother’s Point. People once lived on it and dinosaur footprints can be found around it.

Scorrybreac Circuit – beautiful walk near Portree

Blick vom Scorrybreac Circuit auf die Cuillins

Scorrybreac was once home to the Chief of the Nicolsons on the Isle of Skye. Today, a circular trail leads through the history of the clan.

Loch Coruisk – Dreamlike loch between rugged mountains on Skye

Like a dark magic mirror, Loch Coruisk lies hemmed in by craggy mountain peaks amidst the mountains of Skye. No road leads to it. Coruisk is one of Scotland’s most beautiful but also one of its most remote lochs. The loch is dotted with small islands and rocks. Around it tower the black Cuillins – it’s eerily quiet.