I ended last week’s post with a sunrise image from Glen Sligachan on the Isle of Skye. As typical, the weather changed rapidly, and many different moods and atmosphere came over the scenery. Here are a few more from that morning. To the east of the River Sligachan are the Red Cuillin hills.
Sunrise over the Red Cuillins
Then rain came over the Northern Black Cuillins.
Rain above the River Sligachan
The old stone bridge over the River Sligachan was built in the early 19th century. However, there’s a legend from the even older bridge. Scotland’s fierce warrior Scáthach was challenged to fight by Ireland’s Cú Chulainn. The battle raged for a week, creating the Cuillins. Scáthach’s daughter wanted her mother to stop fighting, so she placed in head in the waters under the bridge since water is a portal to the fairy world. The fairies instructed her how to stop the battle and create peace with Cú Chulainn.
Whatever the stories, the stark beauty of Glen Sligachan and the Black Cuillins is legendary.
Black Cuillins above the falls of Sligachan