ISLE OF SKYE, SCOTLAND.
Experiencing the natural phenomena of the Northern Lights need not come with a Scandinavian price tag. The theatrical performances of the Aurora Borealis that have captured the awe of mankind for millennia often frequent the skies of Scotland with cameo appearances.
One such parterre for viewing is the Isle of Skye on Scotland’s North West coast. Famed for its ru¦ed landscape, wild heather, glistening lochs and ambient moorlands, the Isle of Skye is a wild, natural wonder from earth to sky and is undoubtedly one of Scotland’s most breathtaking landscapes.
The largest and most northern island in the Inner Hebrides, Skye has close similar latitude to Stavanger in Norway and Nunivak Island in Alaska: this, paired the unpolluted skies make the Isle of Skye the ideal stage for an otherworldly viewing the Northern Lights right here in the UK.
Step back from the humdrum of daily life with a relaxed stay at a Skye Eco Pod. Ideal for a romantic stay, cottages.com offers a selection of properties that supply unsullied views of the secluded countryside, with ease of access to natural and cultural wonders that make the peaceful community of Minginish so enchanting. On the doorstep of the mighty Cuillin Mountains, these pods are ideal for those wishing to explore the spiritual heartland of Skye. By day, dive into timeless romanticism and explore some of Skye’s onthe-ground wonders. venture to the Neist Point Lighthouse, one of the most famous lighthouses designed by David Alan Stevenson or The Old Man of Storr, a captivating landscape formed as a result of an ancient landslide and now one of the most photographed landscapes in the world.
For the perfect date, pay a visit to the Taliskar Distillery before indulging in fresh oysters and delectable seafood at The Oyster Café. Finish off with a viewing of the celestial alchemy that adorns one of Skye’s Dark Sky Discovery Sites.
Whether ta¦ing it on to a larger Scottish roadtrip or just spending a couple of days in retreat, the Isle of Skye will bewitch your sense of adventure and reawaken your love of the natural world.