Waterfalls are as plentiful as Whisky in Isle of Skye, we saw many unmarked falls driving but made…read moreit a point to seek this one out. Because of the constant rain you can always see this small waterfall going directly into the ocean from the cliffs. You get the balsat columns forming the pleats of kilt rock in the background and this waterfall in the front. Kilt Rock is very similar to devils tower though there are wilder and more extreme basalt columns in other places on this planet. Unfortunately, what most pictures don't show is there is a fence blocking off most of the cliff and the pictures I took and the ones posted here is about the only angle you can safely get. I'm not sure if there are boat rides but that would be the only other way to see this from a different perspective. The whole fence is lined with people so you may have to wait for the best angle. What we thought would be a longer exploration ended up a pretty short stop.

This review is for the liquid, Mealt Falls that cascades over a cliff of solid rocks situated…read morecloser to the viewpoint shared for viewing the solid Kilt Rock. The water falls over a grassy cliff into the rocks/water below. When I visited on Sunday 14 July 2019, the parking was pretty packed, but the viewing area had fairly good turnover, so waiting was not too long. Fortunately, I got here in a calmer pulse of activity, when I left there were a number of vehicles circling. Near the viewpoint area there was a bagpiper playing music, which I quite enjoyed. I could still hear other people around me talking, but as a solo traveler I decided to think of the music as my audial companion. The falls itself is straightforward to spot and even in July had good water flow. Various seabirds flew past. Making my way back to the car, I decided to take a path through a grassy area and discovered what I might best describe as a urination station - toilet paper swabs everywhere in one corner. Tiny mounds of poop speckled in the grass. Flies buzzing in the yellow liquid in the grass... However, as the Mealt Falls viewing area was located atop sea cliffs, the wind carried most of the smell away. The area served as a reminder that there was no restroom at the falls.

Skye has endless pretty sights, landscapes and views. Impossible to see them all on one trips. Last…read moretime around we've skipped on this waterfall, but this trip we had some time for it. There's a huge parking lot (fees apply), showing how popular this spot is. We came in the later afternoon though, plenty of space and only few visitors. A good time to visit. The ocean views are really pretty here, you can see for miles and miles. The cliff and the drop is massive. And then there's the waterfall of course, dropping over the high cliff down into the ocean. An amazing sight. Also depends a bit on how much water the waterfall carries. It's not the biggest, but probably the one with the biggest drop. There's a platform to see the fall, but still, the angle isn't great, even you put you head or phone out (don't drop it...). The best views you would definitely have from a boat. Or a drone. I'm happy though there weren't any drones....they are terribly annoying in my opinion. And loud. Still, you can get some decent views and pictures. And what your eye can catch is pretty spectacular. There are plenty of waterfalls on Skye and surely this one here is special.

Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls are located on the Isle of Skye and share a viewpoint and parking area. I…read moream separating my reviews by medium (solid, liquid, gas), this review is for the solid, Kilt Rock. The rock consists of two easily observable structural units. On top is the vertical pillars formed as lava cooled following its ascent to the surface above the pre-existing land. Beneath this vertically structure "Kilt Rock", so named as the vertical columns form a texture similar to the pleats of a kilt, are roughly horizontal layers of sandstone rock. As a geologist who specializes in mineralogy and volcanology and was on a Scotland heritage travel trip when I visited on Sunday 14 July in 2019, I could not be more pleased to see a rock reminiscent both of the heritage/textiles of my ancestry and volcanology. A beautiful natural rhyme.

This time on Skye we really wanted to check out the Neist Point. Skye has so many amazing sights,…read moresometimes it's hard to choose from. But this peninsula is definitely one of the top sights for sure. The way leading here might be a challenge for some drivers. Depending on your skills, on your temper and on the time visiting. Because it's a one-lane road...for about 10 miles! But it has loads of passing points. And we arrived at around 4pm and met only little traffic. But I could image on a weekend at peak times that it's a bit more challenging. But it's a nice drive with nice views and lots of sheep on the way (and on the road). Once you parked (there's plenty) it's only a few steps until you see the spectacular peninsula, the lighthouse and the cliffs. If you want to walk to the lighthouse, then there are some steep steps at first waiting for you. Later on the path is pretty flat. We would have walked, but with our English Bulldog this was an impossible task. So we just enjoyed the several viewpoints and had some walk on the paths on top. Even though we didn't go to the Lighthouse, all the views from the top were very rewarding. It's a really amazing part of Skye, here at Land's End. The cliffs, the ocean and all the green scenery makes an impressive sight. The paths up here are flat and easy, just a bit wet and muddy, so some good shoes are recommended. Even though well visited, it didn't feel too crowded, since it's a pretty big area. I imagine at peak times though it might be more packed. But on this late afternoon it wasn't bad at all. On the way back we didn't really meet much traffic at all. Most folks were already on the way and only a handful of cars still going towards Neist Point.

Neist Point is a magical place, even when it's cloudy. it's always green and there are usually…read moresheep. i've only been here twice. I'll let the photos speak for the rest of the review. Absolutely breathtaking.

This was my first bothy experience. My friend told me all about it before we headed out to it. It's…read morebasically a giant cabin or hostel out in the middle of the wilderness and its FREE. This one held about 14 people in a giant bunk bed that covered the entire back wall. The bothy also came with a kitchen area that you can cook in. It is located right off of the coast of the Isle of Skye. The ocean is literally 40 yards away. We backpacked about three miles from the parking area which is on a one lane road. While you are hiking out, you will be traveling through the pasture, so be sure to close the gates so the little sheep don't get out and keep your dog on a leash. There is a decent about of elevation gain and loss to get out here, so be sure to pack light or be prepared to get tired. The grass in this region is typical of what you will find in the highlands. I don't know much about it, but it's super wet. Once you get to the top of the hill looking down towards a lake, you will see several bothy's, but only one is open, which is the bothy on the left. Be sure to respect other people you see and leave the house to the right alone. They are very close to shutting the bothy down due to people not respecting the land. So don't be "that guy" and ruin it for others. As this is a shared space, be prepared to share sleeping space with other people. I was pretty nervous for this as my first hostel experience was a little strange, but I got super lucky! My friend and I met some people from Belgium, and Germany and all got along great. We shared stories, food, and all showed each other respect to make the day go by well. Be sure to share the same respect for others and the land, by clicking on this link below and following the rules of the bothy. http://www.mountainbothies.org.uk/usingabothy.asp