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Uig Harbour, Isle of Skye

Aerial view of Uig Harbour on the Isle of Skye at sunset, with a ferry sailing across calm waters under a glowing orange sky

Uig sits tucked into the north-west corner of the Isle of Skye, a small harbour village that serves as the main gateway to the Outer Hebrides. Ferries depart from here to Tarbert on Harris and Lochmaddy on North Uist — a vital link between islands, and a rhythm of life that’s played out daily for decades.

Aerial view overlooking Uig Harbour and village on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with a camper van parked on the hillside and calm evening light over the bay

Our room for the night. The ferry was booked for 7 am the following morning, and so we had to stay somewhere fairly close to the ferry port.

Aerial view overlooking Uig Harbour and village on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with a camper van parked on the hillside and calm evening light over the bay
Golden sunset over Uig Harbour on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with warm light reflecting across the bay and cottages nestled on the hillside

From higher up the hillside, the view stretches across the harbour, cottages, and out toward the Minch. It’s one of those scenes that feels both remote and connected — a place between places.

Aerial view of Uig village on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, during sunset, with warm golden light over fields, cottages, and coastal hills

Isle of Skye’s landscapes shift constantly — one moment you’re surrounded by wild cliffs, the next you’re watching ferries vanish into open sea.

See more from across Scotland’s coastlines in my Places collection.

The Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye

iew over the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, featuring a stone spiral and a lone cottage nestled among rolling green hills
iew over the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, featuring a stone spiral and a lone cottage nestled among rolling green hills

Tucked away near Uig on the Isle of Skye, the Fairy Glen feels like a world between worlds. Rolling green mounds, spiral stone patterns, and strangely sculpted hills give this landscape a mythical quality — as if the earth itself decided to play architect.

Unlike the Fairy Pools, the Fairy Glen isn’t officially signposted. You simply follow a winding single-track road through farmland until the land suddenly dips and rises into something that feels… enchanted. Whether the spiral was laid by visitors or drawn by local folklore doesn’t really matter — standing there, surrounded by silence and wind, it’s easy to see why stories of fairies have lingered here for centuries.

Woman standing on a rocky path overlooking the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with sunlight highlighting the hills behind
Woman standing on a rocky path overlooking the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with sunlight highlighting the hills behind.

On a still day, it feels peaceful. On a cloudy one, mysterious. Either way, the light shifts constantly — a photographer’s dream and challenge rolled into one.

Woman walking beside a calm pond at the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, with her reflection mirrored in the still water and grassy hills behind
Woman walking beside a calm pond at the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, with her reflection mirrored in the still water and grassy hills behind

Each image in this series captures that sense of otherworldly calm.

The Isle of Skye never disappoints — its landscapes blend legend with raw natural beauty.

See more work from across the islands in my Places collection.

The Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye

View towards the Cuillin mountains from the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, with mist rolling over rugged peaks and a rocky stream in the foreground.
View towards the Cuillin mountains from the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, with mist rolling over rugged peaks and a rocky stream in the foreground.

Beneath the dark peaks of the Black Cuillin lies one of Scotland’s most magical landscapes — the Fairy Pools. Crystal-clear streams tumble down from the mountains, forming a series of small waterfalls and blue-green pools that have become world-famous among photographers, hikers, and those just chasing a moment of stillness in the Highlands.

Even on overcast days — maybe especially then — this place feels alive. The light breaks through fast-moving clouds, illuminating patches of hillside before slipping away again. It’s a rhythm the island lives by: soft, fleeting, and utterly unpredictable.

Woman sitting on a rocky ledge overlooking a waterfall at the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, surrounded by golden light and rugged hills
Woman standing with her dog and the foot of a rugged mountain, at the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, surrounded by golden light and rugged hills

The pools take their name from local folklore — said to be where fairies once bathed, hidden in the mists that roll down from Glen Brittle. Today, it’s the same timeless mix of wild beauty and otherworldly calm that continues to draw people from all over the world.

Man with his dog standing on a mountain trail beside a waterfall at the Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye, with dramatic clouds over the Cuillin mountains
Couple taking a selfie during a hike at the Fairy Pools on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with rugged cliffs and misty mountains in the background.

Each image here captures that mood: the water’s movement, the texture of volcanic rock, and the play between light and shadow that makes Skye what it is — untamed, dramatic, and impossible to forget.

Scotland never runs short of landscapes that blur the line between myth and reality.

Explore more scenes from across the country in my Places collection, or browse further Scottish landscapes in my Black & White portfolio.

Golden Light Offshore – Turbines at Sunset

Close view of turbine framed by glowing sunset offshore.
Turbines silhouetted against fiery orange evening skies.

The North Sea never fails to deliver moments of raw beauty. As the sun dips below the horizon, the sky ignites in deep oranges and fiery reds, setting the backdrop for lines of turbines standing firm against the evening swell.

These iPhone images capture the transition between the working day and the quiet power of the sea at dusk. The offshore platforms glow in the last light, while the turbines stretch into the distance, silhouetted against storm-broken clouds. It’s a reminder of the balance between nature and engineering that defines life offshore.

Each evening brings something different, and on this night the dramatic skies felt like a stage curtain closing, leaving the wind farm in a glow of colour that lingers long after the shift ends.

Dramatic sunset sky over North Sea wind turbines.
Row of turbines stretching across the horizon under evening light.

Offshore life is a mix of industry and nature, and evenings like this highlight the beauty within both. To see more of my work across different projects, take a look through my Wind Industry and Industrial portfolios.

Offshore substation platform viewed from vessel deck at golden hour.

Remembrance Poppy Display – St Annes Parish Church

Photo of St Annes Church in Lytham St Annes with a cascade of red poppies flowing from the tower for Remembrance Day
Drone photo of St Annes Church in Lytham St Annes with a cascade of red poppies flowing from the tower for Remembrance Day

Today we remember - those who paid the ultimate price 🎖️,

and the many, many more who’ve quietly checked themselves out since.

You are not forgotten.

Those still fighting their battles.

You are not on your own.

Please talk.

Each year, the Remembrance period brings a powerful stillness to communities across the UK — a pause to reflect on the lives lost in conflict. This striking poppy display at St Annes Parish Church does exactly that.

Thousands of handmade poppies cascade from the church tower to the ground, symbolising the ongoing flow of remembrance from generation to generation. Seen from above, the red trail cuts through the old brickwork and gravestones — a vivid reminder of sacrifice and resilience.

The installation was created by local volunteers, each poppy representing care, memory, and community effort.