Seilebost Beach – Isle of Harris

Every now and then, everything lines up — the weather, the light, the timing.

This was one of those moments.

After a stretch of unpredictable skies and passing showers, the clouds finally broke over Seilebost Beach, revealing a full rainbow arching across the bay. The golden light caught the sand and the water in a way that made the whole scene feel otherworldly.

It’s easily one of my favourite images from the trip. The Outer Hebrides have a habit of throwing these moments at you when you least expect them — a quick change in light, and suddenly you’re in the middle of something spectacular.

There’s no rush here. Just the sound of the waves, a bit of wind, and the reminder that sometimes you just have to stop the van, grab the camera, and take it in.

Uig Harbour, Isle of Skye

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.

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.

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.

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.