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.
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.
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.