Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls Viewpoint
On the Inner Hebridean Isle of Skye are two spectacular sights visible from the same observation point on the Trotternish Peninsula.
One is the magnificent 90-meter Kilt Rock, which looks strikingly similar to a pleated kilt. Made up of basalt columns resting on a sandstone base, one might even say that the colors of the rock formation appear almost tartan.
The other point of interest is the Mealt waterfall, fed from nearby Mealt Loch, which plummets from the top of the cliffs to the rock-laden coast below.
Beyond these visual treats, the site also has an aural element. When a strong wind is blowing while one observes the sights, a beautiful yet haunting tone appears from the surrounding area.
Disguised, the instrument emitting the eerie noise is the fencing surrounding the lookout point. Holes facing the sea allow wind into the piping, turning the safety feature into an organ to accompany the breathtaking views off the northeastern coast of Skye.
Thank you for joining me on my travels through Scotland one Photo at a time. I hope you enjoyed it just as much as I did.
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Have a Blessed day
Coreen
PS. I am saving up for upcoming Landscape Photography Trips to Scotland and Namibia and a few road trips in the USA, including Route 66 and The historic Apache Trail. Also on my list are National Parks and Botanical gardens in South Africa, the UK, and the USA.
The most important photography trip for me is to return to Scotland. I am honoring my promise to my Father to return and capture the beautiful landscapes and the elusive Puffins. Your help to make these trips a reality would be much appreciated in today’s economy.
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