The Isle of Skye is the place
where I think everyone should visit once in their lifetime! I have been longing
to visit Europe for a long time. I like to experience various kinds of culture
and take adventures on my own to discover the mysterious and incredible thing
in our surrounding. According to my investigation, not boasting, I think The
Isle of Skye has one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world, which is
worthy of exploring both the nature and cultural heritages there.
It’s located in Scotland and takes its name from the old Norse
sky-a, meaning ‘cloud island’. What a wonderful and dreamy name! Also, The Isle
of Skye is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. Along with
Edinburgh and Loch Ness, it’s one of Scotland’s top-three tourist destinations.
No wonder it was recently voted '4th best island in the world’ by National
Geographic magazine!
It has been a popular tourist attraction and renowned for its astounding
scenery, abundant wildlife, turbulent history, magnificent geography, rich Gaelic
music and various outdoor activities from climbing to sea kayaking. Its charm is
beyond description. Once you step on the island, you have no choice but to fall
in love with here. The reason why is because Skye has lots of stunning marvels
such as the upright sea cliff of Kilt Rock, the massive landslip formation of
the Quiraing and the Falls of Glomach, one of Britain’s highest waterfalls!
Situated in the west coast of mainland Scotland, Skye’s landscape is
distinctly Highland with sparkling lochs, velvet moors and towering sea cliffs
and peaks. Portree, the capital of Skye, also has a picturesque, pastel
cottage-lined harbor. Aside from that, there are also lots of lofty castles, tiny
crofthouses, cosy pubs, restaurants and lodge, delicate cuisines, fresh seafood,
art galleries and craft studios in Skye. The especial one is, at Kilmuir
Graveyard, you can see a memorial to the Jacobite heroine, Flora MacDonald, who
helped him escape from Scotland. Actually, you can gain a chance to not only
enjoy the natural view but also experience the culture value as long as you
travel here! Only one thing you need to pay attention is to prepare for the changeable
weather.
Again, Skye is a home to diverse wildlife ranging from red deer and
Scottish wildcats to pine martens and mountain hares. And it’s easy to spot
seals, dolphins, otters, golden eagles or sea eagles while you have
watersports. Isn’t it enough to convince you to take a visit here? Then, there
is another unique enchantment In spite of its small size, the island boasts an
impressive 12 Munros, in particular the stark peaks of the famous Cuillin range
which becomes a worldwide place for the hillwalkers keen to challenge their
physical limits on rock climbing. That is so-called “Inaccessible Pinnacle”. The range becomes
the icon of Skye and the peaks are visible from every corner of the island! All
the information above hopefully give a clear idea why I think Skye is an
amazing place that everyone should visit once in their lifetime.
