The postcard location of Neist Point lighthouse was impressive to see in person, as well as the surrounding sea cliffs and beaches. Despite being busy with tourists due to its popularity, the lighthouse is miles from the nearest village. Being a difficult location to reach without a car, getting to Neist Point was a journey in itself.

The locals on the Isle of Skye were wonderful throughout the whole trip. Every person we met greeted us with lovely respect and a friendliness you’d be hard pressed to find somewhere else. A Mum and her teenage son who moved to the island from Argentina ten years ago gave us a lift most of the way to Neist Point Lighthouse. It was such a friendly gesture and also unbelievably interesting to hear some of her stories. One particularly interesting part of her past was her travels around South America for 9 months. Details of how she met her now Scottish husband whilst fighting for survival in Patagonia are certainly stories you don’t hear often.

The day ended with a stunning sunset over the Uist mountains on the horizon.