Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing,
Onward! the sailors cry;
Carry the lad that's born to be King
Over the sea to Skye
by
Sir Harold Boulton (1859 – 1935 )
If ever you decide to go over the sea to Skye, you must not miss the chance to ride on the MV Glenachullish, a tiny car ferry – the only remaining turntable ferry in the world that is manually operated. The ferry operates across the Kyle Rhea straits, connecting Glenelg on the Scottish mainland with Kylerhea on Skye.
Since the Skye Bridge opened in 1975, it is tempting to just take the bridge across and back, but what I suggest you do, as we did last year, is to take the bridge across, but return via the Kylerhea Ferry further south on the island at Kylerhea. There is another main ferry crossing that most people know about, crossing from Mallaig on the mainland to Armadale on Skye, but the crossing you really must experience is the one from Glenelg across to Kylerhea. The scenery approaching the ferry on both sides is spectacular, and you will feel as if you have stepped back in time.
This is the view from the isle of Skye looking down towards the ferry and across the Kyle Rhea straits. The road, like many in the highlands and Islands, is not for the faint of heart. It is a one track road with passing places, and you must understand the etiquette of driving on those roads. Whoever is closest to a Passing Place must pull in to allow the other to pass. It is then customary to flash your lights and give a small wave to say Thank You.
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Another view of the Kyle Rhea straits and mainland Scotland.
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Be prepared for roadblocks - Scottish style - on the way to the ferry on the Skye side.
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The ferry has just arrived from Glenelg.
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The view from the ferry is breathtaking.
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The Painted Rock greets us on the Glendale side of the crossing.
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Buy some souvenirs of your historic crossing at the lighthouse, which serves as a small gift shop.
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You have to watch out for traffic jams wherever you are in the Scottish Highlands.
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very beautiful photos
I think you must be a great photographer.
between hills, water and sky is very beautiful and fun @dmcamera.
I always wait for your work
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Beautiful place, and well captured. Best visited in an original Mini by the looks of it, I think we have bicyle paths wider than that 8-).
Thanks! Yes, we do have bike paths that are wider. Lol!
The whole place looks like a throw back in time. Beautiful mountainous scenery.
Yes, time stands still when I go back there!
Lovely weather you had when looking at your pictures! Fun driving those roads (bicyclelanes🤣) thinking back at my roadtrip trough Scotland. We we’re soaking wet even camped in the car☔️
That's a shame. :-( We have the added advantage that when we go to Scotland, we stay with my family on the northeast coast. We watch the weather, and as soon as we see that the west is going to be clear, we head there! It works every time for us!
Beautiful pictures and a great article about Skye and the ferry, reading it bought back fond memories of a visit by ferry to the island few years ago. Thank you for sharing 😊
Thanks, and you are welcome! I'm glad I managed to stir up some memories. Steemit is like that. :-)
Such a beautiful place, Diane... Wish I was there... :)
It's hauntingly beautiful! You should visit it sometime!
This looks wonderful. Great pictures and story. Love the poem at the beginning.
Thanks! I appreciate that!
This is fabulous, i've always wanted to go to skye! Especially for the fairy pools and the old man of storr but there is so much beauty there. It really is a photographer's dream! I will keep that ferry in mind as well, it looks like a fun crossing :)
We go there often on our trips back. We stay at my Dad’s and watch the weather, and as we find it clear in the west, we head there! That was the first time on the Kylerhea Ferry, though!
Fantastic! Have you ever done the drive/train journey from mallaig to fort william? Or even the trip from fort william to the central belt? The scenery on that route is stunning as well.
Lovely place dear, how I wish I can personally witness its picturesque view!
Wow!! really nice and cool post!! And all photos are great - quality is very high! Thanks for sharing with this land.. )
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
Great post and awesome pictures!!
Thanks so much!
This is one of the most delightful things I’ve seen! Your photos are amazing with such rich color--and the charming adventure you’re telling only makes this post better. Love it. :)
Thank you so much! That’s so sweet of you!
great shots of this beautiful area :)
Thanks @tattoodjay!
Most welcome my friend
Skye is one of my favorite places. The Quiraing is a great place for photography.
It is! We stayed right beside the Quiraing on that particular trip around Skye! We hiked up the long and difficult path, and had to return before we got to the top because we came to a very difficult place to pass. It was not until later that we realized that we could have driven half way up it! It's on our list for another trip!
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. I guess it's harsh climate has helped preserve it's wildness. Skye, and the Scottish Highlands in general have always been on my bucket list. Thanks for the wonderful photo inspirations.
looks pretty cute and I feel real effects to see these....WOW!
Gosh...you have some stunning photography :) and this brings back memories of Scotland...although we have not been as far ar Sky ( only Inverness ) I miss England and Scotland...lived in Cambridgeshire for 30 years...and now...since 2007 I am based in Canada ...thank you for visiting my Monty :) so glad I found you! I shall be visiting your profile...amazing photography!!
Thanks! My hometown is not far from Inverness, and I used to live in Canada too. I have always had cats. Our last two passed away last year within months of each other. They were 19 and 18. We have my son’s 2 Siamese cats are with us, though for now.
Where did you live in Canada?/ I am in Lucan - north London...since 2009 and before in GTA :) I am sorry to hear about your cats...I have always had dogs when I lived in England...never even though of getting a cat...untill I was given one as a gift...and now I am totally in love with them...lol we have two...Monty and Shuli ( British Shorthair ) will be posting Shuli here soon too :) so lovely meeting you Diane :)
Lovely to meet you too. I lived in Ottawa and in Byron, London next to the ski hill. Is the ski hill still there?
Well...fancy that!! I know Byron...lovely area...and oc visted Ottawa :) yes...it is still there...:) If you are ever in this area...we shall have to get together for a good chinwag, Diane :)
Oh Cool! I have not been back in a long time - since the eighties in fact! The house I lived in was on Ski Valley Crescent - we bought it brand new, and my kids loved Storybook Gardens!
Our friend lives in Byron...he is from uk :)
This is on my bucket list! Gorgeous. Resteemed!
Thank you! A good place to have on your bucket list. 😊