Kisimul Castle was built on a small island just off the coast from Castlebay on the Outer Hebridean island of Barra in medieval times.
If you ever fly from mainland Scotland to the famous beach airport on Barra you may be lucky to enjoy an aerial view too, as I did. More about the beach landing in another blog.
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It was breathtaking standing on the dunes at Tràigh Iar looking north west along the vast expanse of the remote sands.
Tràigh Iar (West Beach), Grenetote (Greinetobht), North Uist (Ubhist a thuath), Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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Breathe in that magnificent sea air and take an invigorating walk along the amazing Tràigh Mhòr beach.
2 miles of fine, golden sand with a view across the Minch and the Atlantic. If the sun is right you’ll get Caribbean turquoise waters like this as a reward. But remember it may rain, just as it did this day shortly afterwards.
Located near the hamlet of Tolsta, north of Stornoway on the east coast of the island.
Isle of Lewis / Eilean Leòdhais, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
West Beach on the Outer Hebridean Isle of Berneray (Beàrnaraigh na Hearadh) with the Harris mountains in the distance. The island has a picturesque coast with rugged rocks, sandy beaches, turquoise waters. Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
This beautiful white beach was mistakenly used for a travel photo for a beach in Thailand:-)
Imagine getting up before dawn and wandering down to the small pier in Port Charlotte. No-one around. You may even encounter a deer strolling through the village, like I did. Breathe in that fresh sea air and look out over Loch Indaal to the Paps of Jura mountains beyond. Port Charlotte, Islay, Inner Hebrides, Argyll & Bute, Scotland.
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It is even more breathtaking when you stand there on the shore ready to dive into the turquoise depths of the breathtaking Blue Lagoon on the Maltese island of Comino. A magnificent place for a swim, especially late in the day when most tourists have gone.
Better than any swimming pool! And yes they recorded part of the film with same name here:-)
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Leaving Leverburgh on the bus to Stornoway I chose a west facing window seat to enjoy the amazing coastline. The angle of the sunlight played along. The bus driver sped along the narrow road which he’d seen hundreds of times before and I did my best to capture the breath-taking scenery underway. My mouth open in awe several times.
Luskentyre, Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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On my trips to Port Charlotte on the inner Hebridean island of Islay, I often got up before dawn and walked to the tiny harbour to enjoy the sunrise and stunning views across Loch Indaal. Once I came face to face with a deer wandering through the silent village, as much surprised to see me as I was her. Other times an otter swam nearby or fish jumped out of the waters.
On this morning I loved the subtle dawn light towards the Oa Peninsula across the sea loch.
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This thatched cottage and barn with the amazing sands of Vallay beach (Tràigh Bhalaigh) in the background bring back memories of wonderful trips to the Outer Hebrides. When passing the first time, we literally slammed on the brakes to stop and enjoy the view – and take pictures like this one, of course! The quaint stone house, which may have been a cottar’s cottage, dates back to the 19th century. Near Sollas (Macleite), North Uist (Uist a Tuath), Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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Every evening there was an amazing sunset view from my balcony. I often had to be dragged away to dinner…..
This evening the sun set behind the rocks on the tip of the neighbouring island of La Gomera, about 40 km or 30 miles across the Atlantic Ocean. Wow! Taken from Los Gigantes on the Canary island of Tenerife, Spain.
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On a sunny March day I took a walk down to the harbour area and enjoyed this calm scene with the soothing blue waters, the beautiful sky and the subtle reflections of the yacht and castle ruins.
Dunbar, East Lothian, Scotland.
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The world is full of amazing places and moments. On an August weekend I waded out in the calm evening waters of Lake Ammer with the Bavarian Alps as a backdrop and enjoyed this breathtaking view. Eching am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany.
I love taking photos like this while swimming with my waterproof Olympus Tough cam.
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Imagine going for a dawn swim in the Mediterranean Sea and enjoying the first rays of light as you float in the warm waters. Such a unique moment.
On our last day, I took my underwater camera for a swim in the little cove at Cosmina Beach in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece, just a few minutes walk from my holiday apartment. Combining many of my passions – sunrise moments, photography, swimming, this view over the bay and more.
The light from the sun illuminated the clouds from behind, lending them a soft, ethereal glow over the waters of Mirabello Bay and the mountains on the Sitia Peninsula beyond.
I was so lucky that everything came together that morning. Often the sky was clear and the sun was not that round, golden ball on the horizon. Sometimes the sea was rough. Sometimes the salty water splashed on my lens. Sometimes I slept on…
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It was breathtaking standing on the dunes at Tràigh Iar looking south west towards the vast expanse of sands and the island of Vallay. Tràigh Iar (West Beach), Grenetote (Greinetobht), North Uist (Ubhist a thuath), Outer Hebrides, Scotland.
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This paddleboat built in traditional steamer style takes passengers back to the “good old days”. Well worth a trip if you are visiting Lake Ammer, Upper Bavaria, Germany in the summer months. Picturesque views of the Bavarian Alps and surrounding countryside.
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A standup paddleboarder maneuvers her way between the yachts moored in the calm evening waters of Lake Ammer with the Bavarian Alps as a backdrop. Captured while standing in the shallow lake near the village of Eching am Ammersee, Bavaria, Germany.
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On your evening out in Agios Nikolaos make sure you take a stroll around the lake away from the hustle and bustle. Sit and enjoy the beautiful view across this natural salt water lake to the busy cafés and restaurants. Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece
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Islay is a lovely island off the west coast of Scotland. One of the Inner Hebrides, it is home to a number of distilleries including Laphroaig, Lagavulin, Bowmore and Ardbeg. It also has many beautiful beaches, stretches of rugged coastline and picturesque villages.
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