In Search of Water Horses on Skye
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An Isle of Skye Tour from Edinburgh is a popular multi-day tour of Scotland.
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The Isle of Skye is the largest island in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, and as such, hidden gems like Loch Coruisk are often missed by travellers on mixed group tours.
Our article below “In Search of the Water Horses on Skye” is about Loch Coruisk on the Isle of Skye – Enquire about a Private Skye Tour.
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'In search of Water Horses on Skye'
Loch Coruisk is an epic freshwater loch on the Isle of Skye (Gaelic Coire Uisg / the ‘Cauldron of Waters’) As such, this unique location makes for an incredible addition to your Scotland travel.
A back door to the Cuillin mountains and with views of epic proportions.
…a scene so stern as that dread lake. Sir Walter Scott
They say memories are the treasure trove of the mind, and this is one of the best views in Europe.
Not just the view, but the feel of your surroundings will stay with you forever.
A special place. A fey place, and a place where water horses lurk in the deep loch.
Yet, on a fine day like today, you would still consider taking your chances even if it is just dipping your toes.
Water horses lurk in the deep
On a recent Scotland tour, we added this wonderful corner of the Isle of Skye to our itinerary.
Isle of Skye from Edinburgh is a popular choice for travellers.
Most visitors travel by boat from the little harbour at Elgol, although you can walk from Sligachan (7-8 miles)
The rocky coastline from Elgol can also be walked, but this involves negotiating the “Bad Step.”
The “Bad Step” above Loch Scavaig
A tricky rock face with a sheer drop into Loch Scavaig and not for the faint-hearted.
Elgol is a great addition to any Scotland travel plans you have and coupled with a boat trip on the BellaJane , or Misty Isle Cruises makes this a truly marvellous experience.
Sir Walter Scott visited the Cuillin and Loch Coruisk in 1814 and described it thus: ‘Rarely human eye has known A scene so stern as that dread lake, With its dark ledge of barren stone…’
An Isle of Skye sightseeing tour can naturally draw you to the North East of the Island, and the beautiful Trotternish peninsula.
The Trotternish is a must-see and a great start to any Isle of Skye sightseeing tour. The Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Lealt Falls and over to the Quiraing to name a few.
Isle of Skye from Edinburgh
This does not mean you’ve seen it all. In fact, far from it !!
Skye is a large island. The largest of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland with over 400 miles of coastline.
On a private guided tour of Scotland, one of the advantages is exploring places large bus tours will never reach, and having a local guide.
Sometimes secret places or sometimes places less visited.
Find out about adding a trip to Loch Coruisk on your multi-day Scotland tour with Scottish Guided Tours.
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