Photos of the Isle of Mull, Isle of Skye, Dutchman's Cap, Coll, Eigg, Iona and Lunga in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
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BAC MOR 01A - Dutchman's Cap
Bac Mòr or Dutchman's Cap, Treshnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
Bac Mòr is of ancient volcanic origin, and the central peak is a former cone. The low lying plain surrounding it was formed from a glassy lava field.
Bac Mòr is of ancient volcanic origin, and the central peak is a former cone. The low lying plain surrounding it was formed from a glassy lava field.
IONA 02B - Iona Abbey
Iona Abbey on the Island of Iona in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
In 563, Columba came to Iona from Ireland with twelve companions, and founded a monastery, but little remains of the monastic buildings of that early period. The Columban community survived several Viking attacks but around 1200 a community of Benedictine monks was founded on the site by Reginald, son of Somerled, the self-styled ‘king of the Isles’. The abbey remained an important place of worship and pilgrimage until the Reformation in 1560, after which monastic life came to an end.
It’s thought that the world famous Book of Kells was made here, along with other great works of art. Iona’s Abbey Museum houses Scotland’s finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses.
In 563, Columba came to Iona from Ireland with twelve companions, and founded a monastery, but little remains of the monastic buildings of that early period. The Columban community survived several Viking attacks but around 1200 a community of Benedictine monks was founded on the site by Reginald, son of Somerled, the self-styled ‘king of the Isles’. The abbey remained an important place of worship and pilgrimage until the Reformation in 1560, after which monastic life came to an end.
It’s thought that the world famous Book of Kells was made here, along with other great works of art. Iona’s Abbey Museum houses Scotland’s finest collection of early medieval carved stones and crosses.
IONA 10A - St Oran's Chapel and Reilig Odhrain
The 12th century St Oran's Chapel and the ancient Reilig Odhrain burial ground on the Isle of Iona in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
IONA 13A - Iona Nunnery
The Nunnery Church, Iona Nunnery on the Inner Hebridean Isle of Iona, Scotland.
The Augustinian convent was established after the foundation of the nearby Benedictine monastery of 1203. The nunnery was reduced to a ruin following the reformation.
The Augustinian convent was established after the foundation of the nearby Benedictine monastery of 1203. The nunnery was reduced to a ruin following the reformation.
IONA 15A - Maclean's Cross
Maclean's Cross on the Island of Iona, Scotland.
Medieval pilgrims going to the abbey, paused at this 15th century roadside cross to pray.
Medieval pilgrims going to the abbey, paused at this 15th century roadside cross to pray.
IONA 16A - Ruins of Bishop's House
Bishop's House ruins on the Isle of Iona in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The Bishop's House on the north side of Iona Abbey was built in the 1630s for Bishop Neil Campbell.
The Bishop's House on the north side of Iona Abbey was built in the 1630s for Bishop Neil Campbell.
IONA 18A - Iona Parish Church
The Parish Church of Iona in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The church was built in 1828 by William Thomson, to a design by James Smith of Inverness.
The church was built in 1828 by William Thomson, to a design by James Smith of Inverness.
IONA 25A - Iona Gallery and Pottery
Iona Gallery and Pottery, housed in a converted croft on the Inner Herbridean Island of Iona, Scotland. Visit the website
LUNGA 01A - A distant view of Lunga
Lunga in the Tresnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The Treshnish Isles are classed as an Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their wealth of flora and fauna.
Dun Cruit or Harp Rock can be seen to the right of the photo. It is just separated from Lunga by a narrow channel and is home to more than 6,000 seabirds.
The Treshnish Isles are classed as an Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their wealth of flora and fauna.
Dun Cruit or Harp Rock can be seen to the right of the photo. It is just separated from Lunga by a narrow channel and is home to more than 6,000 seabirds.
LUNGA 0sA - Harp Rock, Lunga
Dun Cruit or Harp Rock on Lunga in the Tresnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The Harp Rock stack is just separated from Lunga by a narrow channel and is home to more than 6,000 seabirds.
The Treshnish Isles are classed as an Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their wealth of flora and fauna.
The Harp Rock stack is just separated from Lunga by a narrow channel and is home to more than 6,000 seabirds.
The Treshnish Isles are classed as an Site of Special Scientific Interest because of their wealth of flora and fauna.
LUNGA 04A - Lunga and Dutchman's Cap
A sailing boat moored off Lunga in the Tresnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
Dutchman's Cap lies in the distance.
Dutchman's Cap lies in the distance.
ISLE OF MULL 07A - Abhainn na l-Uamha
The hydro-electricity turbine house, by the Abhainn na l-Uamha on the lower slopes of Ben More, the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 09C - Loch na Keal and Creag Brimishgan
Loch na Keal and Creag Brimishgan, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 11B - Sunset over Loch na Keal
The setting sun over Loch na Keal on the Hebridean Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 11C - 'Scottish Power', Loch na Keal
Power lines and the setting sun over Loch na Keal at Balmeanach on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 13B - Post box by Loch Spelve
Post Box and Loch Spelve near Kinlochspelve on the Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 16A - Loch Spelve, Croggan
Loch Spelve and a distant view of the Firth of Lorn from Croggan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 16B - Rainbow over Loch spelve at Croggan
Rainbow over Loch Spelve at Croggan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 17A - The Mushroom Rock, Croggan
The Mushroom Rock at Croggan on the banks of Lock Spelve on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 18A - Oyster beds in Loch Spelve
Oyster beds in Loch Spelve at Croggan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 19A - Salmon fish farm on Loch Spelve
A Scottish salmon fish farm on Loch Spelve, the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 19B - Salmon fish farm on Loch Spelve
A Scottish salmon fish farm on Loch Spelve, the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 25A Tobermory clock tower
The clock tower and the "Les Routiers" awarded fish and chip van, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
ISLE OF MULL 26A - Edward V111 post box, Tobermory
A rare Edward V111 pillar box at Tobermory on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Edward V111 reigned for less than a year and was never crowned due to his abdication.
Edward V111 reigned for less than a year and was never crowned due to his abdication.
ISLE OF MULL 35A - Calliac Point
The rocky coastline off Calliac Point on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 51A - Crannog on Loch Sguabain
Caisteal Eoghainn a' Chinn Bhig, Loch Sguabain, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
The name Caisteal Eoghainn a' Chinn Bhig means "the Caisteal of Ewen of the Little Head". This crannog has a defensive 3.3 m thick, dry-stone wall which surrounds an inner area of 22 m by 10m that probably contained domestic structures.
Ewen was killed during a 16th century battle between the Macleans and Maclaines, when his little head was cut off. This crannog is thought to be late medieval, and of artificial construction, but some believe it may have been a natural island. Another theory is that there may have been a causeway leading to it (see left of crannog) and that it may not have been an island at all.
The name Caisteal Eoghainn a' Chinn Bhig means "the Caisteal of Ewen of the Little Head". This crannog has a defensive 3.3 m thick, dry-stone wall which surrounds an inner area of 22 m by 10m that probably contained domestic structures.
Ewen was killed during a 16th century battle between the Macleans and Maclaines, when his little head was cut off. This crannog is thought to be late medieval, and of artificial construction, but some believe it may have been a natural island. Another theory is that there may have been a causeway leading to it (see left of crannog) and that it may not have been an island at all.
ISLE OF MULL 51B - Crannog on Loch Sguabain
Caisteal Eoghainn a' Chinn Bhig, Loch Sguabain, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 52B - Lochs of Glen More
The lochs of Glen More: Loch Airde Glais, Loch an Eilein and Loch an Eilein on the Hebridean Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 54A - Ben More
A wintery view of Ben More from the B8035 on the Isloe of Mull in the Inner Hebridees, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 60A - Bunessan war memorial
The war memorial at Bunessan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Burg can be seen in the distance.
Burg can be seen in the distance.
ISLE OF MULL 63A - Kilvickeon Church
Kilvickeon Church beside Loch Assapol near Bunessan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
The ruins of a late 12th to early 13th century church dedicated to Ernan, son of Eoghan, nephew of St Columba.
The ruins of a late 12th to early 13th century church dedicated to Ernan, son of Eoghan, nephew of St Columba.
ISLE OF MULL 63B - Kilvickeon Church
The entrance arch, Kilvickeon Church beside Loch Assapol near Bunessan on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 63C - The Moriato Stone
The Mariota Stone, Kilvickeon Church, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
This early to mid 16th century graveslab is now in a protective chest at the ancient Kilvickeon Church.
The inscription on the stone reads, "HIC IACET MARIOTA FILIA .." (Here lies Mariota, daughter of ……’.)
This early to mid 16th century graveslab is now in a protective chest at the ancient Kilvickeon Church.
The inscription on the stone reads, "HIC IACET MARIOTA FILIA .." (Here lies Mariota, daughter of ……’.)
ISLE OF MULL 63D - Sheela na gig, Kilvickeon Church
Sheela-na-gig carving, Kilvickeon Church on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
On the outer church wall near the entrance is this worn piece of carved sandstone believed to be a sheela-na-gig, a primitive female form to ward off evil and death.
On the outer church wall near the entrance is this worn piece of carved sandstone believed to be a sheela-na-gig, a primitive female form to ward off evil and death.
ISLE OF MULL 64A - Rocky coastline, Scoor
A view from Scoor along the rocky south coast of the Isle of Mull in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 69A - Mica in rocks and sand
Shiny mica in the rocks and sand at Ardalanish Bay on the Isle of Mull, Scotland
ISLE OF MULL 70A - Fingal's Rock, Fionnphort
The split Fingal's Rock at Fionnphort Bay on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
According to legend, this rock is split in two after being hurled between two angry giants.
According to legend, this rock is split in two after being hurled between two angry giants.
ISLE OF MULL 70B - Ross of Mull granite at Fionnphort
Ross of Mull granite on the beach at Fionnphort on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 89A - Eas Fors, Loch Tuath
A rainbow in the spray.
Strong winds lash up the waters of the dramatic Eas Fors as it plunges into Loch Tuath on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Strong winds lash up the waters of the dramatic Eas Fors as it plunges into Loch Tuath on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 89B - Eas Fors, Loch Tuath
A rainbow in the spray. Strong winds lash up the waters of the dramatic Eas Fors as it plunges into Loch Tuath on the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
ISLE OF MULL 90AD - Caber Tossing, Mull Highland Games
Tossing the caber at the Mull and Iona Highland Games, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
The Caber Toss is judged by control and not distance. The caber must turn in the air and land on its heaviest end directly away from the tosser in the "12 o'clock" position.
The Caber Toss is judged by control and not distance. The caber must turn in the air and land on its heaviest end directly away from the tosser in the "12 o'clock" position.
ISLE OF MULL 90BB - Galleon Ball Throw, Mull Highland Games
Tobermory Galleon Cannonball Throw at the Mull and Iona Highland Games, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
The Galleon Ball is a cannonball recovered from the wreck of the San Juan de Sicilia in Tobermory Bay. This was one of the 130 ships that formed the ill-fated Spanish Armada of 1588.
The Galleon Ball is a cannonball recovered from the wreck of the San Juan de Sicilia in Tobermory Bay. This was one of the 130 ships that formed the ill-fated Spanish Armada of 1588.
ISLE OF MULL 90CA - Weight over Bar, Mull Highland Games
Tossing the Weight over Bar at the Mull and Iona Highland Games, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Scotland.
A 56lb weight is used for the weight over bar toss.
A 56lb weight is used for the weight over bar toss.
ISLE OF SKYE 20A - The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr from Loch Leathan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
STAFFA 05A - Fingal's Cave and The Great Face
Fingals Cave on the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The volcanic Staffa is famous for its spectacular hexagonal basalt columns. This cliff face is known as The Colonnade or The Great Face and it was these cliffs and caves that inspired Felix Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture' which was premiered in London in 1832.
This cave became known as Fingal's Cave after the hero of a poem by the 18th century Scots poet, James Macpherson.
The volcanic Staffa is famous for its spectacular hexagonal basalt columns. This cliff face is known as The Colonnade or The Great Face and it was these cliffs and caves that inspired Felix Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides Overture' which was premiered in London in 1832.
This cave became known as Fingal's Cave after the hero of a poem by the 18th century Scots poet, James Macpherson.
STAFFA 05B - Fingal's Cave and The Great Face
Fingal's Cave on the Isle of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
STAFFA 06A - Fingal's Cave and Boat Cave
Fingal's Cave and the smaller Boat Cave on Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
STAFFA 07A - McKinnon's Cave and The Great Face
McKinnon's Cave, Staffa in the Treshnish Isles, Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
STAFFA 10A - Basalt columns in The Great Face on Staffa
The huge basalt columns of Staffa in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland.
The hexagonal basalt columns formed due to the steady cooling of flows of volcanic lava as they came into contact with the colder tuff bedrock (compressed volcanic ash and dust). Above the columns is a layer of basaltic lava composed of shattered columns and volcanic debris.
The hexagonal basalt columns formed due to the steady cooling of flows of volcanic lava as they came into contact with the colder tuff bedrock (compressed volcanic ash and dust). Above the columns is a layer of basaltic lava composed of shattered columns and volcanic debris.
