The two humps on the horizon are the Red Hills by Broadford in Skye, as I said, 75 miles to the south of Stornoway. This picture was taken on 10 February, when visibility was very good. You can see from Cape Wrath all the way down to Kyle of Lochalsh; Cape Wrath is visible at night particularly on account of the lighthouse, whose flashes can be discerned from just below the horizon as you stand near the Butt of Lewis. The mountains on the mainland stand out at this time of year, wreathed in snow.
From my own viewpoint in Stornoway, I can make out the hills around Applecross on a clear day (like this afternoon), a mere 60 miles to the southeast.
I found your entry really interesting and informative ~ It is amazing that you can see so far away ~ Ally x
ReplyDeleteYou have a beautiful view there! I'm glad the sun came out for you today!
ReplyDeleteReminded me a little of looking out to Spurn Point Guido when I am at the flat on the East Coast.Also from my Daughters villa in Spain though she looks out to the Rock Of Gibralta over the straits.Great pictures and very interesting post as Ally said..Take Care God Bless Kath xx
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I'm glad you told us that the land is 75 miles out in that first photo, because I never would have guessed it.
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