Tuesday 3 July 2018

Butt of Lewis

The lazy, hazy days of Summer continue here on the Isle of Lewis.  There is a slight wind so the midges are kept at bay thankfully.  We took a little break and drove up to the Butt of Lewis to the lighthouse, just a few moments drive from our little cottage.  The seas were a beautiful blue with touches of emerald green and so calm.  Looking down over the cliff at some of the crags were birds still on their nests, such a beautiful setting for new life.  Their song was music to my ears and was also a complete joy to sit and watch their flights.



How I envy them their moment of freedom flying over the beautiful rocks and diving down into the sea.  Perhaps not, I am sure it would be far too cold.  Although in fairness it does look the part, we could be on a Caribbean Island with its golden sands.




The Lighthouse, which was built by David Stevenson to aid shipping in the 1860s and can be seen for miles around.




It is situated on the extreme North West tip of the Island and is an amazing place to view the many varieties of wildlife.  Sadly the lighthouse was automated in 1998 and is not open to the public.  The views never cease to amaze whatever the weather.  

Work on the garden continues, a little at a time.  The pots are stunning and such a beautiful array of colour.  The moor too is a living thing and the changing colours as we go though the seasons is a joy to behold.  Some of the wildflowers are spectacular and add to the beauty of this Island that I love to call home.  Many of the craft enterprises on the Island have been influenced by the beauty of the landscape.  I don't think I will ever tire of the rugged beauty.


I hope you enjoyed our mini tour and the ever changing landscape of this little Island.  We are now making plans for some more little tours further afield.

See you soon.


22 comments:

  1. What a wonderful post! The blues are simply stunning!

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  2. I agree with Chip Butter--the blues of the ocean are just gorgeous! You had a lovely day to enjoy the beauty of the cliffs. I really like seeing how you showed us the lighthouse rising in each photo. Have a nice day. ♥

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  3. Your weather looks pretty stupendous! I'm glad to see you taking advantage of it and getting around to see all the sights. Loved the blue sea and the lighthouse! ((hugs)), Teresa :-)

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  4. Oh, such a beautiful sight! The blue of the ocean and the green pastures look so peaceful. Thank you for sharing!

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  5. What wonderful colour in your photos. The sea is so blue! We enjoyed a similar scene today with visiting friends - but overlooking the Pacific Ocean in place of the Atlantic. There's nothing like watching the waves and the life of the sea and its surroundings for filling one's heart with beauty.

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  6. What a beautiful place to live. Love your photos, colors are vibrant.
    How big is your island?

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  7. It is going on for fifty years since I last lived on the island - thank you for the beautiful photographs and the journey back in time. I look forward to your future tours!

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  8. You live in a beautiful location. Enjoy these Summer days at home and when you go on outings to explore more of your island.

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  9. Doesn't it look beautiful in the sunshine.

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  10. You are blessed with beautiful surroundings, the sea, the rocks, the green, green grass and lovely flowers, and of course all the critters.

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  11. What a beautiful place ! Bad, that the sea is so cold, otherwise nobody would go to Italy or Spain anymore ! Nature should switch weather for a while !

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  12. Just stunning, as always. Thank you for the tour. X

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  13. If only we had wings to fly, the places we would go. Sounds like fun. You have beautiful views all around you.
    xx Beca

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  14. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour :) You have fun adventures!!

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  15. So lovely
    Photo number 5 the colour of the sea is almost beyond words.

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  16. Always enjoy your photographic tours! Thank you.

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  17. How wonderful it looks with such blue sea and sky. I can imagine how you would never tire of it all:)

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  18. I can see why it was your dream to live there, it’s so beautiful xx

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  19. I certainly did enjoy the little tour. Your pictures are lovely and I enlarged some of the rocks and sea ones to better see the details!!

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  20. I would never tire of the rugged landscape either. I would love to see some of the crafts in those shops. Would like to see some of the wildflowers there. Beautiful scenery.
    betsy

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  21. Thanks for sharing your outing with us. Absolutely beautiful over there on that Isle! Even a lighthouse. Many are automated in the USA. But I love the stories of years ago! Take care and blessings to you!

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  22. I ca only imagine the fine time I would have birding there.

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