Day 3: Jacobite Steam Train and Isle of Skye
This was a day for the boys – a ride on an old steam train. The 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct overlooks Loch Shiel and was made famous in the Harry Potter films. Our destination was Mallaig, where we had a short stay before boarding the ferry for the Isle of Skye. Return to the mainland was by the Skye Bridge opened in 1995, which connects the Isle of Skye with Kyle of Lochalsh. From there it was just a short drive to Eilean Donan Castle, on the shore of Loch Alsh. From there we made our way back to the hotel through Glen Shiel and Invergary.
On the way
Crossing Glenfinnan viaduct
Scenery
Scenery
Another train approaching
Plenty of bends in the track
Scenery seen from the train
Steaming on
Ever onwards
Spectacular scenery
Spectacular scenery
Signs of civilisation
The coast
Yet more bends
Bends again
We cross a small viaduct
last stretch
The locomotive
Interested travellers
It is hot inside the cabin
The driver
Mallaig harbour
Mallaig harbour
Isle of Skye
All aboard the ferry to the Isle of Skye
All aboard the ferry to the Isle of Skye
Leaving Mallaig
Approaching the Isle of Skye
View to the mainland
View from the Skye Bridge
Eilean Donan Castle
First glimpse of Eilean Donan Castle
First glimpse of Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
View from Eilean Donan Castle
Eilean Donan Castle
The dam on Loch Cluanie
Another evening photo taken looking out from the hotel
Trad. – The Skye Boat Song