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A little off the beaten track, Loch Scavaig is located in the pretty little village of Elgol, on the south side of Skye.
It is accessed via a long road that feels like it is leading you to the ends of the earth. The first time I visited, I saw the Cuillin mountains well before the lake. The raw beauty took my breath away.
Why are you going there?
Skye is undoubtedly my favorite place in Scotland. There is something about its wildness that makes me feel small in the most wonderful way – everyday problems feel insignificant in the face of ancient mountain ranges. For me, Loch Scavaig is the perfect epitome of that feeling.
How often do you go?
Not nearly as often as I’d like. I live in Edinburgh and try to get to Skye at least every other year, if work allows me and my husband to do so. We also try to visit outside the summer tourist season, which doesn’t always allow for the best weather, although it’s part of Skye’s charm I like to think.
How did you find it?
It was pure chance. On our second visit to Skye, we had a terrible week of almost constant rain and decided to go for a walk to get on the island, if only for the safety of our car.
We started down this winding road, the scenery growing more and more rugged with each turn. We kept driving until we came across it. The air dried long enough for us to explore the boulders along the stony shoreline without another soul in sight. It felt like magic.
What is your favorite memory?
Sat on my coat on a flat boulder because the stone was too wet, even as the sun shone. We ate our lunch and imagined the stories of local people who had lived there hundreds of years before.
Who do you take?
My husband and my dog. My favorite adventure friends. Although, I would love to take my family one day.
What do you take?
Food pack, rain gear and iPhone camera.
Sum it up in five words.
Effortlessly. Wild. Thrilling. Inspirational. Magical.
What other travel destinations are on your wish list?
There is so much to see in Scotland and we have barely even begun. I would love to explore more of the islands. Raasay is top of my list as it’s only a short ferry ride from Skye and I’d love to visit the Raasay Distillery to try some of their whisky.
Every year my husband and I vow to gather our North Coast 500 camping and travel gear and knock a few destinations off our list in one trip. Nothing really stops us except my dislike of a soggy sleeping bag if the weather takes a turn for the worst.
The Business of Whiskey by Elliot Fletcher (HarperCollins, £8.99), out now.
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