Neist Point Lighthouse, an Isle of Skye must see

Neist Point is a rocky headland located on the westernmost tip of the Isle of Skye, where one of Scotland's most striking and famous lighthouses is located. Perched on the edge of a basaltic cliff, the Neist Point Lighthouse overlooks “The Minch”, the strait that separates the wonderful archipelago of the Outer Hebrides from the Inner Hebrides. It is a spectacular location immersed in breathtaking views that embody all the unmistakable and intriguing magic of this magnificent land.



The Neist Point Lighthouse, inaugurated on November 1, 1909, and later automated in 1990, was built by David Alan Stevenson, a member of the family of civil engineers who built lighthouses scattered throughout Scotland, as well as a relative of the famous playwright and poet Robert Luis Stevenson, the author of Doctor Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The lighthouse tower measures 19 meters high and is positioned on the top of a 43-meter cliff, constantly whipped by the Northern winds and the raging ocean waves. The evocative scenery of this place is completed with the presence of numerous species of seabirds that nest around the rocky walls of the lighthouse. It is also believed to be one of Skye's favorite spots to observe the migratory passage of large cetaceans.



The promontory on which the austere white lighthouse stands can be reached from Dunvegan, through a winding one-lane road, a path of about 10 miles that reaches a small parking lot. This is where a path begins, one of 1 mile that descends to the lighthouse, a rather simple walk of about 40 minutes. There is also a small road to the right of the parking lot, a short path of 300 meters that leads to an exciting viewpoint. It is an ideal location from which to admire the entire scenic view of the lighthouse from above. The lighthouse signal of this "sentinel of the sea" is still in operation and can be seen up to 16 miles away.

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