The Quiraing, Isle of Skye 1979

Rising dramatically from the northeastern coast of the Isle of Skye, the Quiraing is one of Scotland’s most awe-inspiring natural landmarks—a surreal, jagged landscape shaped by ancient landslides and steeped in myth. Located on the Trotternish Ridge, this otherworldly terrain has captured the imagination of geologists, hikers, photographers, and storytellers alike.

The Quiraing is part of a vast landslip formation along the Trotternish Peninsula, the result of ancient volcanic activity followed by massive earth movements. Unlike most landslides, the Quiraing is still slowly shifting even today, causing the road below to require frequent repairs. Towering cliffs, needle-like rock pinnacles, and sweeping plateaus give the area its distinctive character.