The vessel had just set sail from Uig on the Isle of Skye when the alarm was raised at about 14:45. Ferry services had just returned to normal at Uig for the first time since January after months ...

Another stunning, unearthly site on the Isle of Skye beckoning intrepid explorers is the Old Man of Storr in Trotternish Ridge. From Fairy Glen in Uig, a 45-minute drive will get you there.

The Isle of Skye has long been a darling of both photographers ... a single-track road between the small villages of Staffin and Uig. From here, you can access the main Quiraing Circuit Trail ...