Snapshot: Fairy Pools in Isle of Skye

The waters are crystal clear, pooling into a calm stream after cascading down the hurried waterfalls, taking on the different colors of the stream.

These Fairy Pools in the Isle of Skye is a must visit if you’re travelling in Scotland and love a good hike. The pools form part of a stream that runs off the Cuillin mountains southeast of the Glen Brittle Forest. The village nearest to these pools is Carbost on the West of Skye, and it’s around a 10-minute drive from the village. From the carpark, it takes about 20 minutes to reach the first waterfalls where you can start gaping at nature’s wonders. Summer makes a good period to visit; the clear skies results in vivid colors of the pools. Cloudy days turn the pools’ tints a few notches down. If you want to see more splashes of color, Fall season is the best to visit. The rolling hills that serve as the Fairy Pools’ backdrop will explode into warm hues. The best part is when Autumn leaves fall into the stream, creating a kaleidoscope of colors in these Fairy Pools.

Tip: If you wish to have a tranquil time at the pools, visit early to avoid crowds. Mid-morning onwards, the area’s gonna get busy.