Neist Point Lighthouse is perched on the farthest reach of Scotland'srugged Duirinish peninsula and Neist Point Lighthouse is perched on the farthest reach of Scotland's rugged Duirinish peninsula and marks the most westerly point on the Isle of Skye . First lit in 1909, the beacon has been automated since 1990, and the outbuildings, once home to lighthouse keepers, are now privately owned. In our image we're looking across the expanse of the Little Minch, a channel of water separating the Isle of Skye from the land mass we see on the horizon—the Outer Hebrides islands. The weather in these parts is normally not as calm as we see in our picture. Fog and mist frequently obscure Neist Point, and ferocious winds and lashing rains are common. Here, the lighthouse keepers may be gone, but the light remains, and for good reason... See more See less
