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View of Fairy Glen

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View of Fairy Glen

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  • Location: Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    September 5, 2024

    Mountaineering

    Nestled in the hills of Uig, above the sweeping slopes of Glen Conon, lie the enchanting geographic formations that form Balnaknock. The Fairy Glen (Bail nan cnoc in Gaelic, meaning …
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    November 15, 2024

    Hiking

    This is a lovely vantage point with sweeping views of the glen’s rolling hills, fields, and winding paths. On a clear day you can glimpse the surrounding countryside and even distant lochs.

    July 28, 2025

    Hiking

    An enchanting landscape that truly evokes fairytales! Be sure to stay on the marked paths to protect the vegetation and landscape from erosion. When we were here, many people ignored them in order to get the best photo opportunity. Unnecessary!
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    Elevation 100 m

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    Location: Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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