Skye Geography Tours

07/08/2023

Great feedback from Susanne who took a morning tour to Braes:
"Thanks to you and your appreciative view on nature, your fascination of geology and history as well as your friendly way with people, this was a fantastic day in Skye's wonderful countryside! When I am back on Skye I will ask for a new tour!
Thanks a lot! Susanne."

26/07/2023

Latest feedback from Michael and Iklas who came on a Skye Geography Tour:
"Thank you Mark for a very enjoyable and instructive day. My wife and I would highly recommend your tour for anyone who is looking for a more personalised, bespoke, relaxed and off-the-beaten-track introduction to Skye with a very knowledgeable guide.
Best wishes, Micheal."

23/07/2023

Finally visited the famous eroding cliffs at Happisburgh today. I’ve seen it in many textbooks, but seeing it for real brings the impact home.

16/07/2023

Intriguing rock formations on the beach today - dolerite (dark, slightly green band) across the limestone (lighter grey and white rock). This was formed when magma was pushed through the existing limestone (about 500 million years old) at great pressure under the Earth's surface. This then cooled, forming the basalt band about 65 million years ago.

16/07/2023

A very wet day in Torrin today, but we still had a great day! The colours seemed more intense, the landscape more dramatic! Thank you Michael and Iklas.

15/07/2023

Today's trip took us to Torrin and Elgol - possibly the most beautiful part of Skye! Magical woodlands to a deserted beach was the highlight. Thank you Bobbi and Sarah for you great company!

13/07/2023

I had a great day out in Braes with Nicole and David today - splendid views, excellent company and were privileged to see a pod of dolphins too. Fabulous!

12/07/2023

Spent the day volunteering at Trees for Life in Dundreggan (https://treesforlife.org.uk/dundreggan/) - a fantastic day. They propagate 10's of thousands of trees each year which are used across Scotland on replanting schemes. The nursery looks great - bursting at the seams with so many young trees, ready for the next season planting.

10/07/2023

Just returned from a fabulous Torrin Tour trip. Super weather, fascinating geology and great company! Thanks Richard, Jack and Gillie for making it such a great day!

09/07/2023

It's not always sunny on Skye, but sometimes Ben Tianavaig looks more interesting surrounded in cloud - perhaps she will reveal herself at some point today!

06/07/2023

The bell heather is looking amazing, despite the previous 2 months of very low rainfall.

05/07/2023

It's hard to imagine, but each small drop in the river here is created by an individual lava layer that was formed around 65 million years ago!

03/07/2023

The view from Ben Tianavaig towards the Red Cuillin beyond Braes on Skye - fabulous light!

03/07/2023

Join me off the beaten track… The Isle of Skye is a very popular destination, and it can be hard to escape the crowds.  My guided day explorations take small groups (4-8 people) into carefully chosen quiet corners of Skye to share the landscape, geography and geology and explain how it came abou...

03/07/2023

Two tour options this season:

Torrin Tour or Braes Exploration

I'll pick you up in Portree or Broadford and we'll spend the day exploring the Geography of the local area by car and on foot.

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Join me off the beaten track… The Isle of Skye is a very popular destination, and it can be hard to escape the crowds.  My guided day explorations take small groups (4-8 people) into carefully chosen quiet corners of Skye to share the landscape, geography and geology and explain how it came abou...

01/07/2023

Join me off the beaten track…
The Isle of Skye is a very popular destination, and it can be hard to escape the crowds. My guided day explorations take small groups (4-8 people) into carefully chosen quiet corners of Skye to share the landscape, geography and geology and explain how it came about.

Part geography field trip, part walk, part tour, my aim is to provide a fun day exploring, and to widen your understanding of the natural environment of this fabulous island.

I do all the planning and organising, so all you need to do is relax, enjoy the landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of the beauty of Skye.