An Otter Fence - HFF!

Taken from outside of the Bright Water Visitor Centre at Kyleakin, The centre took its name from the title of the book 'Ring of Bright Water' by naturalist and author Gavin Maxwell. This was one of a trilogy of books about his life and adventures with otters. 'The Rocks Remain', another book in the trilogy, features Teko, one of the otters who lived with him, and is the subject of the sculpture above. It was presented to the centre by its sculptor, Laurence Broderick. Gavin Maxwell bought the disused lighthouse cottage on EILEAN BÀN (the White Island), which is a small island below the Skye Bridge, where he wrote, and also reared otters. He died in 1969 and Teko died shortly afterwards.

Beyond the fence can be seen the remains of Casteal Maol, or Castle Maol, or Castle Moil as it is known.

The link is Val Doonican and 'Ring of Bright Water'

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iu12UBsOE20&t=102s

ROL/Photo, Fred Fouarge, Smiley Derleth, Roger Bennion and 44 other people have particularly liked this photo

85 comments - The latest ones

Andy Rodker ^club

I remember the book and film well. He also wrote well on other subjects. A book on Morocco was excellent but I forget the title. If I look it up I will emend these notes.
HFF!

6 years ago. Edited 6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Andy Rodker ^club

Thank you very much Andy. Really appreciated. I imagine you mean 'Lords of the Atlas?'
HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Andy Rodker ^club has replied to Ecobird ^club

Absolutely! Thank you Carol!

6 years ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Marvellous view and composition! HFF, Carol!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Many thanks Dimas. Really appreciated. HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Edward Bowthorpe

Beautiful dear Carol,eddie,xx

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Edward Bowthorpe

Thank you very much Eddie. Really appreciated. I wish you a lovely sunny weekend

6 years ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Otterly delightful, Carol. A really lovely shot. Have a lovely weekend.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Ha-ha! Thank you very much Diana. Really appreciated. Have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Karp Panta

HFF para todos los amig@s de IPERNITY !!!

6 years ago.

Dida From Augsburg

Nice shot and I love the title! ;-D

HFF, Carol and thanks for the information!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dida From Augsburg

Many thanks Dida. Really appreciated. This is one of my favourite places. HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

tatranka7

Amazing view...

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tatranka7

Many thanks tatranka. Really appreciated. Have a good weekend

6 years ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

What a beautiful sculpture Carol, and perfectly displayed. A lovely photo with the distant views and castle remains. HFF and I hope you have a good weekend.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you very much Rosa. Really appreciated. This is one of my favourite places. HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Very well composed Carol.
HFF and a nice weekend.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you very much Jaap. Really appreciated. HFF and have a lovely sunny weekend

6 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Very nice indeed. I am pretty sure that I have stood on this spot too but some time ago now, before the bridge was built. Nice to see the story too.

HFF, have a great weekend, Herb

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you very much Herb. Really appreciated. For me the first sight of the bridge means we are nearly 'home'. I have never been to Skye before the bridge was built. It must have made life easier for residents and tourists but the romantic in me kind of likes the ferries and the slower pace of life. HFF and have a good weekend

6 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

wonderful
Happy weekend and HFF

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Many thanks Annemarie. HFF and have a good weekend

6 years ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful, HFF!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Thank you very much Boarischa. Really appreciated. This is one of my favourite places. HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Excellent capture and a wonderful backdrop, love this island,
thanks for the info,
HFF and a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger (Grisly) ^club

Me too! Thank you very much Roger. Really appreciated. HFF and have a good weekend

6 years ago.

Pat Del ^club

Excellent picture, Carol ! I remember the vision of the ruined fortress 'Castle Moil'.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Pat Del ^club

Thank you very much Pat. Really appreciated. Kyleakin is one of my favourite places and I must have stacks of shots of Castle Moil! I am pleased it brings back memories

6 years ago.

sasithorn_s

Lovely image and title! Very impressive view, Carol!
HFF and a wonderful weekend to you.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to sasithorn_s

Thank you very much Sasi. Really appreciated. I love Kyleakin. HFF and have a wonderful weekend

6 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Smashing image from Kyleakin Carol. Thanks for the interesting notes and great link.

HFF and a wonderful weekend, Doug

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you very much Doug. Really appreciated. I love Kyleakin. There is always so much to see and enjoy. HFF and have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

tiabunna ^club

A lovely image and fascinating background info. Haven't been there since well before the bridge, but I do recall Castle Moil down the way. A pleasant link from Val. HFF and have a great weekend.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you very much George. Really appreciated. It is hard for me to imagine Skye without the Skye Bridge as we have only ever visited over the last ten years or so. Have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Beautiful capture, well done.
Have a great weekend my friend ;-)

HFF !!!!!!!!!!!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to ╰☆☆June☆☆╮ ^club

Thank you very much June. Really appreciated, A belated HFF - my apologies. Have a lovely sunny weekend

6 years ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Beautiful looking sculpture and a fine perspective into the dark background !!! HFF, have a nice and sunny weekend, Carol !

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Thank you very much Percy. Really appreciated. A belated HFF (my apologies - I am late for everything!!) Have a lovely warm and sunny weekend.

6 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Magnifique et artistiquement belle ****

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Thank you very much Malik. Really appreciated.Have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

A very nice composition ! HFF and a Great weekend for you !

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Thank you very much Ulrich. Really appreciated. Belated HFF, - my apologies. Have a lovely sunny weekend

6 years ago.

Roger Dodger ^club

Nice shot, fence and scenery too; HFF Carol and a pleasant weekend to you!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger Dodger ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Really appreciated. a late HFF - my apologies. Have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Super composition Carol. HFF

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to MaggsMep ^club

Thank you very much Maggs. Really appreciated

6 years ago.

Moderator ^club

I LOVE this !!

(Pam J in IMA outfit... sorry .. I didnt re-sign in !!)

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Moderator ^club

Many thanks Pam. Really appreciated and many thanks for your help tonight. Have a good weekend

6 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Carol,

Nice picture, and information.
I remember when I visited the area, one of the nature wardens told me that otters were coming back, but as they are nocturnal, you won't see them!

Best Wishes, HFF, and a good weekend!

Peter

6 years ago.

photosofghosts ^club

Nice details of the sculpture in foregrounf and, behind the fence, a splendid view over a nice scenery.
All the best
Fabio

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to photosofghosts ^club

Thank you very much Fabio. Really appreciated. It is one of my favourite places on Skye. Have a lovely weekend. Best wishes Carol

6 years ago.

Eve

J'aime beaucoup avec le premier plan, belle sculpture et commentaires
Bon week end Carol !

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Eve

Many thanks Eve. Really appreciated. Have a lovely sunny weekend

6 years ago.

Karen's Place ^club

What an enjoyable story of this author and his otters and such a fantastic image you've captured too. I really loved the video and song. SO sweet.

HFF, to you, Carol. Thanks for such a nice combination to Sight and Sound. :)

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Karen's Place ^club

Thank you very much Karen. Really appreciated. He intended to set up a small private zoo on the island but sadly died before his dream was realised. I am pleased you enjoyed the video and song. A belated HFF (my apologies - I seem to be late for everything!) Have a lovely weekend

6 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Nice composition Carol, a beautiful view with a great capture of the sculpture.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Thank you very much Dave. Really appreciated. Happy Sunday to you

6 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

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6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Dave Roberts 2014

Many thanks Dave. Really appreciated

6 years ago.

Helena Ferreira

Have a nice weekend too, Carol!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Helena Ferreira

Many thanks Helena. Really appreciated. Have a lovely Sunday and good week ahead

6 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Exceptional capture!

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6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you very much William. Really appreciated.

6 years ago.

Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

EXCELLENT PHOTOGRAPH, Carol ! *****

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Christiane ♥.•*¨`*•✿

Thank you very much Christiane. Really appreciated. I love this place.

6 years ago.

J. Gafarot ^club

One's always too late for the good things, but I wish you a great week, Carol.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to J. Gafarot ^club

Thank you very much for your lovely comments Jose. Really appreciated. I have been late for things all my life - not much hope for me now!!

6 years ago.

Michelle Chouchou ^club

Une beauté d'une photo !!!

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Michelle Chouchou ^club

Thank you very much Michelle. Really appreciated

6 years ago.

micritter

A wonderful photograph and excellent composition. Very well done.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to micritter

Many thanks micritter. Much appreciated and my apologies for the very late response

6 years ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbes photo et vue. Nicole.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Many thanks Nicole. Really appreciated

6 years ago.

RHH

Wonderful shot and great information.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to RHH

Many thanks Ron. Really appreciated and my apologies for the late response

6 years ago.

RHH

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6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to RHH

Good evening and many thanks Ron

6 years ago.

Martine

J'aime bien ce cadrage.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Martine

Many thanks Martine. Really appreciated

6 years ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

A smashing scene. Beautiful light and colours. A well chosen musical match for 'Sight and Sound'. Good to listen to Val Doonican from way back when :-)

Thank you, Carol, for posting to Sight and Sound : Pictures & Music

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Thank you very much Roger. Really appreciated. I hope all is well and you have had a good Bank Holiday weekend. Sunshine at last!!

6 years ago.

Esther ^club

I love watching otters. Unfortunately, I have to either travel or visit zoos to see them.

6 years ago.

Ecobird ^club has replied to Esther ^club

Thank you very much Esther. I have only actually seen one and it ran off the minute it saw us. A moment lost - I did not have my camera ready!

6 years ago.

Dave Roberts 2014

Very beautiful Carol!

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6 years ago.

ROL/Photo ^club

Très bien composé

5 years ago.

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