Sunrise and Sunset

Trotternish Ridge and the community of Digg - Isle of Skye

East Ayton - North Yorkshire - UK

Just about visible in the mist behind the row of trees are radio masts belonging to GCHQ Scarborough (Irton Moor) The history of the original station dates back to 1912 when the Royal Navy established a Wireless Telegraphy station in the Scarborough area. However, it relocated to the present site in 1943. it is believe it to be the longest continuously-serving site for Signals Intelligence (Sigint) in the world.

The view is from the Isle of Skye over the Inner Sound towards the mainland of Scotland.

After several hours of heavy rain the clouds cleared quickly, just in time to reveal the wonderful evening light.

HFF 11 Oct 2019 Staffin Bay and the Inner Sound from Digg, Trotternish Peninsula - Isle of Skye

The note indicates Rona lighthouse (or South Rona as it is now known as the island of North Rona off of the north of Scotland/Lewis also now has a light on it) was first lit in 1857. The station was designed by David and Thomas Stevenson. Before the lighthouse was built, a widow displayed a candle in the window of her house on Rona to guide ships away from the rocks. The lighthouse was automated in 1975.

Viewed from Digg, on the Trotternish Peninsula. The Inner Sound separates the Isle of Skye from the mainland of Scotland.

Viewed from Digg, on the Trotternish Peninsula. The Inner Sound separates the Isle of Skye from the mainland of Scotland.

Taken from the small community of Caroy, about 24 km (15 miles) northwest of the Cuillin.

At about 0530 from my garden