Hidden in the hills of Uig, above the sweeping sides of Glen Conon, the enchanting geographical formations that form Balnaknock, the Fairy Glen (Bail nan cnoc in Gaelic, meaning village in the hills) has gained this special miniature landscape on Skye a reputation for being a …

Sep 10, 2021 · Spend time searching for the fairy circles and spirals and gain an insight into why the glen is believed to be the gateway to the fairy realm. Visiting the site is a unique way to connect with Scottish folklore.

Mar 7, 2017 · The Fairy Glen is one of the Isle of Skye’s most enchanting attractions. The bumpy, off-the-beaten-path spot stands out from the surrounding farmland.

Jan 1, 2025 · Hidden away in the Trotternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye lies the magical Fairy Glen Scotland. A mystical place that looks like it’s borne of legends and fairytales. Here you’ll find lush craggy landscapes, ruined fairy castles, rowan trees and even a stone circle labyrinth where you can make a wish to the Fae!

One sight that is especially linked to this fairy culture is the fascinating Fairy Glen on the northern coast of Skye. The rolling hills, rocky outcrops, and mystical feel to the place is straight out of your childhood fairytales.

What is Fairy Glen? Nestled snuggly on the Trotternish Peninsula, Fairy Glen is a rugged valley that is home to another of Skye’s infamous landmarks: Castle Ewan (which isn’t actually a castle. It’s a large rock formation that resembles castle ruins, but we’ll get to that later…).

Aug 12, 2016 · How to visit the Fairy Glen (Faerie Glen) on the Isle of Skye with kids. How to get there, what to do, drone video of the Fairy Glen.

Mar 16, 2023 · Tucked away in the west side of Trotternish lies the enchanted Fairy Glen Isle of Skye. A dramatic landscape with small, grassy hills, an old fairy castle and ponds in between, which makes you feel like you’ve just entered the magical world of fairyland. And you have, according to Scottish folklore.

The round topped hills, unique rock formations and stone circle arrangements create a scene which looks like it could be pulled straight out of a fairy-tale. The storybook setting has earned the mysterious name of ‘The Fairy Glen’, with some saying that the picturesque landscape is inhabited by fairies and that their laughter can be heard ...

Just the name ‘Fairy Glen’ creates intrigue doesn’t it? The lush green terraced hillocks and small, still, reflective ponds. The stone circle and the towering fortress. They all add to the magical mystery that surrounds Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye.