The Sligachan Old Bridge by Dave Petersen Photography

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07-Apr-2026	Dave Petersen

The Sligachan Old Bridge

Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Sligachan Old Bridge was built between 1810 and 1818 by Thomas Telford and offers a view of the Cuillin Mountains in the distance. There is a legend that dipping your face for seven seconds in the River Sligachan grants eternal beauty.

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV ,Tamron SP 24-70 f/2.8 Di G2
1/20s f/16.0 at 24.0mm iso200 full exif

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Zoltán Balogh		03-Jun-2026 06:31
Marvellous capture, a feast for the eyes! V

Fong Lam		26-May-2026 01:57
A wonderfully timeless foreground, the bridge's weathered stone arches leading the eye toward the wild beauty of the Cuillin Mountains. The rushing river, moorland grasses, and broken sunlight give the scene a rugged Highland atmosphere full of movement and history. It is a beautifully composed view of Isle of Skye, where landscape, architecture, and weather all come together with quiet grandeur. Excellent composition! V

carol j. phipps		25-May-2026 16:03
This is such an exciting composition with the different layers of view and the landscape and the detail. Bravo! Vote

Rob Legeland		25-May-2026 09:13
Absolutely stunning! The Sligachan Old Bridge is pure magic. That classic Thomas Telford stonework framing the dramatic Cuillin Mountains in the background. It all is just breathtaking. Scotland at its most beautiful. V

Dennis Hoyne		25-May-2026 00:24
A magnificent image, Dave. I wonder if that figure in the lower right corners is contemplating dipping?

Julie Oldfield		24-May-2026 17:18
Scotland is such a magical place as shown here. I love the explorer surveying the glorious scene. V

Marc Demoulin		24-May-2026 14:19
This really is a wild place! Beautiful capture! V

Dan Opdal		24-May-2026 03:40
Stunning composition, Dave! The old bridge makes a very nice anchor point. So much to look at in this beautiful landscape shot. My favorite today. V

Hank Vander Velde		24-May-2026 00:26
Lovely scene well captured Dave.

Denise J T Lee		23-May-2026 21:14
The lines of this old bridge and the Cuillin Mountains in the background are in such perfect harmony. The river flows peacefully, running at a surprisingly low level for spring—considering all the melting snow pouring into it. The only person visible in the frame is likely hesitating to put the legend to the test. Perhaps you, too, were waiting for this very moment. ~VVVVV~

Allan Jay		23-May-2026 20:39
Breathtaking view! The sole individual in the front right corner anchors the scene across the bridge wonderfully! VVV

janescottcumming		23-May-2026 19:53
A solid looking bridge and a beautiful view. I would give that legend a try…I’ll bet the water is really cold though! V

Dmitry Zamorin		23-May-2026 11:12
Incredibly beautiful places!

Pierre		23-May-2026 10:41
Comme toujours une magnifique prise de vue de ce pont historique dans ce merveilleux décor. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		23-May-2026 10:12
Beautiful image of the bridge, love the mountains in the background. V

John Reynolds LRPS		23-May-2026 08:37
Fab! One of my favourite locations!

Tom LeRoy		23-May-2026 08:16
Spectacular image, love the mountain backdrop and fabulous old bridge. V

laine		23-May-2026 01:04
He built so many superb bridges...I love this photo. V

Don		22-May-2026 23:12
Did you dip? A bridge over untroubled waters with a wild-looking backdrop - but I do miss the forest that surely once must have been there.

Gerard KOEHL		22-May-2026 20:47
Excellente composition pour ce beau paysage. V

globalgadabout		22-May-2026 20:40
a stirring view executed with a deft and informed touch..V

Helen Betts		22-May-2026 19:13
Well composed shot of this old bridge and mountains in the distance. V.

joseantonio		22-May-2026 18:18
nice composition with the bridge in the foreground leading your eyes towards the distant mountain.V

Claude Gagnon		22-May-2026 18:14
Magnifique prise de ce paysage!! Great work Dave :)) V

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