As we pass the winter solstice and the shortest day, it seems appropriate to talk about the quality of the light here on the island.
We may only have about six hours of daylight a day at this time of the year, but it’s intense. There seems to be an incredible clarity to the light, and the dusk skies are just spectacular.
The croft faces SSE, and so morning sunrises are really it’s thing. The sun sets behind the hills to the west of us, and we only see the residual glow of a sunset rather than the sun itself dipping behind the horizon.
However, even that is beautiful, making the land and skies glow with a final blast of warm light before the night encroaches. Which it does very quickly. It will be completely dark with stars visible within the hour.
I can hear the burn tumbling through the birch grove and the call of the raven as it settles down for the night in the old Scots pine to the west of the house. Apart from that, all is silent as the light fades.
Tonight will be a frosty one. There is already a smattering of snow on the hilltops and with a clear night sky it will be especially cold.
Stay safe and cosy, wherever you are.
Ravencroft Skye 
Such beautiful photos! That clarity of light is something we also have in the deepest part of Winter (in the weeks after Winter Solstice for us). I love to look up to the stars at night at that time of year.
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Thank you. The night skies are clear here in winter too, and we wrapped up a few nights ago and went out to watch the Jupiter and Saturn conjunction. We have a whole new appreciation for the magic of the stars here after years of city living 😍🌟
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You captured the light beautifully. It looks gorgeous. With only six hours of daylight, you must have an extra amount of appreciation for every single one. We have about 9.5 hrs. right now.
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Thank you! Wishing you a lovely Christmas Day tomorrow
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Lovely sky-scapes. It is amazing how in this cold light, the sun can add a warm glow to the landscape.
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It is. I think it’s because the angle of the light is so low at this time of the year
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It’s looks stunning – have a very happy first Christmas love Annie cxc
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Thank you Annie. Wishing you the very best Christmas too xxx
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Wow. The light is magical.
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I think so too ❤️
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