Loch Mealt (“loch” being the Irish and Scottish-Gaelic word for “lake” or a sea inlet) lies deceptively still, south of Staffin. This freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands doesn’t look all that special - square-ish, a kilometer in length and a surface of still water. Loch Mealt belies the incredible sight that it gives life to on the eastern side, at the Kilt Rock. Known for the dolerite rock strata that gives the cliffs the appearance of a Scottish kilt, the sea cliffs provide a stunning sight: the waterfall that plunges into the sea below.

The waterfall is created from the outflow of Loch Mealt, and it is a breathtaking sight that is accompanied by the fascinating cliffs and the deep blue of the vast sea. As you walk around the loch, keep an eye out for the different birds who call it home - this includes the greylag goose and diving ducks. The waters are where the vulnerable Orkney charr fish live. With such a force of nature to see, Loch Mealt is one stop you can't miss while in the Isle of Skye.