Mordor
Old Man of Storr is a distinctive rock formation on the Isle of Skye in Scotland that attracts visitors from around the world. It is a huge rock more than 50 metres high that rises on the steep slope of a hill.
Another batch of photos from Old Man of Storr. The title is like that because this place will always remind me of the road to Mordor.
The place has changed a bit since our last visit. A large car park and toilets. Completely different from last time. We set off fairly early, so there were very few people. On the way back, unfortunately, there were crowds, so it became cramped and noisy. This time the place resembled Mordor more, because mist kept rolling over the hills. The landscape of the Old Man of Storr was used in the latest The Witcher series. It housed the witchers' stronghold Kaer Morhen.
Old Man of Storr is a distinctive rock formation on the Isle of Skye in Scotland that attracts visitors from around the world. It is a huge rock more than 50 metres high that rises on the steep slope of a hill.
According to one legend, Old Man of Storr is one of three giants who were invited to the island by the local people to build a bridge between the Isle of Skye and the mainland. The giants began to build the bridge but were betrayed by the people, who killed one of them, causing the bridge never to be completed. The remaining rocks on the hill are remnants of the giants' unfinished work.
According to another legend, Old Man of Storr is the remnant of a spear thrown by a giant at his enemy.
Old Man of Storr is also a popular spot for climbing enthusiasts, who like to approach the rock to admire the amazing views of the area. For those who are not climbers, there is an easier path that leads through beautiful scenery and allows visitors to see the huge rock up close.
Old Man of Storr is one of the most picturesque places on the Isle of Skye and one of Scotland's best-known landmarks.
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