It's taken from the McCrimmon Memorial, Borreraig, Isle of Skye, and the occasion was an anniversary, I think. The McCrimmon Memorial is a large cairn which commemorates the great McCrimmon piping family and school.
The photographer was a George B. Alden, I think, and copyright belongs to Scottish Field. I haven't asked for permission to reproduce - am assuming that because the photo is so old, it might not matter...
The cottage in the background is my late great-aunt's. Her sheep can be seen grazing around it. At times one would wander inside. The two dots on the far cliff are people - my great-aunt, and my cousin, I think.
The cottage no longer exists. It's been completely remodelled and extended and turned into a very upmarket holiday let and artist's studio.
However, the version pictured remains as the original inspiration for Sea Penguin and all related stories.
The view from the iron age Dun above and to the left of it is tremendous - right across Loch Dunvegan to the coral beaches, and across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides. In the other direction are the Cuillins.
