Why visitors love to explore Scotland's Misty Isle of Skye

Bonnie Prince Charlie saw Scotland's isle of Skye on the run. He was fleeing government troops after his Highland rebellion ended disastrously at the 18th-century Battle of Culloden.

My visit was hurried, too, although due to nothing more exciting than a tight schedule - no redcoats on my tail.

Luckily, even a short stay is long enough to glimpse why the Misty Isle of Skye is one of Scotland's most popular tourist attractions.