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Isle of Skye Elopement in November at Neist Point and Sligachan

  • Writer: Carly D'Angelo-Hall
    Carly D'Angelo-Hall
  • 5 days ago
  • 4 min read
Bride and groom hold hands on a mountain, her veil flowing in the wind. Snow-capped peaks and cloudy sky in the background. They are on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.


This intimate Isle of Skye elopement took place in November along Scotland’s rugged west coast, with just the two of them and no distractions. Lauren and Tyler stayed at the Brackenhide Hotel, exchanged vows at Neist Point with the wind and ocean as their witnesses, and ended the day with elopement portraits in Sligachan beneath the Cuillin Mountains. Moody skies, dramatic landscapes, and a slow, intentional pace made their Isle of Skye elopement feel deeply personal and true to the experience they wanted.


Getting Ready at the Brackenhide Hotel on the Isle of Skye


Lauren and Tyler flew in to Inverness 2 days before their wedding before making the drive to the Isle of Skye. They chose to stay at the Brackenhide Hotel near Portree, where guests can stay in super cozy little cabins built on the side of a hill, overlooking the harbor nearby. Ed Sheeran's music was maintaining the chill vibes while Lauren was having her hair and makeup done by Alanna with Alanna's Artistry Studio - a local hair & makeup artist with incredible talent. Tyler got his outfit together and then stepped outside, where luckily the rain had just finished, and then Lauren got her dress on and veil in place. We set up the first look just outside of the cabin, and you could tell that they were both excited for their elopement day to truly begin.


Row of cozy, arched cabins on grassy hillside at the Brackenhide Hotel. Overcast sky, rustic wooden decks, muted tones. Cabin 21 visible in foreground. Calm vibe.
Bride is getting her makeup done in a cabin. Makeup products are on the bed beside her. The image is in black and white.
Wedding details with a bouquet, vow books, wedding rings, perfumes, a bowtie, and jewelry.
Jewelry on a plate with a bowtie next to it.
Wedding rings in a wooden box with other wedding items around it.
A wedding dress hangs above a door on a cabin build onto a hillside at the Brackenhide Hotel
A black and white image of a groom putting his vest on.
A groom buttoning up his vest.
A black and white image of a groom fixing his bowtie in a mirror.
A bride sitting on a bed having her makup done. She is wearing white pajamas.
A landscape with small cabins and grass on a hill in the foreground. The town of Portree with the bay and cliffs are in the background.
A groom standing in front of a cabin outside buttoning his suit jacket and looking into the distance.
A groom looking off into the distance wearing a black suit. There is brush and a mountain in the background.
A groom smiling at the camera with a black suit jacket on and a bow tie.
A bride with a white dress and long sleeves looking at herself in a mirror.
A bride spraying herself with perfume.
The back of a groom in a black suit looking off into the distance.
A groom turning around to see a bride for the first time.
A groom smiling during the first look where he sees his bride for the first time.
A black and white photo of a bride huggina groom outside.
Close up of a groom smiling at his bride as they stand closely together.
A groom helps his bride put a necklace on in a cabin.
A bride and groom getting a ride on a golf cart at the Brackenhide Hotel with cabins in the background.


Exchanging Vows at Neist Point | Isle of Skye Elopement Ceremony

Lauren and Tyler had been legally married in their home state of Texas just prior to their trip to the UK, so this was a simple but very meaningful vow exchange for them. They chose to share this moment on the cliffs overlooking Neist Point on the western side of the Isle of Skye. Because it was the off-season, they essentially had the area all to themselves, which allowed the experience to feel incredibly private—just the two of them, fully focused on each other.


While it was breezy and chilly, the sun broke through the clouds just enough to warm things up and create a soft, glowy coastal backdrop, with views of the Hebrides in the distance. After exchanging vows, they spent a few quiet moments taking in the scenery and processing the experience before moving into portraits along the cliffs.


Bride and groom stand together holding a hand on a cliff overlooking the ocean. They're at Neist Point on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The sky is overcast with some sun shining through.
A black and white image of a bride reading from a vow book standing near a cliff overlooking the ocean with mountains in the distance.
A groom looks down as a bride reads from a vow book. Large cliffs and the ocean are in the background.
A bride and groom stand face to face holding a hand together. They're on a cliff with the ocean and sky in the background. The sun is shining between them.
A black and white image of a bride and groom kissing with the ocean and tall cliffs in the background.
A bride and groom standing on a cliff with Neist Point in the background. There are tall cliffs and a lighthouse in the distance.
A bride and groom hold a hand together.
A bride looks lovingly at a groom who is reading from a vow book.
A bride and groom are blurry in the foreground on a cliffside. In the background is the ocean and mountains off in the distance.
A groom is standing in front of a bride reading from a vow book. In the background are cliffs and the ocean.
Neist Point on the Isle of Skye with large cliffs and a lighthouse surrounded by the ocean. A bride and groom are out of focus in the foreground.
A black and white image of a bride and groom with the sky in the background. They're holding a hand and smiling at each other.
A bride and groom holding a hand together while the bride wipes away tears.
A bride slips on a wedding band onto a groom's hand. The ocean and cliffs are in the background.
A black and white image of a groom putting a wedding band on a bride's hand. The ocean and Neist Point are in the background.
A bride and groom share a first kiss at Neist Point with the ocean and overcast sky in the background. The sun is shining through the clouds.

A bridal bouquet with red and white flowers lying on the ground with two vow books laying beside it.
Bride and groom stand on a cliff overlooking Neist Point and the ocean. The image is in black and white.
A close up view of a bride a groom standing. The groom hugs the bride from behind and kisses her head.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom. The groom holds the bride, hugging her over her shoulders.
A groom holds the bride while they stand near a rocky cliffside.
A black and white image of a bride and groom looking lovingly at each other, with the ocean in the background.
A bride looking out at the ocean while the groom holds her hand and looks at her with love. The ocean is in the background with mountains in the distance.
A bride and groom walk through mud. The bride is holding her dress up. The groom is carrying her flowers.
A bride with her dress blowing in the breeze. She holds a bouquet for red and white. In the background is the ocean with rocky cliffs along the shore.
A bride looking at the camera. She wears a white dress and veil. Her hair has curls. She is holding a bouquet of flowers. The background is tall cliffs and the ocean.
A bride and groom standing side by side, looking at the camera. The background has tall cliffs and the ocean.
A bride and groom face each other. The groom holds her face as they smile each other. Behind them are tall cliffs and grassy hills.
A black and white image of a groom kissing a bride. His hand holds her face. In the background are tall cliffs.
A bride and groom smile at each other while their foreheads touch.
A bride and groom walk holding hands as they look out at the ocean with tall cliffs and the ocean in the background.


Elopement Portraits at Sligachan and the Cuillin Mountains

Because the sun sets quite early in November, we moved on to our next location near Sligachan, where the Cuillin Mountains rose dramatically in the distance. The wind had picked up and the temperature had dropped, but Lauren and Tyler weren’t deterred—they powered through, and it fully paid off.


As the sun broke through the clouds once again, the sky filled with dramatic, textured light that added even more depth to the photos. More than anything, though, they enjoyed cozying up to each other for a few final portraits before heading back to the hotel to change for their dinner reservation.


A bride and groom walk away from the camera holding hands. There are snowy mountains in the background and colorful, dramatic clouds in the sky.
A bride and groom hold a hand while they look out at the snowy Cuillin mountains. Cloud hover over the mountains.
A bride and groom kiss on top of a hill with snowy mountains in the background.
A bride and groom hold each other, smiling with their foreheads touching. In the background are the snowcapped Cuillin mountains with clouds over them.
A bride and groom walking down a hill, holding hands. In the background are snowy mountains with a dramatic, cloudy sky above.
A bride and groom walking down a hill, holding hands. In the background are snowy mountains with a dramatic, cloudy sky above.
A bride and groom stand facing each other, smiling, with a veil over them both. In the background are mountains and cloudy skies.
A bride and groom kiss under a veil that covers them both. In the background are mountains and cloudy skies.
A bride and groom stand facing each other, smiling, with a veil over them both. In the background are mountains and cloudy skies.
A groom kisses a bride on the top of her head. The bride is looking at the camera. A veil is over them both.
A groom holds a bride around her waist. The bride looks at the camera with a slight smile on her face. In the background are the Cuillin mountains with dramatic clouds overhead.
A groom holds a bride around her waist and kisses her on top of her head while she looks down over her shoulder. In the background are the Cuillin mountains with dramatic clouds overhead.
A close up image of a groom kissing a bride on her forehead while she smiles slightly. Her eyes are closed.
A bride smiles away from the camera as the room is on the other side of her head, away from the camera.
A bride and groom face each other. The bride looks lovingly at the groom, while he stares back at her. His back is facing the camera.
A bride and groom stand facing each other. The bride's back is to the camera. The groom is smiling while looking off in the distance.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand with the Cuillin mountains in the background. Overhead are dramatic clouds, creating a moody atmosphere.
A bride and groom hold hands walking together, while they look at each other. In the background are snowy mountains and dramatic clouds.

Why the Isle of Skye is Perfect for an Elopement for Two

The Isle of Skye is one of the rare places where eloping truly feels like an experience, not just a smaller version of a wedding day. For couples who want to slow down, be fully present, and focus solely on each other, Skye offers a level of intimacy that’s hard to replicate elsewhere.


With no guest list to manage and no rigid timeline to follow, eloping on the Isle of Skye allows couples to move through the day organically—spending quiet mornings together, exchanging vows in dramatic landscapes like Neist Point, and exploring places such as Sligachan at their own pace. The freedom to change plans based on weather, light, or energy is especially valuable in Scotland, where conditions can shift quickly and often add to the beauty of the day.


Skye’s landscapes also lend themselves naturally to meaningful, private ceremonies. Cliffs, mountains, and open skies create a sense of scale that makes the moment feel significant without the need for an audience. In the off-season, particularly in months like November, the island feels even more personal, with fewer visitors and a quieter, more introspective atmosphere.


For couples who value intention over tradition, an Isle of Skye elopement offers the space to be fully yourselves—to focus on the commitment you’re making, not the expectations surrounding it. It’s an ideal choice for those who want their elopement to feel grounded, adventurous, and deeply connected to the place they’ve chosen.


A landscape image of dramaticmountains and cliffs covered in green grass. It's misty and moody.


Begin Planning Your Wedding Adventure in Scotland!

If you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement on the Isle of Skye - or anywhere in Scotland - I help couples plan meaningful, experience-driven elopements that feel intentional and unhurried. From location guidance and timeline planning to documenting your day in a way that feels honest and grounded, my role is to support you every step of the way.


If this elopement resonates with you and you’re beginning to imagine your own day in Scotland, you’re welcome to reach out and share what you’re envisioning. I’d love to hear your story and help you create an experience that feels true to the two of you.




Carly D'Angelo-Hall, a wedding and elopement photographer, with green mountains and dramatic cliffs in the background. She smiles at the camera.

I'm Carly, a destination wedding and elopement photographer + planning guide who's documented weddings from Hawaii to Tanzania. My top priority on elopement days is to help you create an experience, not just deliver great photos. I want to tell your wedding story, share the emotions you felt that day and the fun you shared together, and provide you with memories that you'll love forever. And in addition to photography, I'll also provide:


✓  Location Scouting & Research

✓  Vendor Recommendations

✓  Customized Timeline Building

✓  Activity Recommendations

✓  Assistance with Permits

✓  An exclusive elopement planning guide


If you're ready to take the first step towards your best day ever, fill out the contact form on my site! We'll talk about all of the possibilities, ease your mind of any hesitations you may still have about eloping, and get planning!

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