Also read | 48 hours in the Scottish Highlands You’ve tried face serums, sheet masks, and gua sha. But what about dunking your entire face into a freezing river in the Scottish Highlands ? Welcome to the River Sligachan on the Isle of Skye — the internet’s fixation for ‘eternal beauty’.
Nestled in the shadow of the dramatic Black Cuillin mountains, the ancient Old Sligachan Bridge looks like it’s straight out of a postcard. But people aren’t just going for the view. To honour her cleverness and love, it is believed the fairies blessed the river forever, granting ‘eternal beauty’ to anyone who dips their face in it. A few things to remember if you go: don’t litter in the river, respect the spot, and be careful — the rocks are moss-covered and slippery.
For centuries, travellers have reportedly flocked to this spot to try a legendary beauty ritual, according to Thespiritedexplorer.com . The Old Sligachan Bridge sits right off the main A87 road on the Isle of Skye – there’s dedicated parking nearby, and the historic Sligachan Hotel is right there too, according to Experienceskye.com .
