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Old Man of Storr Viewpoint: sunset photography forecast

The strongest Storr view is above the Old Man, where the pinnacles open toward the Sound of Raasay. Sunrise can light the landscape from the side, but Skye weather often gives the better story: broken cloud, shafts of light and mist moving through the rocks.

Will tonight's sunset be worth it?

Old Man of Storr Viewpoint · forecast for sunset

Sunset: No Sunset

Sun likely hidden

19:52

in 22h 58m, local time

Forecasts have similar ratings

Why: Overcast at every sample point — no light gets through.

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The sky along today's light path — cloud density by altitude, from 5 km behind you to 350 km toward the sun. Rendered by the live app.

Current sunset outlook for Old Man of Storr Viewpoint: No Sunset (0/5). Overcast at every sample point — no light gets through.

  • • Overcast at every sample point — no light gets through.
  • • Very thick mid/high cover (100%) — colour likely only at cloud edges.
  • • Most clouds above you sit in shadow — their undersides are unlikely to catch colour.
  • • Moderate aerosol load (AOD 0.13) — good scattering for saturated reds.

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For photographers: shooting Old Man of Storr Viewpoint

Best months

April to June for long mornings and relatively lower rainfall; September and October for moodier weather and fewer midges. Winter requires proper mountain judgement.

Suggested focal lengths

16–35 mm for the full ridge; 50–100 mm to isolate pinnacles and distant islands.

Composition

Climb beyond the first close view so the Old Man separates from the surrounding rock. Use the sloping ground as a lead-in and keep checking behind you as cloud opens over the sea.

Recommended arrival

Start 90–120 minutes before sunrise and allow extra time for mud, wind and route-finding in darkness.

Access planning

The path is steep, rough and exposed to fast-changing weather. Carry a headlamp and waterproof layers, and avoid fragile shortcuts.

Parking: Official Old Man of Storr car park on the A855; pay and display.

Approach: Roughly 45–75 minutes uphill to the common upper viewpoints, with about 300–400 m of ascent.

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