Highlander Untamed Picture Book
Welcome to Monica's illustrated
guide for readers who
like visuals to accompany
their reading pleasure.
Take a journey
through history
as she brings the pages
of her books to life
with pictures.
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye: The 13th Century “impenetrable stronghold of the Clan MacLeod.” (Chapter One) The “Fairy Tower” (Chapter Five) is on the right and the “sea-gate” (Chapter Two) is just visible on the left hand side of the curtain wall.
A closer look at the 13th Century sea-gate of Dunvegan Castle where Isabel first sees the impressive Rory. (Chapter Two)
Dunscaith Castle, Isle of Skye: Stronghold of MacDonald of Sleat. The castle ruin is next to the modern house. This is the view where Isabel looks out over the loch toward the “great Cuillin” mountain range. (Chapter Twenty-four)
MacLeod’s Tables. Looking across Loch Dunvegan from the castle at the “two flat topped hills so named after a trick played by my [Rory’s] grandfather, who promised an arrogant English nobleman that there was not a more beautiful table or spectacular candelabra than the one on Skye.” (Chapter Thirteen)
The fabled Fairy Flag (Bratach Shi) of Clan MacLeod. The magical talisman still hangs in the great hall of Dunvegan Castle. “If the MacLeods were ever in great jeopardy, the Flag must be unfurled, waived three times and the Knights of the Fairies would appear to their defense.” (Chapter Eight)
Fairy Bridge, Isle of Skye:
Monica and her mom eating
lunch where according
to MacLeod legend the
fairy princess parted
from her mortal Chief
of MacLeod husband (Chapter
Eight).
Monica with the current Chief of MacLeod—John MacLeod of MacLeod 29th Chief.
