27-05-2025
Stunning photos show Scots 'Bridge over the Atlantic' covered in rare flowers
The rare fairy foxgloves bloom naturally in only a few Scottish locations for a short time each May.
A Scots snapper has captured stunning photos of a bridge adorned with a rare display of purple flowers, drawing widespread admiration online. Photographer Colin Mackie visited the Clachan Bridge on Seil Island, off the Argyll coast, in 2023 to document the breathtaking sight.
Known locally as the 'Bridge over the Atlantic' due to its crossing over the Clachan Sound, which links the Atlantic Ocean at both ends, the 18th-century masonry bridge was covered in swathes of delicate purple blooms.
Colin identified the flowers as the rare fairy foxglove, which only bloom naturally in a handful of places in Scotland for a few brief weeks each May.
Sharing his photos on Facebook, he wrote: "Rare things. The one and only 'Bridge Over the Atlantic'. Clachan Bridge, Seil Island, looking so good with its annual display of the rare fairy foxglove. The bridge is one of the few places in Scotland where it grows naturally every May for a few short weeks."
The post quickly gained over 2,000 likes and more than 160 comments, with many people praising the images and the natural beauty of the bridge.
One viewer shared: "Drove over it in an 18-tonne lorry for work yesterday and it looks just as beautiful in your pics as it does with my own eyes."
Another added: "Saw this for the first time a couple of weeks ago. Just magnificent - and excellent pictures."
Other comments reflecting the widespread appreciation for the enchanting floral display, with someone else saying: "So pretty, wonderful share," and another adding: "Just beautiful,"
