Isle of Skye
Skye is surely the best known and most emotive of all Scottish islands and is steeped in romance and history. It is a mecca for climbers, walkers and sailors amidst breath taking scenery with a wide variety of rare wildlife in its own mild microclimate.
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An Enchanting Island
There is so much to do here. You can climb in the Cuillins, go whale spotting, visit the otter hides, picnic on the machair, visit historic Dunvegan Castle or Flora Macdonald's home at Flodigarry or enjoy a meal at one of the acclaimed eating establishments.
Access to the island is via the A87 over the Skye Bridge (the bridge replaced the ferry from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyleakin, the former home of the author Gavin Maxwell, where the Gavin Maxwell Longroom Museum and the Bright Water Visitor Centre are situated). There is also a car ferry crossing from Glenelg to Kylerhea where there is an otter hide.
There are ferries from Mallaig to Armadale in south-eastern Skye where there is the excellent Armadale Castle Gardens and the Museum of the Isles (set within the partly ruined Armadale Castle, former seat of the MacDonalds of Sleat) which is most informative about the clans and the Clearances.
The views of the mountains between Broadford on the east coast and Elgol on the west coast are magnificent and there are boat trips from Elgol to the remote Loch na Cuilce to view the seals, otters and porpoises. To the west is the Talisker Distillery near Carbost where there is a wonderful sandy bay.
Lots to see and do
Portree is the main settlement on Skye - its attractions include the Aros Experience which includes CCTV coverage of nesting eagles, a theatre and cinema, an art centre and wildlife boat trips and the Isle of Skye Highland Games are held in the town in August.
The Trotternish Peninsula north of Portree has magnificent scenery, including various geological features such as the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock, Quiraing and the Needle.
Visitors are also attracted to Kilmuir for the Skye Museum of Island Life and Macurdie's Exhibition. The area also provides opportunities for windsurfing, archery and kayaking.
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03-May-2024 | The Skye House at Glendale GP1 (overall) | Easy to use website - we've booked several times through Unique Cottages and always been impressed. | ||
03-May-2024 | Taigh na Cloiche EC4 (overall) | Good website and booking system. We've used Unique Cottages several times and always been pleased with where we stayed. | ||
01-May-2024 | The Keeper's House DK3 (overall) | Great service, no issues, done almost online. | ||
01-May-2024 | McLeods Cottage GZ3 (overall) | Straightfoward, no glitches. | ||
29-Apr-2024 | Glenlochsie Cottage DD4 (overall) | Lovely cottage, friendly service, will come back! | ||
28-Apr-2024 | Pier Cottage, Castleton GD8 (overall) | Good range of cottages | ||
28-Apr-2024 | Waverley DN9 (overall) | Friendly helpful staff | ||
28-Apr-2024 | Ballnellan AB7 (overall) | Booking was really easy, all the information and instructions supplied were clear and the website was easy to use. Everything we needed to know was sent in one email at the right time and we were not bombarded with emails and information that some cottage companies can do. | ||
27-Apr-2024 | Eilean Feoir GX5 (overall) | Website is easy to follow with a lot of choice of cottages | ||
28-Apr-2024 | The Hillside Hideaway GC2 (overall) | Allowed us to register our interest for 18m away and book when available, good communication and efficient. |