The Isles of Skye & Raasay

The Isle of Skye is one of the Inner Hebridean islands that lies off Scotland’s beautiful west coast. It is the largest of these islands and is now easily accessible by road as well as by ferry due to the toll-free Skye Bridge. Skye’s satellite island Raasay sits to its east and is a wildlife lover’s paradise due to the warming effect of the Gulf Stream. Pine martens, golden eagles, sea eagles, otters and dolphins have all been spotted here.

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Two Beautiful Islands to Explore

Skye is an island of ageless romance and steeped in history; the famous Skye Boat Song tells of Bonnie Price Charlie's escape after the battle of Culloden when he was aided by one of Skye's most famous daughters, Flora MacDonald, who disguised him as her maid! Her house beside the Flodigarry Hotel can still be seen and her grave and imposing monument are in Kilmuir Churchyard.

Isle of Raasay

Stepping off the ferry on to this satellite of mainland Skye you are in another world of peace and tranquillity.

Isle of Skye

Skye is steeped in romance and history and is a mecca for climbers, walkers and sailors.

Isle of Raasay

Stepping off the ferry on to this satellite of mainland Skye you are in another world of peace and tranquillity.

Isle of Skye

Skye is steeped in romance and history and is a mecca for climbers, walkers and sailors.

It is the stunning scenery that brings most people to these islands. On clear days the outline of the mountains against the sky is quite breathtaking, but even the mists imbue the landscape with an unforgettable, haunting beauty.

On Raasay you feel as if you are stepping back to a gentler, more peaceful age, but it too has its history. The peace it enjoys today was dearly bought, with so many of its former inhabitants being ejected during the Clearances.

Nowadays, however, visitors can have the best of both worlds, the peace and escapism of Raasay, with the easy passage back to the Skye 'mainland' making it possible to enjoy all the activities and tourist attractions there as well. If you fancy a game of golf while you are there, for example, you can leave the car on Raasay and need only carry your clubs across on the ferry. The golf course at Sconser is right beside the ferry terminal on the other side!

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16-Jun-2025	Cranford Cottage BX4 (overall)	Excellent communication,. No issues.
16-Jun-2025	Nead An Eoin GB7 (overall)	Everything went well, no problems at all.
16-Jun-2025	Bear Cottage HE2 (overall)	Excellent efficient service from Unique Cottages
16-Jun-2025	Crann Tara AR7 (overall)	Unique Cottages have a good variety of accommodation. in Scotland. They were easy to book with and had good communication with us when required
16-Jun-2025	Taigh Nan Eilean GZ7 (overall)	Everything very easy and straightforward, good communications throughout
16-Jun-2025	Lilac Cottage EP1 (overall)	They’ve very clear in their communication. Have a nice offer of holiday homes.
15-Jun-2025	West Cottage at Bemersyde GT2 (overall)	We had a superb holiday in West Cottage on the Bemersyde Estate near Melrose. The area surrounding the cottage and the location of the cottage itself are exceptional. Look out for the stunning view from the final bend before arriving at Bemersyde – the beautiful Eildon Hills and the valley below.( Be sure to visit the impressive Wallace Statue just close by) On arrival we received a warm welcome from Margaret who was always very helpful in providing any information we needed – and we succumbed to the temptation of her array of jams, chutneys etc made from the produce of Bemersyde’s kitchen garden – we were spoilt for choice. West Cottage itself was the perfect accommodation for our party – 2 adults and a dog. Spotlessly clean, every aspect was furnished to a very high standard e.g. beautiful wooden doors , under floor heating, excellent kitchen appliances, comfortable beds, a fantastic shower, excellent WiFi . Everything you could possibly need had been carefully thought of. The attention to detail was much appreciated e.g. hand wash, soap, shower gel were provided – and even an electric blanket if needed. The cottage was very cosy and comfortable. The estate grounds were, as a previous a visitor commented – “a slice of heaven “ If peace and quiet are what you are looking for , you will find these in abundance at Bemersyde. The full use of the grounds and gardens were the icing on the cake. Morning and evening dog walks were a joy – lovely gardens, the beautiful old mansion house, birds singing and wildlife in abundance ( we regularly glimpsed the shy badgers and deer) and yet another spectacular view of the Eildon Hills just “ at the bottom of the garden “ were all memorable. There is much to see and do in the area – Melrose( delightful) , Abbotsford, Mellerstain, Dryburgh Abbey, Harestanes ,Kelso and Floors Castle to name but a few. However, we did not need to venture far from West Cottage to enjoy local walks and Scott’s view just up the road . A visit to the Bemersyde estate and West Cottage offers everything you need to rest, relax and unwind – and we cannot wait to make a return visit. Thank you
15-Jun-2025	Inniemore Cabin BE6 (overall)	Very clear, detailed information and timely, useful reminders.
15-Jun-2025	Badnabein Steading BC2 (overall)	Easy process, clear instructions, good prices and description
15-Jun-2025	Driftwood Cottage FB1 (overall)	An easy to use website and a smooth booking service, with excellent communication in the lead up to our holiday. A more significant housekeeping deposit than most, but overall, everything went smoothly & we will have no hesitation in using Unique Cottages in the future.