Eilean Donan Castle
Listed below are some useful links to help you plan your journey and discover the best of what the Isle of Skye has to offer.
Transport
www.citylink.co.uk Bus service linking the main Scottish towns and cities.
www.stagecoachbus.com Local bus service.
www.scotrail.co.uk Train service linking the main Scottish towns and cities.
The Jacobite Steam Train | West Coast Railways Steam train from Fort William to Mallaig.
www.calmac.co.uk Ferry service for the Scottish Islands.
www.skyeferry.co.uk Glenelg-Skye ferry.
www.hial.co.uk Inverness Airport
Accommodation
LOCHALSH
www.plocktonhotel.co.uk Family run award winning hotel in Plockton.
http://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/21459012? “Cherry Blossom View” Three bedroom self-catering property in Dornie village within walking distance of the famous Eilean Donan Castle. A true home from home.
The Piper’s Lodge | Home High quality friendly B&B in Kyle of Lochalsh.
www.seadrift.co.uk Comfortable luxury B&B in Nostie.
Business – Webflow HTML website template Balmacara Mains guest house with en-suite rooms and stunning views across the ocean loch.
KYLEAKIN
www.whiteheatherhotel.co.uk Small hotel in Kyleakin offering budget friendly prices with a warm guest house style welcome.
Mo Dhachaidh Guest House | Luxury Accommodation | 24 Old Kyle Farm Road, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, UK Luxury guest house and self catering apartment in Kyleakin.
www.skyebackpackers.com Small cozy hostel in Kyleakin village.
BROADFORD
http://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/37810034?” Breakish Bay Pods” cosy pod accommodation with superb amenities and panoramic views in Breakish, south Skye.
www.shiloh-skye.com Modern friendly B&B and self catering in Breakish.
www.skyebasecamp.co.uk Hostel accommodation for outdoor enthusiasts in Broadford.
www.broadfordbackpackers.blogspot.co.uk Clean comfortable hostel in Broadford.
Hotel & Luxury Cabins in Broadford, Isle of Skye » House of Juniper Hotel, restaurant and luxury cabins in Broadford.
SLEAT
www.eileaniarmain.co.uk Picturesque hotel nestled in the bay of Sleat south Skye.
www.kinloch-lodge.co.uk Family run hotel in Sleat with relaxed comfort and world class food.
www.accommodation-on-skye.co.uk Scenic B&B with indoor pool in Ardvasar.
www.offthehillskye.com Modern friendly B&B in Duisdale Beag.
http://www.homeleigh-skye.co.uk Homeleigh is a modern detached 5* B&B located in the southern peninsula of Skye known as Sleat.
TORRIN / ELGOL
www.coruiskhouse.com Restaurant with rooms in Elgol.
NORTH SKYE
www.threechimneys.co.uk World renowned Scottish restaurant with 5 star rooms at Loch Dunvegan.
www.sligachan.co.uk Hotel, bunkhouse and camp site amidst unrivalled scenery at Sligachan
The Bosville Hotel | Portree Hotel | Isle of Skye | Scotland – Restaurant and Rooms in Portree Contemporary boutique hotel in Portree.
Welcome to Marmalade Hotel – Marmalade hotel in Portree | Isle of Skye | Scotland Contemporary 4* hotel in Portree.
Viewfield House Country Hotel in Portree on the Isle of Skye Unique Victorian era country house hotel in Portree.
Brackenhide Resort – Unique collection of Scottish Hotels 4 * resort in Portree.
www.cuillinhills-hotel-skye.co.uk Luxury 4 star hotel in Portree.
Ben Tianavaig Bed & Breakfast, Portree, Isle of Skye | Portree | Facebook Friendly B&B in the heart of Portree.
Luxury Accommodation on the Isle of Skye | Hotel Rooms, Self-Catering Cottages and Hot Tubs | Holiday Cottages, Honeymoon, Weddings, with Hotel Restaurant – Monkstadt 1745 Luxury Lodge and Steadings in Linicro.
www.thespoonsonskye.com Luxury self catering in Skeabost Bridge.
www.skyewalkerhostel.com Unique hostel accommodation in Portnalong.
www.isleofskyeaccommodation.com General accommodation finder for Skye and Lochalsh.
Attractions
www.eileandonancastle.com Most visited and iconic castle in the Scottish Highlands.
www.dunvegancastle.com Oldest inhabited castle in Scotland ancestral home of the clan MacLeod.
www.clandonald.com Armadale Castle, gardens and museum of the Isles.
www.attadalegardens.com Tranquil gardens in a stunning setting at Attadale near StrathCarron.
www.nts.org.uk Estate and woodland walks in Balmacara.
www.applecrossgarden.co.uk Walled garden, cafe and restaurant in Applecross.
www.aros.co.uk Cultural centre in Portree with cinema, restaurant, exhibitions and gift shop.
www.eileanban.org Gavin Maxwell museum, wildlife and natural heritage centre in Kyleakin.
http://www.dunveganmuseums.co.uk Learn the story of “Giant Macaskill”at the museum in Dunvegan.
http://www.skyemuseum.co.uk Award winning attraction in Kilmuir giving a fascinating insight into highland life 100 years ago. Open Easter to late September.
Distilleries
www.discovering-distilleries.com/talisker Award winning distillers of Talisker whisky in Carbost.
www.gaelicwhisky.com Independent producers of unchilfiltered whisky in Eilean Iarmain.
http://www.torabhaig.com Torabhaig on the Isle of Skye is a fully operational Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery offering tours, gifts and a café.
http://www.isleofskyedistillers.com Makers of Skye’s own Misty Isle Gin, from their shop in Portree they sell wines, beers, whisky, rum, gin and vodka.
http://www.skyeale.com Independent brewers of Skye Ale located in Uig.
https://raasaydistillery.com A unique whisky destination on the Isle of Raasay with arguably the best view from any distillery in Scotland.
https://themistybottle.co.uk Although not technically a distillery, The Misty Bottle is a family run bottle shop located in Breakish on Skye. The small shop is a real tardis selling whisky, gin, beer and gifts and is well worth a visit.
Activities
www.walkhighlands.co.uk A go to guide to help you discover and explore Scotland’s outdoors.
http://www.skyehighwildlife.com Wildlife watching & photography on the Isle of Skye with expert Stuart Dawber.
http://www.skyehighlandadventures.co.uk The ultimate adventure experience on the Isle of Skye including abseiling, canyoning, biking, caving and mountain guiding.
www.raasay-house.co.uk Outdoor activity centre, café bar and bike hire on the stunning Isle of Raasay.
www.skyeguides.co.uk High quality mountain guiding and climbing instruction on the Isle of Skye.
www.ace-skye.com Target sports and all weather activities based in Portree.
www.isleofskyegolfclub.co.uk 9 Hole seaside Golf Course in Sconser with stunning views.
Boat Trips
www.calums-sealtrips.com Award winning seal trip wildlife cruise on Loch Carron based in Plockton.
www.mistyisleboattrips.co.uk Family run boat trip wildlife adventures on Loch Coruisk in Elgol.
www.aquaxplore.co.uk/boat_trips.asp Fast boats and cruisers round the Inner Scottish Isles.
www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk Wildlife watching based in Portree Bay, touring the Raasay Sound.
www.divers-eye.co.uk Explore and discover sea and shore with boat trips from Stein in Waternish.
www.portree-boat-trips.co.uk Sail from Portree Bay to feed the sea eagles, available for private charter.
www.puffinsandwhales.co.uk Wildlife watching trips from Uig pier, private charter available.
www.gotostkilda.co.uk Boat trip to the UK’s only dual world heritage site and National Nature Reserve.
Arts, Crafts and Gifts
www.nigelgrounds.com Gallery showcasing paintings of the unique Hebridean landscape in Armadale.
https://m.facebook.com Arts and crafts shop at Armadale pier selling an eclectic mix of crafts, gifts and wool from local crafts people and further afield.
www.clairerooneyartist.com Locally based Scottish landscape painter.
www.emmanoblecreates.co.uk Artist, picture-framer and designer based in Kyle of Lochalsh.
www.ooshke.shop Contemporary gift shop in Kyle of Lochalsh.
http://www.skyebridgestudios123.com Arts and learning centre in Kyle of Lochalsh.
www.diana-mackie.co.uk Working studio and gallery in Dunvegan.
www.duncan-house.com Fine celtic jewellery workshop and gallery in Strathaird.
www.lovefromskye.co.uk Scottish traditional and contemporary jewellery and gifts in Broadford.
www.skyesilver.com Quality silver jewellers since 1974, based in Colbost, Dunvegan.
www.skyelineceramics.com Working pottery and studio in Harrapool, Broadford.
www.uigpottery.co.uk Traditional Scottish pottery handmade at their workshop in Uig.
www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk High quality handmade ceramics workshop and gallery in Edinbane.
www.homeinhighlands.co.uk Clothing, home and interiors boutique shops in Balmacara and Portree.
www.skyeweavers.co.uk Weaving and sewing business utilising a pedal powered loom in Glendale.
www.theskyeshilasdairshop.co.uk Naturally dyed yarns and knitwear exhibition and shop in Waternish.
www.skyebatiks.com Handmade Batik and hand loomed cotton clothing and homeware in Portree,
http://www.skyeskyns.co.uk Tanners, makers and suppliers of luxurious sheepskins, home accessories and sustainably-made clothing.
www.skyecandles.co.uk Luxury candles, diffusers and gifts handmade in Broadford.
www.isleofskyeleatherco.com Family business selling handmade leather goods at Armadale Pier.
www.cioch-direct.co.uk High performance outdoor clothing made on the premises in Struan
http://www.lindsayjohnston.co.uk Unique handmade jewellery made with recycled silver and gold and responsibly sourced stones and gemstones.
www.art-skye.co.uk Online portal to local artists and crafts people in Skye and Lochalsh featuring a trail booklet to download and interactive map.