Isle of Skye (Scotland)

"'The Misty Isle' as the Isle of Skye is affectionately known (the Gaelic name is Eilean a' Cheo - pronounced Ellen a Kee-ow) is the largest of the Inner Hebridean Islands. The island lies about a mile off the north-west of Scotland. Grab yourself a map, and if you live in the south of England, move your finger up the map following the coastline, up through the North of England, through the Scottish borders, up, up, up…. Wait! Stop! See, just to ...
...catch the ferry to the Isle of Skye. Then they built a bridge and tourism dropped dramatically because the tolls were very, very expensive at £5.70 each way. In 2005, the tolls were finally abolished and since then the island has enjoyed a return of the traveller seeking peace and tranquillity. Walkers, hikers, climbers, artists, sailors, musicians, photographers, writers…. the list is endless of the type of person this beautiful place beckons. ...

Louizalass 17.01.2008 · Read full review
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There is something about the Isle of Skye that is magical and I have very fond memories of spending holidays there as a child. I therefore make no apologies for the length of this review which I hope will be a guide for anyone visiting, or thinking about visiting this beautiful island. It is affectingly known in Gaelic as Eilean a' Cheò, which literally translates into English as the Island of the mist and today Skye, the largest of the Inner Hebridean ...
...& Getting There The Isle of Skye lies less than a mile off the north-west coast of Scotland and is the best known and largest of the of the Inner Hebridean Islands. The island has a population of just under 9,000 residents and is 50 miles long by 25 miles wide at its widest point, decreasing to just 7 miles wide at its narrowest point creating 350 miles of spectacular and stunning coastline. It is accessed via the Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland ...

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...spend 3 weeks on the isle of Skye (should have been 2 ½ weeks but we got snowed in)! This review is by no means a comprehensive account of all there is to see and do on the beautiful Isle of Skye, but I have tried to give a taste of what the island is like and have included some of what I think are the highlights. I hope it is helpful to anyone planning a trip to Skye. Some basic information ********************* The Isle of Skye is situated off ...
...can change quickly. 10. The isle of Raasay can be reached via a 15-minute ferry crossing from Sconser. The day we spent on Raasay was another highlight. The island only has one road and felt really remote. We walked to see the ruins of a crofting settlement, deserted during the clearances. I love to teach my children history in this way! 11. Wildlife spotting is easy on Skye. We saw numerous golden eagles and even saw a rare sea eagle near Portree ...

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...I think the name Misty Isle conjures up images of mystery and intrigue, and certainly the island has many quite and hidden corners just waiting for you to explore. By way of introduction please do not judge Skye on the main road which runs throughout the island spine from the bridge at the Kyle of Lochalsh to the town of Portree. It is fast and double track, and there are some good views from here, but the real Skye is to be found off this road ...
...The Isle of Skye is home to 9200 people but the important thing is that on an island 50 miles long with over 2000 living in Portree, it is not crowded and there are endless nooks to lose yourself in solitude. Glenelg Ferry So here is my journey through Skye for you to enjoy. There are a number of ways of reaching the island. The simplest of course is the road bridge which has been there now since 1995. Prior to this access was by ferry and until ...

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It's 240 miles to Skye from my house, but it's 240 miles of some of the most wonderful scenery you are liable to encounter. our route took us through Stirling, Callandar, Fort William, and Kyle of Lochalsh. We were in no desperate hurry when we set off for Skye so I set myself a task of not going over 60 MPH. Now for me that's one hell of a task. As it turns out though it wasn't nearly a difficult as I first imagined. The weather as we started out ...
...not great but sufficed since we had seen the scenery of the first 100 miles many tines before. Once we had passed Stirling we were into territory we had encountered only a few times so that was quite refreshing. As we journeyed on the weather was improving slightly with the cloud cover becoming a bit sparser. We had passed Callandar and were now heading for Fort William which was going to be our half way point for refreshments and eats. Fort William ...

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The Isle of Skye is somewhere I have wanted to visit my whole life, but have never had the chance. The Scottish Isles for me have a sort of mystique about them, the isolation and the tradition they have, but Skye has always been the one I’ve wanted to go to. I think a lot of it has to do with my favourite band, Runrig, being from there – their songs are often about the landscape they grew up in, and they even have a song called Skye. Finally, at ...
...and we could see the Isle of Scalpay, which lies off Skye’s east coast. Broadford is a small town or large village, with a few shops and, bizarrely, the Skye Serpentarium. I say bizarrely because a snake house just isn’t the kind of tourist attraction I would expect to find on Skye. Anyway, we stopped in Broadford and had a look at a few shops. Skye Jewellery is well worth a look, although it is pricey. They have a lot of locally inspired ranges, ...

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...Oh, and a final word for the Isle of Skye brewery. The brewery shop in Uig is rather depressingly poorly stocked and dull, but the likes of the Co-Op in Broadford carry their full range and I would recommend you try the Porridge Oat Ale. Trust me, it's fabulous. ...

blackpuddinonnabike 20.11.2007 · Read full review
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...in July. There are lots of local Art and crafts, silver jewellery, woollen knitwear and pottery for sale in the shops. Do remember though when ever you go take…….. Rain wear. Thanks for reading I hope I have given you a taster of this magical misty isle ...

mumsymary 21.07.2004 · Read full review
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...As for me, I return to the Isle Oronsay Hotel. I buy a beer and sit on the harbour wall watching the sun paint the hills in russets and reds as it goes down behind me. It's about as close to heaven as you can get and still be alive. ...

williemeikle 03.09.2002 · Read full review
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...near Duntulm, which overlook the Isle of Harris are well worth a visit as each one illustrates a different aspect of Highland life a hundred years ago. In addition to its incredible views and scenery, Skye attracts many visitors due to the wildlife which thrives within. Birdwatchers are lured by the promise of golden sea eagles, the elusive corncrake or majestic buzzards, while the still, tranquil lochs sheltered by rugged mountains attract many ...
...the White-wave centre in Kilmuir; sea kayaking, diving, archery or windsurfing, just to name a few. The slightly less adventurous may well settle for pony trekking, swimming or perhaps just a round of golf at the local golf course. Tourists have enjoyed Skye as a holiday destination since Victorian times, even Royalty have honoured the island with frequent visits and it is easy to see why. Skye is an breathtakingly beautiful place – “our little ...

sophie_skye 30.11.2003 · Read full review
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For me The Isle of Skye is one of the most beautiful places that God created here on earth. I have visited the island on three occasions so far and am already looking forward to returning. The island is one of contrasts, from the brooding Cullin Mountains to the lush greenery around Armadale. It forms part of the island group known as the Inner Hebrides and is set off the north east coast of Scotland. The easiest way to reach Syke is via the bridge ...
...bridge, which most of the islanders did not want to see built, and I have to say I agree with them. I think that Skye should have been left as it was with links only via ferries. Talking of which, the other ways to Skye are via ferries. A Caledonian MacBrayne car ferry runs from Mallaig to Armadale, and a small private car ferry takes six cars at a time across the Sound of Sleat from Kylerhea to Glenelg. Portree is the capital of the island, but ...

SusanLesley 13.04.2001 · Read full review
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The Isle of Skye is, to me, one of the most stunning places to visit. I have been twice, both times in May, both times with my parents. Accommodation on Skye is plentiful. Many islanders have cottages they will rent out, whilst others have turned spare rooms into B&B accommodation. For my first visit, in 1995, we rented a cottage in Sleat, near the southern-most tip of the island, about 5 miles outside Armadale. The village of Sleat is very quiet ...
...bays and beaches. The Isle of Skye has a magic all of its own, for hich I am struggling to find the words to describe, but it has certainly cast its spell on me. I can't wait for my next visit - I wonder if my husband has thought about next year's holiday yet??? ...

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Scotland could perhaps be seen as a bit of a cheapo option for a honeymoon, but we wanted tranquillity and romance after all the hectic wedding preparations. We started off in Edinburgh and then hired a car, but Inverness is the nearest airport to the island. You definitely need a car while you’re there – Skye sounds like a small place but it takes at least an hour to get from one end to the other. There are three ferries as well as the new bridge ...
...same route as Bonnie Prince Charlie, go by the Glenelg-Kylerhea ferry, which takes about five minutes. If you want dramatic, wild and romantic scenery, Skye is the place to be. The mountains are spectacular, particularly the famous Cuillins in the south, and everywhere you look there is a beautiful scene of craggy moorland or glistening lochs. Walking, cycling and pony trekking are the ideal ways of exploring and, for the latter, there are plenty ...

Caro_R 22.07.2000 · Read full review
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If you're lucky enough to be holidaying on Skye, make your way down the single track, dead-end road to Kylerhea. There you'll find a car park and a long but worthwhile walk to an otter hide and information centre run by the Forestry Commission. Go at dawn or dusk for the best chance of seeing these fascinating creatures. Want to take the otter theme further? Take the little ferry from Kylerhea across to the mainland near Bernera (it only operates ...
...south and you will be in the area where Gavin Maxwell lived and wrote "Ring of Bright Water". The real tale of Maxwell and the otters he kept at the place he called Camusfearna in his books, is a fascinating and heart rending one. Nothing remains now but a memorial well off the beaten track. If you want to find it, email me and I'll give you details and map references. ...

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My partner has always wanted to visit Skye, so last year we looked up some B&B's on the internet and picked one out. We booked for 3 nights, Sunday to Tuesday in September. We went in September to avoid the midges that everybody had warned us about. We had to drive up from North Devon, so we broke the trip by staying at a Travelodge in Carlisle on the Satruday evening. For us it was a journey of some 400? miles and about 12 hours. We wished we had ...
...island in the two days, however we only visited the main tourist attractions and if we had another two days we could have seen a bit more of off the beaten track. We arrived on Skye on the Sunday afternoon, at the White Heathers Hotel in Kyleakin (pronounced Ky-lark-in). Kyleakin is just over the the Skye bridge and is the harbour where the ferry used to sale from before the bridge was built. (Don't mention the bridge by the way, it's a sore point!) ...

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