Skye
July 2011 was the first time I had ever been to the isle of Skye . I had heard so much about the beauty of the island .The focklore , the wildlife and the weather were all known to most visitors. We decided to take the bridge over and the boat back .
I was not disappointed by wonderful Skye .The night before we stayed the night at the Kyle of Localsh hotel.
Sadly we had to crossed over the bridge during a heavy rain storm. This was the last of the bad weather we had during our stay on the Island. As we drove along the main road [A87] we began to see the scenery Skye is famous for .The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cullins hills. We pass through Broadford and on to the village of Sligachan.
July 2011 was the first time I had ever been to the isle of Skye . I had heard so much about the beauty of the island .The focklore , the wildlife and the weather were all known to most visitors. We decided to take the bridge over and the boat back .
I was not disappointed by wonderful Skye .The night before we stayed the night at the Kyle of Localsh hotel.
Sadly we had to crossed over the bridge during a heavy rain storm. This was the last of the bad weather we had during our stay on the Island. As we drove along the main road [A87] we began to see the scenery Skye is famous for .The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cullins hills. We pass through Broadford and on to the village of Sligachan.
Sligachan is a small settlement on Skye. It is close to the Cullin mountains and provides a good viewpoint for seeing the Black mountains.
After our short stop in Sligachan we drive straight to the main town of Skye. Portree will be our base for our stay on the island. We had no digs booked so we have walk round the centre of the town looking for a room for the night . Most places were full so I decided to enquire at the information centre. They phoned around and get us a bed and breakfast not too far from the centre of Portree. The Foreland was fine.
After our short stop in Sligachan we drive straight to the main town of Skye. Portree will be our base for our stay on the island. We had no digs booked so we have walk round the centre of the town looking for a room for the night . Most places were full so I decided to enquire at the information centre. They phoned around and get us a bed and breakfast not too far from the centre of Portree. The Foreland was fine.
Fairy pool
2021
After 10 years latter we returned to the island
After 10 years latter we returned to the island
Dunvegan Castle
Portree is a great wee town with tons of great places to eat and drink . Amazed at the number of tourist the town gets. The day we were in the town there was a cruise ship in.
Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the Aros centre which celebrate the island's Gaelicheritage. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island.
The Royal Hotel is the site of MacNab's Inn, the last meeting place of Flora Macdonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746.
Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the Aros centre which celebrate the island's Gaelicheritage. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island.
The Royal Hotel is the site of MacNab's Inn, the last meeting place of Flora Macdonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746.
Skye is linked to the mainland by the Skye Bridge.
Ferries sail from Armadale on the island to Mallaig, and
from Kylerhea to Glenelg.
Also run Uig to Tarbert on Harris and Lochmaddy on North Uist, and from Sconser to Raasay.Which we enjoyed 2021.
Ferries sail from Armadale on the island to Mallaig, and
from Kylerhea to Glenelg.
Also run Uig to Tarbert on Harris and Lochmaddy on North Uist, and from Sconser to Raasay.Which we enjoyed 2021.
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There is tons of wildlife in Skye -- golden eagle, red deer and Atlantic salmon. Skye has provided the locations for various novels and feature films and is celebrated in poetry and song.
Kilted Falls
Kilt Rock is situated to the east of Skye. It comprises spectacular sea-cliffs 180 ft tall, made of dolerite rock strata in many different colours.
Kilt Rock boasts a dramatic waterfall created from the outflow of Loch Mealt.
Kilt Rock boasts a dramatic waterfall created from the outflow of Loch Mealt.
Elgol
The scenery is stunning. We really only seen the west coast.
The Cullins are very popular with walkers. The Ferry trip back to Mallaig was special. Below are views over to Skye from the mainland. Sunsets over the mountains
The Cullins are very popular with walkers. The Ferry trip back to Mallaig was special. Below are views over to Skye from the mainland. Sunsets over the mountains
Looking over to Skye from Malaig
The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr is located on the north of Skye in the area known as Trotternish.The hill presents a steep rocky eastern face overlooking the Sound of Raasay.
The Cullins
The Cullins hotel
