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Skye
has something for everyone and Mary’s Cottages in Elgol
provides an excellent base to explore the many activities and
sites on the Island. You will find below a very brief introduction
into just a handful of the places and activities to be experienced
on the Misty Isle. For more information visit IsleofSkye.org |
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Food & Drink A range of cafés, pubs and restaurants are located in and around Elgol. The Cuillin View Gallery and Cafe is an excellent location to observe the distant hills. However, if you really want to push the boat out the Three Chimneys near Dunvegan or the Kinloch Lodge in Sleat offer superb Highland cuisine |
| Physical Activities If you like to do low level walks, like Elgol to Sligachan, or a challenging adventure climbing the crags of the Cuillins, the backdrop is always dramatic. Walk Scotland has details on several routes on the Isle if Skye. For those who are looking for something a little more adventurous have a look at Cuillin Guides Cycling is popular on Skye allowing you to immerse yourself in the environment. Cycle hire is available in Broadford. Why not experience Skye from a different point of view and take a trek with the horses at Portree riding school. |
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Nature & Geology You may catch sight of a Golden eagle soaring above, or otters, dolphins and seals frolicking in the waves. Sea eagles have been reintroduced here and the Aros Cultural Centre in Portree has had a special exhibition on this rare bird. The geology of Skye is probably some of the UK's best with many a geology student spending weeks on field trips exploring the various rock structures. For more information on Skye's geological history take a look here Misty Isle cruises sets off from near Elgol and travels up Loch Coruisk so views of the wildlife, nearby Islands and close up scenes of the Cuillins can be appreciated. |
Arts & Crafts The people of the Highlands feel strongly about their culture and Arts and support the flourishing talent of their communities. All year round music can be heard in pubs and venues like the Sligachan Hotel and the Gaelic College, Sabhal Mòr. Galleries and craft workshops are dotted all round the Island and near Elgol. The Skye & Lochalsh Arts and Crafts website provides good in formation on the myriad of shops and galleries. |
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