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Tour
Skye
Skye
evokes the mystery and enchantment of a Hebridean isle reputed
for its spectacular scenery and wealth of legends. An aura of
mysticism remains which had its origins in Norse and Gaelic
times when the isle was known variously as the cloud island,
misty isle or winged isle. The enchantment derives in part from
the isle's rapidly changing moods. It is hard not to be spellbound
when a heavy mist is pierced by fingers of sunshine prior to
rolling away. or when persistent rain clears to reveal a landscape
of purest colours and streaming sunshine.
The
island, 48 miles long and 3 to 25 miles in breadth, the largest
of the Inner Hebrides group, is celebrated for its impressive
mountains, the Cuillin Hills. Although treeless and bare, the
scenery is an attractive combination of mountain and sea. Crofting,
tourism, and forestry are the main occupations. Skye is one
of the strongholds of Gaelic which is spoken by many of the
island's population. Ostaig has a Gaelic College. Sabhal
Mor Ostaig, a centre of Gaelic learning in the tradition
of the Columban monks at lona.
Kings
Arms Hotel. Situated in the picturesque village of Kyleakin
on the Isle of Skye, the King's Arms overlooks Lochalsh. One
of Skye’s oldest hotels the King's Arms provides all the
modern comforts, yet it retains the charming, friendly atmosphere
reflective of its history. The hotel is the perfect base for
exploring the Island from “the garden of Skye”,
Armadale in the South, to the Fairy Bridge and the Cullin Hills.
The
Dunollie Hotel sits overlooking the old harbour wall in
Broadford with magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn
and the Applecross hills. The hotel has recently been refurbished
and is a friendly and welcoming holiday base from which to explore
the magical Isle of Skye. The Dunollie offers a combination
of Skye charm with modern day comforts. It is Skye's largest
hotel with a team of friendly staff who will ensure your stay
on the misty isle is an enjoyable one.
If
you would like to Tour Skye on a unique tour of my native Scotland
please e-mail me: Sandy
Stevenson
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