Broadford
Red granite Beinn na Caillich dominates this crofting village on bay. Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge with the MacKinnons after his 1746 defeat at Culloden. He left them his secret recipe for what is now called Drambuie. The Dunollie Hotel sits on the old harbour wall in Broadford with magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Hills. Old Torran. Broadford. Broadford Bed and Breakfast. Broadford Holiday Cottages.

Canna
Fertile island, 5 miles long, with small but thriving farming and fishing community. Little accommodation on island but campers can stay with permission from the National Trust for Scotland. Deep-water harbour attracts many yachtsmen.

Crusader's Grave
Tomb found in a graveyard on a small island in the Skeabost river. Notable for unusual effigy of a warrior in armour.

Cuillin Hills
Semicircular range of bare, black, volcanic peaks, many over 3,000ft high. These peaks are for experienced climbers only and provide some of Britain's best and toughest climbing. Cuillin Webcam pictures of conditions in the Cuillins of Skye. Cuillin Guides. Waterpipe Gully.

Dun Fiadhairt
Iron Age broch, or fort, 2000 years old. Walls 12ft thick enclose an area 31ft in diameter. Guard rooms within walls on each side of the entrance.

Dun Hallin
Iron Age fort 12ft high with walls lift thick surrounded by outer wall. Two wall chambers and a stair lobby remain.

Dunscaith Castle
One of oldest fortified headlands of the Hebrides, a home of MacDonald clan until the late 16th century. Well preserved.

Dun Suladale Broch
Iron Age dwellings of this type, dry-stone towers with thick walls, are only found in Scotland. This example's walls are 12ft thick and enclose an area 42ft across.

Duntulm Castle
Ruin of 17th century castle perched on cliff which falls sharply on three sides. Built by MacDonalds on site of Celtic fort. Duntulm Castle. Duntulm Holiday Cottages.

Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle on Loch Dunvegan has been stronghold of Clan MacLeod since 1200. Packed with numerous pictures, books and various relics of 20 MacLeod generations. Dunvegan. Dunvegan Bed and Breakfast. Dunvegan Holiday Cottages. Fairy Flag of Dunvegan.

Elgol
Fishing hamlet below Cuillin mountains on southern peninsula of Straithaird. Soay, Canna and Rhum islands visible from here. Elgol and Torrin Historical Society. Elgol Primary School. Photo 1. Photo 2. Accommodation in and around Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The Cuillins from Elgol. Elgol Coastline. Ealaghol.

Glendale Holiday Cottages.

Kilmuir
Seven thatched cottages hold museum of 19th century Skye crofting life. Graveyard's Celtic cross marks the burial place of heroine Flora MacDonald, who helped the fugitive Bonnie Prince Charlie during his flight from the English in 1746. Whitewave Outdoor Centre. Flora Macdonald Lament. .Flora MacDonald's Farewell. Prince Charlie meets Flora MacDonald. Kilmuir Epitaph.

Kinloch Castle
Early 20th century mansion, on Rhum, built for Sir George Bullough. Many original fittings remain. Entire island was Bullough family's private estate from 1888 to 1957.

Knock Castle
One of many MacDonald clan strongholds in the 16th and 17th centuries, castle was successfully defended from a 15th century attack by Clan MacLeod.

Kyleakin
Seafront village and ferry port on strait that separates island from mainland. Castle Moil, MacKinnon stronghold from the 13th century, set on bluff. The White Heather is a small, family run hotel in Kyleakin. Old Cattle Ferry. The Old King's Arms Hotel. Old Ferry. Castle Moil. Old Kyleakin. Kyleakin Photographs.

Kyle House
House's 3 acre garden warmed by mild Golf Stream throughout winter. Set by Loch Alsh, site gives views of the Cuillins and Island of Raasay. Kyle House.

Loch Bracadale
Sea loch where Hakon of Norway's fleet sheltered after defeat at 13th century Battle of Largs. Dun Beag, one of Skye's best preserved brochs, is nearby.

Loch Coruisk
Remote sea loch at foot of the Cuillins, accessible by boat or difficult hike. Name translates as 'cauldron of water'. Explore Loch Coruisk.

Loch Harport
Malt-drying kilns of Talisker distillery, Skye's only malt whisky producer, sit beside sea loch. Looking up Loch Harport towards the majestic Cuillins. Taigh Ailean Hotel. The Little Gallery is situated on the west coast of Scotland's beautiful Isle of Skye at Portnalong, overlooking Loch Harport.

Loch Mealt
Water from loch flows 50 yards before spilling over a sharp cliff to the sea 600ft below. Nearby is Kilt Rock, a formation with shape and strata resembling a kilt.

Loch Sligachan
Sligachan Hotel famous as climbing centre for the Cuillins since Victorian times. In Glen Sligachan is Bloody Stone, site of last clan battle between MacDonalds and MacLeods in 1601. Sligachan. Sligachan Hotel. Marsco. Sligachan Croft. Glen Sligachan. Glen Sligachan and Marsco. Sgurr nan Gillean. Marsco Winter Storm.

Milovaig Holiday Cottages.

Old Skye Crofter's House
Local croft has been converted to Old Skye Crofter's House folk museum, displaying tools and illustrating crofting life. Skye Spinner.

Portree Portree Map. Portree Photographs. Portree Hotels, Find the best deal, compare prices and read what other travelers have to say at TripAdvisor. Neat whitewashed houses and small hotels line harbour of town, capital of Skye. Royal Hotel is on site of inn where Bonnie Prince Charlie bade farewell to Flora MacDonald in 1746 before exile in France. Highland Games held here in summer. Portree House and Cottages. Ard Chuain is only a short walk or a minute's drive to Portree Village Centre. Portree Weather Forecast. The Aros Centre, Restaurant, shop, historical exhibition and Sea Eagle viewing centre. Portree Riding Stables. Skye Scene Highland Ceilidh, Traditional music event in Portree. The Pier Hotel, Portree
Isle of Skye. The old Portree pier. Old Portree Hotel. Old Fishing Fleet. The Royal Hotel. The Tongadale Hotel.
Portree Holiday Cottages.

Quiraing
Gaelic name means 'pillared stronghold', describing an extraordinary glacier-created cluster of pinnacles and peaks.

Raasay
Isle of Raasay, 13 miles long, lies between Skye and the mainland. Brochel Castle was home to MacLeod of Raasay, whose 1745 support of the Jacobite cause brought severe retribution upon island after defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Rum
Island with peaks rising to 2,659ft. Now a Scottish Natural Heritage reserve, abundant with red deer. The sea eagle has been successfully reintroduced to island, previously extinct in Britain. Centre for botanical research.

Sleat Peninsula Holiday Cottages.

Staffin
Rocky coast with crofting and fishing village around Staffin Bay. Reached by narrow road crossing Stenscholl river. Skyelight Candles. Tigh Cilmartin, Staffin, Isle of Skye. Gravir Guest House, Marrishadder, Staffin, Isle of Skye. The Old Mission House, Staffin. Staffin Cruises. Staffin Campsite. Skye Wave. Staffin Rocks. Seaweed at Staffin Island. Staffin Island. Staffin Holiday Cottages.

The Storr
Area of rock cliffs and columns to the south of Trotternish peninsula. Area's highlight is Old Man of Storr, black basalt column 16Oft tall and 40ft in diameter, surrounded by lesser pinnacles.

Strollamus
Coastal crofting settlement, centre for sea angling and pony trekking. Sheltered from northerly winds by Scalpay Island.

Trotternish Peninsula
An area of land some 20 miles long and 8 miles wide, which is famous for its spectacular geological features. Walking in Trotternish. The Birds of Trotternish. Plant Life of Trotternish. Trotternish Ridge.

Trumpan
Ruined church is site of 1579 fight between MacLeods and MacDonalds. The invading MacDonalds killed all but one of many MacLeods worshipping in the church. The sole survivor raised the alarm and the rest of the clan arrived and killed the MacDonalds before they could escape.

Uig
Ancient looking tower overlooking bay is 19th century folly, built by a Captain Fraser. Car ferry to North Uist and Harris. Uig Pottery. Uig Hotel. Braigh Uige. The Isle of Skye Brewing Company. Old Uig. Loch Snizort. Uig Bay. Uig Holiday Cottages.

Ullinish Point
Headland gives views of twin flat-topped hills called MacLeod's Tables. At low tide, point is connected to sheep inhabited islet of Oronsay by sand bar. Ullinish Lodge Hotel.

Waternish Holiday Cottages.

Tour Skye Links:
Celebrations. Claire Macdonald and her husband run Kinloch Lodge Hotel on the Isle of Skye, which is also their family home. Claire is a well-known exponent of Scottish cooking and travels widely, lecturing and demonstrating recipes. Claire Macdonald Cookbooks.

Croft On The Isle of Skye Scotland.

Skye Seashore at Talisker.
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland's Only Gaelic College.
The Hebridean Trust.
Landing at Loch Scavaig.
Clan Donald.
Clan MacLeod.
Inner Hebrides.
Crofters Cottages.
Ardvasar Village.
Pròiseact Thiriodh.
Flodigarry.
Bracadale.
Skeabost.
Sgurr Alasdair.
Corrie-Na-Creiche.
Runrig, Skye's mega-successful Gaelic rock group
Isle of Skye Golf Club.
Rhudh an Dunain.
Early Church in Skye.
Skye Riding Centre.
Skye Photographs.
Scottish Mountain Photo Gallery.
Viking Scotland.
Gaelic Scotland.
The Highland Clearances.
Western Isles History.
Gordon C Harrison, Original photos of Skye.
Scottish Emigration.
Caledonian MacBrayne serve 22 islands and 4 peninsulas spread over the West Coast of Scotland, each with their own unique qualities and features.
Handcrafted sheepskin fleeces.
Loch Coruisk.
Dornie.
Assynt.
Edinbane Pottery.
The Lodge, Edinbane, Isle of Skye.
Shorefield House, Edinbane, Isle of Skye.
Isle of Skye Regions.
Things to do and see on Skye.
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation on the Isle of Skye.
Isle of Skye Self Catering Cottages.
Liz Myhill, Illustrator.
Skye Silver.
Isle of Skye Caravans.
Skye Jewellery.
Isle of Skye Hostels and Campsites.
Isle of Skye Hotels.
Isle of Skye Restaurants.
Wester Ross.
Outer Hebrides.
Applecross.

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