The north of Scotland and particularly Skye, can be a delight in winter. But we do have short days and many restaurants and cafes will close or shorten their opening hours. Stating in self catering solves the ‘where do we Read More …
Walks with Dogs
With livestock free roaming on craft land, care needs to be taken with dogs. But there are some really good places for a dog to run free.
Cycling
we welcome cyclists here and with a garage with power and light our guests have secure storage and a space to make any adjustments needed. You don’t even need to take batteries out to recharge your e-bike as there are Read More …
Glen Elg circuit
Balmacara – Sheil Bridge – Glen Elg – Brochs – Sandaig Islands – Glen Elg Ferry –Kylerhea Otter Haven – Skye Bridge Sometimes, the lack of roads in the Highland means you have to follow the same route there and Read More …
Wild Swimming
There are plenty of wild swimming opportunities around Skye and Lochalsh. Hardy swimmers will go for a dip all year : be careful if you aren’t used to cold water swimming. . We’ve produced a Google Map of some selected Read More …
Trotternish
For a lot of day tripper tomSkye, most of what they see is a quick photo stop around The Storr, Kilt, Rock, Quirang, Fairy Glen – and then a dash to the Fairy Pools. This peninsula is so much more. Read More …
Applecross via the Bealach na Ba
Applecross retains a sense of being apart and remote. The gaelic name A’Chomraich – the Sanctuary testifies to early Christianity with the Irish Monk Maelrubha founding this Christian settlement in 673 AD settlement on the land between the river and Read More …