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We saw a lot of stunning scenery in our search for this the Fairy Glen. You won't find the glen marked in any guide book or placed in any maps. A secret place I read about in the "Skye Visitor" We travelled up the single track road to get here, then walked through the magical glen in awe and wonder. Great Mountains would bow down if they could see the perfectly conicalled little hills. Great Loch would weep at the sight of the little lochan. We saw no Fairies but we were not quite alone in the magical Glen - we did spot someone, he was wearing a kilt, high above us, I took a picture and when I looked back up, he was gone. We still had some company with us but they were just the Fairies sheep happily grazing on the greenest grass I ever saw. Leave a Comment Address: Near Uig Isle of SkyeDirections: Near the Free Church and a sign posted Sladair with a dead end signWebsite: www.ilseofskye.net
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Dunvegan Castle has been home to the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly eight hundred years and it remains their home today. The Castle is built on a rock and was once surrounded by sea water to complete its defences. Dunvegan is unique in Scotland being the oldest inhabited castle to have retained its family and its roof no wonder then the Clan motto is "Hold Fast" with a bull pictured in the clan crest. Dunvegan was much too busy for me - I hate being stuck behind the masses, so did not enjoy the visit but if you are into clan history and want to see the famous Fairy Flag then Dunvegan Castle is for you. Leave a Comment Address: Dunvegan Isle of SkyePhone: 01470 621206Directions: North west on the Isle of SkyeWebsite: www.dunvegancastle.com
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If you visit Dunvegan Castle, and like me, don't like crowded places = then visit the gardens. These lovely gardens are included in your entry ticket and for me anyway well worth the ticket price. Hardly anyone was visiting this green oasis, most tourists come by the bus load, view the Castle, then leave. We took our time and were naturally rewarded. The gardens have many paths which lead you to shimmering ponds and little burns all fed by the sparkling waters of the cascading waterfall. The gardens are surrounded by acres of woodland glades, where you can enjoy a series of long nature walks. So Dunvegan Castle did not disappoint me, but rather touched my soul. Leave a Comment Address: Dunvegan Castle Isle of Skye IV559WFPhone: 01470 521206Directions: North West SkyeWebsite: www.dunvegancastle.com
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Broadford is the second biggest town on the Isle of Skye, but it is tiny really. Good things really do come in small packages and Broadford is packed with them, not buildings of note or great monuments, but great seascapes, rolling landscapes, beautiful wild flowers and distant mountains are all yours here. We took a walk to An Gidhe Mor (Broadford Pier) where you can sit for ages watching the sea and the town in the distance. We then went walking a bit further to Rubh'an Eireannaich (Irishman's Point) the wild flowers, gentle weather and spectacular scenery were a joy to behold - ah to be alone in Broadford with just nature for company is truely very special. Leave a Comment Address: Broadford Isle of SkyeDirections: In the south east of the Island Broadford is the first place you will come toWebsite: www.isleofskye.net
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 Heading North Towards Storr by scotlandscotour
Of course, the Old Man is the rock column (just visible) below the cliffs, but the climb up to the grassy summit of Storr (719m) to look down over sea, rocks and air - is worth risking life and limb for!!!
The best way up, is to follow the popular path (steep enough) through woods up to the old man then continue RIGHT, below the cliffs until the fade into a steep grassy slope which can just be scaled. Don't try rock climbing - its seriously dangerous. You can then walk back along a narrowish ridge that slopes up to the summit. Need a head for heights. Fun though.
Decend by continuing along the summit and skirt the cliffs, gradually decending grassy fields (on top of the world) until a tiny stream cuts down a gap in a minor cliff.
Ummm, well it is worth it - I assure you. Get a map!!!
This picture shows not only the approach to Storr (taken from just outside Portree) but also the narrow road, which undulates like a roller coaster, scratching the undersides of most cars. Leave a Comment Address: Isle of Skye - ScotlandDirections: North of Portree.
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 Uig is the name but not the
description by scottishvisitor, 3 more photosLeave a Comment Address: Uig Isle of SkyeDirections: On the A87 North West SkyeWebsite: www.isleofskye.net
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The Armadale Castle Gardens are set in forty acres and contain exotic and native shrubs, trees and flowers. The gardens trees and shrubs were planted more than two hundred years ago, but fell into neglect until the Trust management took over in 1971. Skye has a mild climate, warmed by the gulf stream and is usually frost free in winter, so more exotic plants and trees from many far off places have found a home here to grow in abundance. There are also nature trails where you can walk through forests and if your lucky, spot some wildlife. We didn't see any wildlife just great trees, many birds and a stunning views of the Knoydart peninsula north of Malliag on mainland Scotland. Leave a Comment Address: Clan Donald Centre ArmadalePhone: 01471 844305Directions: Armadale is 16 miles south of Broadford on the A 851Website: www.clandonald.com
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We sat for ages looking across the sea towards Applecross and the Torridon Mountain Range on mainland Scotland, Catching glimpses of the tiny islands with so few trees you can count them, in perfect peace and harmony with nature, you can't beat this sort of pleasure. I love the sea and find great beauty even in lobster creels and little fishing boats who's magic can spirit you away. The colourful artificial reefs are placed on the seabed to grow shell fish, I'm glad they were out of the sea and drying nicely in the sunshine. We spent quite some time here and only saw one person, he was fishing but stopped for a chat by the sea. Leave a Comment Address: Broadford Isle of SkyeDirections: When you pass the Bank walk left and follow the narrow track you will then come to the pierWebsite: www.isleofskye.net
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Clan Donald translates literally into 'The Children of Donald' but more commonly called MacDonald which means the same thing. The clan chiefs were 'Lords of the Isles' until 1493 when the Scottish King took the title away. The clan has seven main branches = you might recognise some of the place names = ANTRIM ARDNAMURCHAN CLANRANALD GLENCOE GLENGARRY KEPPOCH and SLEAT they held extensive estates from Ulster to Skye. The estates over time were sold or confiscated. Finally, in 1971 the last remaining lands of the Clan Chiefs came up for sale, these were the estates in Skye. Luckily, they fell into friendly hands, the Clan Donald Lands Trust supported by Clan Donald members worldwide. Clan Donald is the largest Clan in Scotland and descendants of the thousands of MacDonald who emigrated, also make it the largest Clan in the World. The House of Donald is just a ruin but I found it possessed great beauty and bygone splendour, there are far off plans, if money allows, to re build - but I seriously hope this never happens and Armadale Castle remains a beautiful ruin. Leave a Comment Address: Armadale Castle, Armadale, SleatPhone: 01471 844305Directions: South west tip of Skye in Armadale, SleatWebsite: www.clandonald.com
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Our search for the Fairy Glen led us into Uig to ask for directions. No one seemed to be arounds this tiny village, the ferries had all gone for the day, so we popped into the only place with people here, Skye's very own Brewery, we didn't take a tour, I wanted to make sure we were sober to see the Fairy Glen. The Brewery staff were very helpful, pointing us in the right direction. As we set out once again on our mission we stopped at the Free Church of Scotland, perched high above the village. I had to laugh, the Wee Free, as it is known in Scotland is opposed to alcohol and would see it banned if it could = funny how a tiny place could have two Great Traditions in rivallry with each other. Leave a Comment
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