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Latest Isle of Skye hotel reviews
Pro
Incredible Scenery, nice white-washed villages
Con
Bridge destroys much of the island feel, many tourists, midgies, few wet weather options, too many tour buses whizzing round with swarms of backpackers
In a nutshell
Go for the scenary, but don't expect to come back with a suntan
nani80 Says: A 'coral' beach on Skye???? It just can't be!Well, it isn't. What's called 'coral' is actually a type of algae coralline or mearl. The mearl is crushed by waves into tiny pieces and than bleached by sun - the final result is a shining white beach, another hidden gem on Skye....
nani80 Says: Trotternish is the northermost peninsula of the Isle of Skye, extending from Portree to it's northernmost end at Rubha Hunish. It is dominated by bizzare geological formations of a spectacular Trotternish ridge, over 30 km long inland cliff, which runs the full length of the...
nani80 Says: The Quiraing is a fascinating landslip on the Trotternish peninsula with many distinctive features. Some of them have even earned their names: The Needle is a high pinnacle, The Prison is a pyramidal rock, and The Table is a flat, green plateau. The circular walk via summit...
nani80 Says: Elgol is a small fishing village scattered around the moorland at the point of the Strathaird peninsula. The reason why Elgol should be on your list when visiting Isle of Skye is it's location – it's perfectly located to get the best possible view of the Cuillin from a...
nani80 Says: Neist Point is the most westerly point on Skye and another must-see spot for those into bird/whale watching, beautiful sunsets and short walks. A short (but steep) walk from the car park and down the steps takes you all the way to the Neist Point lighthouse, which was built...
nani80 Says: Dun Beag or The Little Fort is Skye's best preserved broch. Brochs are structures that were built all across northern Scotland in the last centuries BC. There are two theories regarding their origin – they were either defensive structures or farmhouses. Dun Beag is not the...
Kilt Rock and The Mealt Waterfall
nani80 Says: Roadside viewpoint on the eastern coast of Trotternish offers one of the most popular sights on Isle of Skye. A small stream from loch Mealt freefalls off the cliff into the crystal clear water of Sound of Raasay. North up the cost you can spot a 60 m high cliff called Kilt...
Dinosaur footprints at An Corran
nani80 Says: An Corran near Staffin is famous for its fossilised footprints of the dinosaur that lived here 160 million years ago. Footprints are only visible at low tide and often covered by sand. Although we didn't find the footprints, the dark-sand beach was still a nice place to...
Saucy Mary's: The One and Only
scottishvisitor Says: While in Kyleakin we stopped at Saucy Mary's for some lunch. The atmosphere has a destinct nautical feel and is very much in keeping with the little harbour. Saucy Mary's has no competition from anyone - it is the only eatery here, so if your hungry or thirsty or just need a...
The Chandlery Restaurant , Bosville Hotel: Excellent Hailbut
vichatherly Says: Excellent relaxed, top quality restaurant. The food was delicious throughout. Well worth booking the night before.Well recommended.There is also choice of bar meals at the attached "Merchant Bar". I had the Hock & Monkfish Terrin follwed by the Halibut, and finished off...
Am Praban Bar: Great Pub with a Gaelic Theme
RhineRoll Says: The wood-lined Am Praban bar probably is your best bet for a great night out in South Skye. The bar belongs to the award-winning Isle Ornsay Hotel, owned by Sir Ian Noble, a slightly eccentric and unbelievably rich merchant banker with a big heart for the Gaelic cause....
Maria81 Says: Skye has - in my view - some of UK's most scenic driving roads, with views of sandy beaches, rock, Cuillin mountain ranges, waterfalls, pretty little towns, etc. Furthermore, public transport is relatively undeveloped so seeing the island without a car would substantially...
GrumpyDiver Says: Once you get to the northern parts of Skye, the two lane roads end up being one lane. The locals have got this down pat, if you see a car coming towards you, you pull of onto one of the many pull offs and let the other car pass. No rush, just take it easy.Some of the...
Skye Surprises: All things in one totally unbelievable
scottishvisitor Says: Skye Surprises really is a big surprise the shop which will cater for your every need = a petrol station - internet station - laundry station - food station - gift station - money changing station - fuel station (Peat for your fire) have I forgotton anything ah yes drinks...
Sleat Trading: Great Gifts to make you giggle
scottishvisitor Says: This little gift shop was packed with many touristy items such as hielan coos and the like. We spotted a series of books by 'Woods' I bought "Are there any crofters left out there?" and "Other uses for sheep" both totally funny, they had me laughing all the way back to...
Aros Centre Portree - updated for 2011
Sgurr Says: I'm writing this as the Tourist Trap review for the Aros Centre is seven years out of date.Aros has free parking, a lot of it and Disabled Access. There is a pleasant bar and cafe - kept very clean, as are the lavatories. Food is from a limited menu, snacks, salads,...
christylac Says: We were directed to "the bright yellow hostel" (downtown next to the square) in Portree as a place to do our mid-trip laundry. Follow the paved road around to the back of the building and the laundry entrance is located there on the bottom floor. (Do NOT drive down in...
nani80 Says: Cill Chriosd is a ruined church lying on Broadford to Elgol road (B8083). Legend has it that the location of today's ruin was a Christian worship in the 7th century. The church was built in the early 16th century and was abandoned in 1840 when the congregation moved to...
nani80 Says: A century or two ago, Uamh Oar or The Cave of Gold was very popular among tourists in search for natural wonders. If you visit the cave today, there's a great chance you'll be surrounded only by sea birds and sheep wandering around, with no people in sight. Finding the cave...
nani80 Says: Talisker Bay is a beautiful beach surrounded by an impressive sea stack on one side and cliffs with waterfall on the other. Beach is made of large black pebbles and black and white sand which mix together into incredible patterns. It definitely offers a perfect opportunity...
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Q: I realise that our funny UK weather varies from year to year, but, we are hoping to spend Christmas on Skye and wondered whether...
A: No problems with Skye in December with the modern road bridge. The drive up from Glasgow may get difficult some spots if there is heavy snow as parts of the A382 are...
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