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Top Things to See and Do on the Isle of Skye

Visiting the Isle of Skye was the main draw when we chose to travel to Scotland. Although we loved the time we spent elsewhere in the country, there was something special and magical about being in Skye, an island filled with dramatic and otherworldly landscapes where sheep outnumber humans. Here you’ll find stunning castles, fantastic hiking opportunities, a delightful whisky distillery, jaw-dropping coastlines, and lots of sheep. Though Skye has increasingly grown in popularity over the years, you can still...

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Neist Point Lighthouse Travel Guide

Skye’s Neist Point Lighthouse is one of the most scenic lighthouses you will come across in Scotland. Not only is the lighthouse itself quite photogenic, but the stunning coastal scenery will leave your jaw dropped. Built in 1909, Neist Point Lighthouse is set atop the most westerly point of the Isle of Skye where the Diurinish Peninsula meets the sea, and it is a fantastic place to watch the sunset when the skies are clear. If the skies aren’t clear,...

Eilean Donan Castle & Photography Viewpoints Guide

Eilean Donan Castle is without a doubt one of the most recognizable castles in Scotland and is one of the most popular attractions in the Scottish Highlands. The Castle makes a great and memorable stop when travelling either to or from Skye, and can be easily reached within 90 minutes from either Inverness or Fort William. Even if you are not a big fan of Castles, the stunning surrounding scenery makes it a worthwhile stop. Below we present our Eilean...

Top Things to See and Do in Portree (Skye)

Portree, Skye’s colorful capital, is not just a welcoming gateway for discovering the rest of the Isle but is also a beautiful and quaint little town well deserving of some of your time. If you don’t base yourself in Portree during your time in Skye, we still highly recommend that you pencil in some time to enjoy the town’s coastal charm. Below we present our guide to the Top Things to See and Do in Portree to help you get...

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Skye’s Epic Drive: Trotternish Loop Travel Guide

The Isle of Skye is such a beautiful and unique landscape, regardless of where you are on the island. But there is undeniably something extraordinary about the Trotternish Peninsula, from its stunning coastal views to the otherworldly interior landscapes, you’ll want to stop to admire the view (and take pictures) every 5 minutes. Owing to a colossal landslip created over millions of years, this is where you’ll find the most dramatic landscapes on the Isle of Skye. The sheer amount...

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A Guide to Skye’s Talisker Distillery: Why You Should Visit

You need not be a whisky lover to enjoy a visit to Talisker’s Distillery. The distillery is located in a beautiful setting, on the banks of Loch Harport from where one can view the imposing Cuilin mountain range. If you are a fan of whisky then you will be happy to know it’s the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and its whiskey is world-renowned. It was our favorite Distillery to visit in the highlands along with the...

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens Travel Guide

The ancestral seat of the MacLeods on Skye is the isle’s most stunning castle. The castle is built on an elevated rock overlooking an inlet on the eastern shore of Loch Dunvegan. It was first built in the 13th century and developed piecemeal over the centuries. In the 19th century, the whole castle was remodelled in a medieval style – its current appearance dates from about 1840. As impressive as the castle are the beautiful and expansive gardens that surround...

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Sligachan Bridge and Waterfalls Travel Guide

Sligachan is a tiny settlement on Skye, at the head of Loch Sligachan. For some, it’s just a road junction with a few accommodation options often used as a base for climbing the nearby Cuillin mountains. For many others, however, it’s a beautiful and worthy stop along Skye’s busiest road (A87) to admire the stunning old stone Sligachan Bridge. If you have more time on your hands and don’t mind a short scenic walk, you can make your way to...

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The Quiraing: Hiking Guide to one of Skye’s Most Otherworldly Landscapes

When most people think of the Isle of Skye, they are probably thinking of dramatic and stunning landscapes such as those of the Quiraing. Formed by a massive landslide, the Quiraing area is without a doubt one of the most spectacular landscapes to be seen on Skye and it is the setting for one of Scotland’s most iconic hikes (or walks as they say in the UK). If you are not an avid hiker, worry not, there are also two...

The Fairy Pools: Hiking Guide to one of Skye’s Magical Landscapes

The Isle of Skye is not lacking in beautiful landscapes and those found at the Fairy Pools will not disappoint. The setting will definitely feel magical and fairy-like with a beautiful series of waterfalls, cascades, and water pools backdropped by the imposing and often cloud-wrapped Cuillin mountains. Though the trail to the Fairy Pools is technically considered a hiking trail, the path is wide and well-groomed, and there isn’t much elevation gain, making it easily accessible and one of the...