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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...

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Old Man of Storr: Hiking Guide to one of Skye’s Most Stunning Landscapes

Scotland is rife with beautiful landscapes and hiking trails, particularly in the Scottish Highlands. One of our favourite hikes in Scotland is the trail leading up to and providing fantastic views of the Old Man of Storr, a towering pinnacle and an iconic landmark of the Isle of Skye. Although you have probably seen many pictures of the area before, there is definitely something special and unique about seeing it with your own two eyes. Below we present our Hiking...

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Camasunary Bay: Hiking Guide to One of Skye’s Most Secluded Beautiful Locations

Although Scotland’s Isle of Skye is particularly famous for its otherworldly landscapes like those seen along the Quairing and the Old Man of Storr trails, the views along the Camasunary Bay trail are no less beautiful, particularly once you reach Camanusay Bay itself. A bonus is that there are nowhere near the crowds that those other more popular trails are known for, so you will definitely feel like you have the trail and the scenery to yourself at times, if...

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Talisker Bay: Hiking Guide to One of Skye’s Most Unique Beaches and Waterfalls

Skye is ripe with beautiful, green and unusual landscapes. But it’s only in Talisker Bay where you’ll find the unique combination of stunning sea stacks, a beautiful beach, a tall slim coastal waterfall and mooing cows as far as the eyes can see. The hike (or “walk” as they often say in the UK) is definitely a hidden gem that will provide you with beautiful scenery with very little effort required on your end. It’s a very peaceful walk, we...

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