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Marys Cottages, Elgol, Tigh Lachie, Isle of Skye. Self-catering cottage. Sleeps 4. Other cottages available
Allt Dearg, self-catering cottage at Sligachan, on the Isle of Skye. Sleeps 8. Spectacular and isolated position close to the Cuillin hills. Dogs welcome. Aultbea caravans, overlooking Loch Ewe in Ross-shire, Highlands.2 caravans available, one 6 berth, one 4/5 berth

Spotlight on Skye

 

Overview:

 

Skye is the most northerly and largest of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland covering some 1,656 km2 (639 square miles), and the second largest island in Scotland after Lewis with Harris. The island is 50 miles long with hundreds of miles of coastline

 

The Gaelic name for the island is An t-Eilean Sgitheanach meaning ‘winged isle’ because of its shape. Perhaps more apt is the Norse name which means ‘isle of the mist’ or ‘misty isle’.

 

Skye is a magical island, with a diversity of landscapes that is quite remarkable for such a relatively small area. It is hardly surprising it is the haunt of geologists, photographers, mountaineers, walkers, canoeists, the list goes on. Skye is quite simply a wonderful place for anyone who wants to escape from it all. But it is not just the landscape that makes Skye so special, it is steeped in history, very often violent history. It has a legacy of clan warfare, and deeper into history the Vikings settled on Skye, further back still the remains of ancient fortresses can still be sound such as at Dunringil just off the road to Elgol.

 

Skye is linked to the mainland by the Skye bridge, which opened in 1995. However, it is still possible to travel to Skye by ferry, the main one being from Mallaig on the mainland to Armadale on the Sleat peninsula of Skye. A small ferry also runs the short from Glenelg on the mainland to Kylerhea, and for those wishing to take an ‘off the beaten track’ scenic route although it should be noted that this does not operate through the winter months.

 

Island hopping can be achieved by reaching the Outer Hebrides from the north end of Skye a ferry runs from Uig to Tarbert on Harris, and Lochmaddy in North Uist. There is also a ferry which runs from Sconser on the eastern side of Skye to the island of Raasay.

 

Landscape:

 

The crowning glory of Skye are the Cuillin, a stunning and dramatic group of mountains providing some of the most challenging terrain in the United Kingdom for walkers and climbers. There are two Cuillin ranges; the Red Cuillin and the Black Cuillin. The Red Cuillin get their name from the redish tinge in the granite

 

The Red Cuillin are lower, less rocky, have fewer scrambles or climbs, but are still superb for hill walkers. Despite being overshadowed by the mighty Black Cuillin to the west, the views from the Red Cuillin are quite outstanding, not just of the Black Cuillin, but there is a fantastic panorama to the east of the mainland mountains, some 60 miles of mountain skyline.

 

The more rugged and higher of the ranges is the Black Cuillin made up of basalt and gabbro, the latter being a very dark rock, giving rise to the ‘black’, and provide outstanding friction and grip making it ideal for mountaineers. The Black Cuillin are quite outstanding mountains in terms of their rugged beauty, and their geographical proximity to the sea makes for some stunning atmospheric effects as the air rises off the Atlantic straight up the very steep mountain sides that rise straight from the waves to 993 metres (3,257 feet) in attitude.

 
 
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Kintail Lodge Pet Friendly Hotel Glenshiel Scottish Highlands, Glenshiel hotel
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Kintail Lodge Pet Friendly Hotel Glenshiel Scottish Highlands, Glenshiel Hotel
Kintail Lodge Hotel is a lovingly converted from a former shooting lodge situated on the road to the Isle of Skye on the shores of Loch Duich.Ideal for touring the surrounding areas of Lochalsh, Skye and the Western Highlands.
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Aultbea Caravans Loch Ewe Scottish Highlands, Aultbea campsite
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Aultbea Caravans Loch Ewe Scottish Highlands, Aultbea campsite
Two lovely caravans, one six berth and one 5 berth, situated on private crofts overlooking Loch Ewe in Aultbea Ross-shire.North West Scottish Highlands.
Pets Welcome Sleeps: 6
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Mary's Cottages: Tigh Lachie, Elgol holiday cottage
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Mary's Cottages: Tigh Lachie, Elgol holiday cottage
Mary's cottages provide a unique self-catering experience, that while fully equipped with all the modern facilities one would find in a four star cottage, will take you back to an era long ago and a pace of life far removed from today's '
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Harris White Cottage Pet Friendly Self Catering in the Western Isles, Isle of Harris holiday cottage
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Harris White Cottage Pet Friendly Self Catering in the Western Isles, Isle of Harris holiday cottage
White Cottage, self-catering cottage on Harris in the Western Isles. Sea and loch views from this traditional beautifully modernised 4-star cottage set amidst mountain scenery on elevated rural and peaceful position. Close to beaches.
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Duisdale House Luxury Romantic Hotel Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye hotel
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Duisdale House Luxury Romantic Hotel Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye Hotel
Duisdale House Hotel & Restaurant is a boutique hotel in the south of The Isle of Skye. Award Winning restaurant & 18 stylish bedrooms (some with 4 poster)make it ideal for Romantic Breaks. Garden Hot Tub & exclusive sailing trips from April to Oct.
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