The Isle of Skye is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides, an island group off the west coast of mainland Scotland.
Renowned in history, song and poetry (where it is sometimes referred as Eilean a' Cheò - The Misty Isle) Skye is equally well known for its natural beauty and wildlife.
The Cuillin mountains and their gentler neighbours the Red Cuillin rise over the island and form its core, but the deeply indented coastline means you are never far from the sea.
As you travel around the area it's not unusual to hear Scottish Gaelic, the indigenous language of the Highlands & Islands and a further part of the rich local culture and tradition.

We are often asked "Where should we go, What should we see?" and the answer is "Go anywhere - you won't be disappointed". Below are suggestions and links to just a few of the many attractions that bring people back here year after year.

Skye Links

Skye.co.uk - the official guide to Skye and Lochalsh

Undiscovered Scotland - the ultimate online guide.

The Skye Guide - an independent and personal view of The Isle of Skye.

Outdoor adventures - Natural Skye

In north Skye you will find:

The CORAL BEACHES of Claigan.
The TROTTERNISH PENINSULA - coastal and cliff scenery.
DUNTULM and the remains of the headland fortress last occupied by the MacDonalds in 1732.
The QUIRAING - awesome rock formations.
WATERNISH POINT - walk to the lighthouse, spot wildlife, especially whales, dolphins and seabirds.
SEAL COLONY boat trips from Dunvegan.
DAY TRIPS TO HARRIS and the Outer Isles from Uig.

Isle of Skye Walks Help to find the best walking routes on Skye, from the classic outings to hidden gems not found in guidebooks.

Skye Riding Centre Horse riding, pony trekking and riding lessons for people of all ages and abilities. Appreciate the beauty of Skye from horseback.

Guided walking, scrambling and climbing Climb in the foot steps of the early pioneers Collie, Mackenzie, Nicholson and Bell. Step onto the Cioch via Collies route and marvel at the views.

Employ the services of a professional mountain guide to lead a walk, scramble or serious climb.

Dive and Sea the Hebrides offers some of the finest, remote European and British diving available.

Indoor attractions - Historical, Cultural, Artistic

Dunvegan Castle - the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years.

The Skye Museum of Island Life - a township of thatched cottages, each one depicting, as closely as possible, the conditions prevailing on the island at the close of the nineteenth century.

Borreraig Park Museum - extensive collection of items relating to the history of the area, to rural life on Skye, and to farming. Also a series of displays setting out the history of the MacCrimmon pipers, the hereditary pipers to the Macleods of Dunvegan.

Colbost Croft Museum - gives visitors the chance to experience a way of life that was very common on Skye in the 1800s.

Glendale Toy Museum - the front two rooms of historic Holmsidale House are filled with an amazing collection of toys, games and dolls from Victorian times to Star Wars.

Giant MacAskill Museum - Angus MacAskill stood 7ft8in (2.36m) tall, weighed 425lb and lived from 1825 to 1863. He was the tallest Scotsman ever to have lived.

Skye Skins - manufacturers and suppliers of finest quality sheepskins with exhibition tannery demonstrating time-honoured methods of making leather.

Talisker Distillery - the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins.

Arts and Crafts - links to many of the art, craft, pottery and photographic galleries and studios in Skye and the Highlands.