About Skye

The Isle of Skye promises adventure, beauty and tranquillity – and always delivers. There’s so much to see and do on this idyllic Inner Hebridean island. Book your stay now and enjoy a range of Skye attractions and activities.

Things to do on Skye

For lovers of the outdoors, Skye is a haven. Whether its cycling, canoeing, fishing or golf Skye has it all and always with a view! Head for Trotternish and you’ll find legendary Skye landmarks, the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing. There’s also nothing quite like hill walking in Skye’s towering Cuillins. You can also go island hopping in the Outer Hebrides from Uig or exploring on a Skye boat trip. Nearer to home, the picture postcard village of Plockton is just a short trip over to the mainland.

Skye food and drink

For food and drink lovers, Skye has five-star dining and fine cuisine firmly on the menu. Lady Claire Macdonald’s Michelin-starred Kinloch Lodge restaurant and the up and coming Toravaig Hotel are just ten minutes away. You can enjoy a quick half and a blether at the local hotel/pub in Eilean Iarmain which is within walking distance. It’s famous for its whisky tasting and impromptu Ceilidhs! And no Skye holiday is complete without visiting world-renowned Isle of Skye whisky distillery Talisker. Slainte!

Skye art, history and culture

For lovers of art, Skye boasts a superb range of galleries and potteries. Art studios dot the landscape while exhibitions run year round in the local hotel. The nearby Sabhal Mór Ostaig is a centre for Gaelic music and arts hosting performances and events. A short journey from Eravue you can visit Armadale Castle and Gardens. Here you’ll also learn more about the history of Skye in the Clan Donald Centre’s Museum of the Isles.

Shopping on Skye

For lovers of shopping, Skye offers unique local products alongside standard supermarket fare. For your daily shopping needs head for Broadford, the second largest town on Skye. It is only eight miles away and has everything you need – a supermarket, bank, post office and shops. Further north, the island’s capital of Portree combines multi-coloured harbour front houses with a larger range of shops. However, you’ll soon find that you can buy really unique Skye crafts and gifts all over the island.