Coire na Creiche – site of the last clan battle on Skye.A battle in the shadow of black mountains, Corie na Creiche saw the last great clash between Clan MacDonald and MacLeod in 1601.
Dunvegan Castle – ancestral seat of the MacLeods on SkyeThese menacing walls make it clear: the Clan MacLeod rules here. Surrounding the fortress is a garden worth seeing.
Armadale Castle and Museum of the Isles – romantic gardens on SkyeDreamlike gardens, a grim ruin and the history of the MacDonalds all in one spot: Armadale Castle and the Museum of the Isles on Skye offer this.
Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda – enchanting loch in the mountains of SkyeA mixture of mysticism, the moon, and Mordor greets the wanderer who sets out for Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda. The way there is not difficult – and yet leads into another world.. Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda can be thought of this way: Nestled in the Black Cuillins – the black mountains of Skye – is a valley […]
Old Man of Storr – Skye’s fierce guardian of the mountainsIt majestically overlooks the rugged mountains of north Skye. The Old Man of Storr is a beautiful, gigantic rock needle. The landscape behind it is a magnificent backdrop.
Museum of Island Life – old Blackouses on the Isle of SkyeDark, thatched houses duck into the Skye landscape. Inside, it’s cramped and there’s a smell of peat fire. The Skye Museum of Island Life impressively shows its visitors what life was like here a hundred years ago.
Portree – the king’s port on SkyeShe is the Queen of Skye – the capital Portree. And royal is also her name: “Port-an-Righ” is Gaelic and means “Port of the King”.
Sligachan Bridge and Hotel – picturesque road junction on Skye.A famous bridge, two roads and plenty of good places to stay. Sligachan offers scenery, flair, hospitality and much more …
Fairy Glen – where the fairies live on the Isle of SkyeTo the right of the main road dwell the fairies. And they have beautifully cultivated their garden. It is the Fairy Glen – visitors are welcome here
Quiraing Viewpoint – the most beautiful view on SkyeThe road winds upwards along the steep massif. Once on the pass, a magnificent view opens up over the Quiraing to the bay of Staffin.
