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.
Duirinish Stone and St Mary’s Church on SkyeSomething new: The Duirinish Stone looks as if it came from the Stone Age, but it was erected here at the turn of the millennium. But there is also something historic here: St. Mary’s Church including a cemetery and a special monument.
Coral Beach – special sandy beach of the Isle of SkyeThe Isle of Skye is rather known for cliffs and mountains. But at Loch Dunvegan lies a very special sandy beach, which can only be reached by walking: it is the Coral Beaches at Claigan. The Isle of Skye has around 500 kilometres of coastline to offer. But sandy beaches are few and far between. […]
