A trip to Skye has always promised to deliver, whether it's an active break you're after or a peaceful escape from a busy life. But, with the new, exciting unearthing of even more dinosaur footprints, Skye now has even more to offer, as it further earns its reputation as the "Dinosaur Isle". Whether Read More
Meet the Chef – Marcello Tully
The next instalment in our 'Meet the Chef' series features Marcello Tully, the only Brazilian-born chef in Britain to gold a Michelin star. His food is unquestionably Scottish, yet remains influenced by his cultural and culinary past. Do you have a theme this year? Yes - I love an excuse to Read More
Local Produce at Glendale Market
Looking for fantastic local Skye produce? Whether you are on holiday or live locally, then you really should make the effort to check out the Glendale Highland Market. Started last year, the market is now open for the season and the perfect place to stock your larder each week. If you are on the Read More
Meet The Chef – Calum Montgomery
Having previously been voted Scottish Sous Chef of the Year 2015, Calum Montgomery has recently become the Head Chef at the luxurious 5 Star Ullinish Lodge. We caught up with Calum recently to ask him what he focuses on in his food, and what to look out for during this year. Do you have a theme for Read More
Skye voted among top UK Islands
Skye has been voted amongst the top ten best islands to visit in the UK. The 2016 Travellers’ Choice Islands Awards was carried out by TripAdvisor based on reviews by the website’s users. This year’s UK top 10 have been listed as: Jersey Isle of Wight Skye Anglesey Isle of Read More
Home from home at Lyndale
It's very easy to get one's Napiers in a twist, as there are rather a lot of them. Most people familiar with the history of the Highlands and Western Isles will have heard of “The Napier Commission” of 1883, called to resolve the issues raised by the Highland and Island Clearances and the crofters' Read More
Twice in a Lifetime
An Integrity Voyages day trip to St. Kilda, direct from Dunvegan, Isle of Skye St. Kilda – an almost mystical archipelago jutting out of the Atlantic some 64 kilometres north-west of North Uist, and a once-in-a-lifetime destination for bird and nature enthusiasts, historians and Scotland-lovers Read More
Pedal powered magic – the weavers of Skye
In the outbuildings of an old croft house in the north west of Skye theres a daily activity that harks back to the island traditions of the 1800's and beyond. The sound you'll hear isn't the bellowing of a Victorian mill or factory, but one of whirring bicycle cogs and chains, and the repetitive to Read More
The BFG Comes to Skye
Looking to hunt for a Giant? Why not head to Skye and explore Giant’s Land? The new stunning adaption of the much loved Roald Dahl book ‘The BFG’ is the latest Hollywood blockbuster to use Skye as a location featured in the film. Macbeth, Prometheus and Stardust are just some of the movies Read More
What To Do In Winter On Skye
What's on Skye in winter? Everybody knows that the fourth most beautiful island in the world, Skye, is an increasingly busy and bustling place to be from Spring to the crisp and colourful cusp of Autumn. What many might assume is that the Misty Isle retreats into hibernation during the lengthy Read More
Breathtaking Scenery and Heartstopping Cycling – Danny MacAskill: The Ridge
We wonder if Danny MacAskill, local matador trials cyclist from Dunvegan in North West Skye, was aware how often we would watch his film "The Ridge", in awe of his mountain bike tackling a death-defying ride along the famous Cuillin Ridge. The film contains an amazing collection of breathtakingly Read More
Your Countryside Rangers
The Countryside Rangers run many events and guided walks which aim to help raise awareness and encourage appreciation of the scenery, wildlife and heritage of the Highlands. This wide range of events and activities is aimed at local communities and visitors alike. For further details of events in Read More
Jurassic Skye
What at first looked like a pothole in a slab of rock turned out to be one of the most exciting events of last year. Skye attracted international attention when a team of scientists from Edinburgh University discovered yet another collection of dinosaur footprints, this time more numerous and Read More
Loch Bay Restaurant
Ideally situated on the edge of the loch in Stein, North West Skye, is Loch Bay Restaurant. A Contemporary Scottish restaurant with classic French influences by Michelin star Chef Michael Smith. With mouth-watering, locally sourced seafood and game - it's a must visit. Lunchtime and Evening Menus. Read More
Travelling to Skye
There are 4 routes onto the Isle of Skye: Over the bridge by the Kyle of Lochalsh ‘Over the sea to Skye’ – by ferry from Mallaig to Armadale By Ferry from the Western Isles to Uig The Glenelg ferry Ferries The Glenelg Skye Ferry service operates between Easter and mid-October and is the last Read More
Skye and Orkney voted among top ten most popular islands in Europe
Skye have been voted amongst the top ten most popular islands to visit in Europe. The 2013 Travellers’ Choice Islands Awards was carried out by TripAdvisor based on reviews by the website’s users. In Europe: Santorini – Greece Cephalonia – Greece Island of Capri – Italy Naxos – Read More
WordPress Resources at SiteGround
WordPress is an award-winning web software, used by millions of webmasters worldwide for building their website or blog. SiteGround is proud to host this particular WordPress installation and provide users with multiple resources to facilitate the management of their WP websites: Expert WordPress Read More