Knott Cottages open their informal, organic garden between June and September for the public to enjoy. Perimeter hedging on this gently sloping, ½ acre site creates a tranquil oasis, with winding paths meandering through densely planted borders filled with a diverse range of perennials, annuals and Read More
Visitor Attractions
Go to St Kilda Boat Trips
Take a trip to St Kilda - The UK's only UNESCO Dual World Heritage Site and National National Nature Reserve. Home to north west Europe's largest seabird colony including the UK's largest colony of Atlantic puffin, northern Fulmar and one of the World's largest Gannetaries. Go to St Kilda offer Read More
Skye Flight
See the mountains, breathtaking scenery and film locations on the Isle of Skye from a whole new angle with Skye Flight. On your 'SkyeFlight' you can choose to sit back and take in the stunning views or even take the controls yourself, under the safe supervision of your flying instructor. If Read More
Staffin Dinosaur Museum
Established in 1976 by Dugald Ross when he was just a teenager, Staffin Dinosaur Museum offers tours of the infamously difficult to find dinosaur footprints, as well as first-hand accounts from the man who discovered all of the fossils in the museum. Open everyday 9:30-17:00, this attraction Read More
Edinbane Pottery
Edinbane Pottery, based in the village of Edinbane in North West Skye are a family of pottery specialists in both wood fired and salt glazed pottery. Their Workshop and Gallery are open all year round, Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, and seven days a week from Easter until Read More
Skye Museum of Island Life
Take a trip back in time and have a look around a township of traditional thatched cottages. Within the walls of these stone houses the history of the peoples of Skye and their traditional ways of living become almost tangible. Location: The Skye Museum of Island Life, Kilmuir, by Portree, Isle Read More
Diana Mackie Artist
Skye is not short of artists, as a browse through this website will show, but not many could claim to have art in their blood. Tucked far out at Borreraig, along the Duirinish Peninsula on the way out to Dunvegan Head, is Landscape Artist, Diana Mackie's studio. Great, great, great granddaughter of Read More
Skye Birds
A local birding guide. The Isle of Skye is unique though the systematic recording of its nature and wildlife is a recent development. By highlighting the wide variety of birds which can be found, Skye Birds hopes to encourage locals and visitors to the island to record their bird observations, Read More
Skyescape Gallery
Skyescape Gallery is the home of Russell Sherwood Photography. Specialising in contemporary fine art and creative landscape photography, the gallery features images of the Isle of Skye and the Scottish Highlands and Islands. 'I perceive the landscape as a complex amalgamation of many individual Read More
The Rupert Copping Gallery
Rupert Copping is an artist who mainly paints the Isle of Skye and the west coast of the Highlands. He paints on board, canvas or paper, he does textured paintings using oil paints mostly. Rupert Copping has many different styles of painting, they can be abstract, representational or Read More
Skyeskyns
Skyeskyns is a family run business which was established in 1983. Skyeskyns' hand tanning process has been created to demonstrate techniques almost unique in the UK and an expression of the distinctive remoteness of Skye and its crofting community. Visitors are shown an authentic process that Read More
Ragamuffin
Ragamuffin is a pretty little shop on the south of the Island at Armadale, Sleat, that sells well made clothes, including designer knitwear from the UK and Ireland. A nice shop to go and wander around while being able to enjoy a beautiful view over to the mainland, it is located on the pier where Read More
Talisker Distillery
Scotland's biggest export, alongside oil, is whisky. Talisker Distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost, and is the only distillery on the Isle of Skye, making it one of the top visitor attractions on the island. Part of the visitor attraction is a step by step tour Read More
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
The College is a National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture and there are lots of learning opportunities for people with an interest in Gaelic, both at the College and by distance -learning. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a modern, innovative college in Sleat, on the southern tip of Skye and has Read More
Isle of Skye Wildlife Tours
If you have always wanted to see a Golden Eagle cruising a mountain ridge or an Otter hunting the shoreline, then you have an excellent chance of making your wishes come true on one the Isle of Skye Wildlife Tours. Visiting various habitats there is a chance to see: Golden Eagles, Otters, Read More
Three Herons Studio Gallery
Landscape photography by Ken Bryan. All hand printed images inspired by the wonderfully dramatic landscapes of the Isle of Skye and the Western Isles. Ken's work can be seen at the Three Herons Studio Gallery in the village of Broadford on Skye. To get there take the Portree road (A87) Read More
Sean Cameron Jewellery
Sean Cameron Jewellery specialises in Celtic designs with a contemporary influence. Working with white and yellow gold, platinum and silver, Sean draw inspiration from the ideas and symbols of eternity found in the "Book of Kells", which he captures using old traditional methods of wax casting in Read More
Aros Centre
Aros is a popular visitor attraction and community cultural centre offering exhibition, cinema, live music, comedy, dance, drama, theatre, galleries and workshops. Situated just outside Portree, it also has a family friendly restaurant, gift shop and children’s play areas. St Kilda Read More
Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
The Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles is a magnificent 20,000 acre estate, centred around the semi-ruined Armadale castle, on the Sleat peninsula in the south of Skye. The estate offers some stunning nature walks for all levels of fitness, leading beyond the beautiful and elegant Read More
Colbost Croft Museum
Colbost Croft Museum consists of a replica black house depicting how people lived in the 19th century as well as a replica whisky still. Four miles from Dunvegan on the single track road to Glendale is the scattered township of Colbost, looking east over Loch Dunvegan. This part of Read More
Giant Macaskill Museum
There was a time not so very long ago when thatch or turf-roofed buildings were the norm on the Isle of Skye. Today they are enough of a rarity to attract attention in their own right. Which is why the Giant Angus MacAskill Museum on Dunvegan's Main Street stands out so strikingly. Angus Read More
2 Fishes Designs
Skye is not lacking in imaginative and talented artists, be they painters or photographers. One painter, Eliza Wright, of 2 Fishes Designs, to be found in Elgol, has taken to the reproduction of scenes and images that capture memories and are treasures to return to with an affectionate Read More
Aird Old Church Gallery
Individual galleries abound on the Isle of Skye, be they displaying watercolours, oil paintings, prints or, indeed photographs. Tucked discreetly away at the end of a single track road offering spectacular views is the Aird Old Church Gallery, featuring the work of renowned Watercolourist, Peter Read More
Eilean Donan Castle
As one of the most iconic (and most photographed) images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most visited and Read More
Dunvegan Castle
Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history offered by Dunvegan Castle and Gardens. Dunvegan is the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and has been the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 800 years. Visitors can enjoy a tour of Read More
Brae Fasach Studio, Gallery and Cafe
Brae Fasach Studio, Gallery and Cafe, on the Waternish peninsula, is run by Ian Williams, the proprietor, who exhibits a large range of his own art work which is produced on the premises along with that of his wife Gill. You will also find a selection of fine arts, paintings, cards, knitwear, and Read More
Hebridean Alpacas
(Photo: Richard Powell) Immediately after crossing the Hamara River as you come into Glendale, there is a turn left that almost doubles back on yourself towards Lephin (passing the little store) and 10 metres in you come across a large sign indicating “Hebridean Alpacas” and a steep, Read More
Bright Water Visitor Centre
The Bright Water Visitor Centre was established to allow those that are unable to visit Eilean Bàn itself, a chance to learn about its cultural and natural history. It is also the place to book tours and accommodation on the island, and a small retail area offers a selection of T-shirts, books, Read More
The Oyster Shed
A local family business, with fresh oysters harvested daily from their farm in Loch Harport, the Oyster Shed serves freshly shucked and cooked Oysters with beautiful views of the Cuillins. Their farm shop has an extensive range of quality produce from Skye, the Highlands and the Islands, including Read More
Trotternish Artist Studio and Gallery
Nestled on the stunning Trotternish Peninsula, the Trotternish Artist Studio and Gallery features a wide selection of landscape originals and mounted photographic work. The Trotternish Peninsula has some of the most spectacular scenery found on the Isle of Skye, with dramatic sea Read More
Kelpie Crafts & Art Studio
On the way to Neist Point, this is an Aladdin’s Cave displaying more than 30 different craftworks, all handmade by Linda Jackson. Original watercolours, acrylics and pen-and-ink drawings are exhibited in the gallery area. Well worth a visit. OPEN - Every day (except Tuesday when I'm at the Read More
Duncan House Jewellery Workshop & Gallery
If you are visiting the Isle of Skye and are looking for fine celtic jewellery, then Duncan House Jewellery Workshop and Gallery is the place for you. The Duncan House gallery and workshop is located in the old Strathaird Steading on the Isle of Skye. The gallery is 11 miles down the single Read More
Dandelion Designs and Images Gallery
Dandelion Designs Craft Workshop and Images Gallery produces paintings and mixed media arts and crafts, including jewellery, candles, photographs and prints. The studio and gallery are set in the romantic and historic village of Stein, on the Waternish peninsula in northwest Skye. Open Read More
When Two Icons Meet
Two of Skye's most visited and revered attractions will melt into one when Talisker Distillery launches its latest addition to its world renowned range of whiskies: Talisker Neist Point is the latest addition to a range of single malts, matured in a variety of American oak casks. It is named after Read More
Skye Sea Planes
See Skye - like you've never seen it before! Skye Seaplanes offers breathtaking seaplane tours of the Isle of Skye from the airstrip near Broadford. A magical experience never to be forgotten. To book your tour please call: 01436 675030 or visit Read More
Love From Skye
Love from Skye was created by Bryony Grant and Paul Matthews to offer contemporary and traditional jewellery and gifts made by local and Scottish designers. Nearly 15 years after first meeting at work Bryony and Paul decided to set up their own business and opened Love from Skye in December Read More