Experiences

The community owned forest of Tormore has several miles of forest roads and a cleared fank or sheep-pen area with footpaths, a seat and views over the mainland. Ideal for a picnic! Park at the small area near the forest entrance. Lots of volunteer work is still on-going to create more accessible routes into the forest along the Aird road. Read more...

A walk to the southernmost point of Skye. Good spot for seeing marine mammals and views to the islands of Rum and Eigg. A lovely sandy beach at Camas Daraich may divert you from reaching the Point itself! Parking space at the end of the Aird road is limited, so please park considerately and do not block access to the Read more...

South Skye Sea Kayak offer guided sea kayak tours and coaching from beginners to advanced kayakers. Skye offers stunning locations, gorgeous coastlines and amazing wildlife and a wide range of opportunities to explore in most weather conditions. Your day out could be a leisurely paddle along the coast looking out for wildlife and enjoying Skye’s exceptional scenery or travelling a Read more...

Fearann Eilean Iarmain is located to the south of the the island on the Sleat Peninsula and covers some 23,000 acres of mixed landscape. As part of the estate, we have two hotels, a boutique Gaelic Whisky and Gin company, and offer a wide variety of sporting and other activities. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing break in a stunning Read more...

Why not take time out on your holiday to have some amazing pictures taken of you and the beautiful landscapes. I can take you on a mini tour of the Sleat peninsula, taking in some of the great spots and making some memories for you to cherish. Everyone is welcome, so whether you are eloping, having a romantic break, bringing Read more...

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture and is, uniquely, the only centre of Higher and Further Education in the world that provides its learning programmes entirely through the medium of Gaelic in an immersed, language rich learning environment. Founded in 1973 in old farm steadings at Ostaig in Sleat, Isle of Skye, Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Read more...

Follow the rough track down to the loch with old beech trees and native woodland. With a good map and several hours, you can reach the sea and find the cleared village of Carradale, with a fantastic outlook over the sea to the Cuillin. Read more...

Tucked in amongst the historic buildings of Eilean Iarmain are The Gaelic Whiskies and Gaelic Gins of Pràban na Linne Ltd. As well as our Bùth (Shop), we also have a small Gin Distillery where our range of Gaelic Gins are made. Founded in 1976, by the Scottish entrepreneur Sir Iain Noble, The Gaelic Whiskies were initially developed to provide Read more...

Torabhaig Distillery is the first malt whisky distillery to be built on the Isle of Skye since 1831. Some time ago, the old farmstead at Torabhaig was identified as the perfect location for a small, traditional distillery, with all the factors needed to make good, robust island whisky. We were also fortunate to start with a handsome, rugged building, just Read more...

SEALL is one of Scotland’s best performing arts promotion charities delivering world-class performance for the enjoyment and well-being of communities and visitors around the Isles of Skye and Raasay. We deliver over 100 quality events – live and online – in music, theatre, dance, literature, comedy and children’s shows to some of the islands’ most remote rural venues as well Read more...

~ 2023 Opening Hours ~ Gardens, Museum and Gift Shop Open Daily: 0930-1700 Stables Cafe Open Wednesday-Sunday: 1000-1600 Explore magnificent gardens set around the romantic ruins of Armadale Castle, and immerse yourself in Highland history in the Museum of the Isles. Rain or shine, there’s something for everyone at this Visit Scotland 5 Star attraction. Armadale Castle is the former Read more...

This is an enjoyable walk with stunning views across the Sound of Sleat to Loch Hourn and down onto the lighthouse at Eilean Iarmain. There are some really good interpretive signs giving the history of the place and the opportunity to see some re-establishment of native trees. There are some lovely remnants of  North Atlantic oak trees along the coast Read more...

A pleasant woodland walk to Armadale hill viewpoint and walk back past Armadale Castle. Access to Armadale Castle gardens via the main entrance (entrance charge). Read more...