Experiences

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Sleat has so much to offer our visitors – we have the wonderful Armadale Castle and Gardens which is also home to the Museum of the Isles, where you can not only see some of the history of the Lords of the Isles, but trace your family heritage if you have ancestors from the area. We can also boast of having the newest distillery on Skye – Torabhaig, which is part of the Hebridean Whisky Trail.

We have a variety of walks to tempt you out of your car and into your walking boots. You can take a gentle stroll around the gardens at Armadale Castle or follow one of their nature trails, or take a longer walk to Leitir Fura, Point of Sleat or Coille Dalavil. Links for the walks take you to the Walk Highlands website, which is an excellent reference point and gives clear instructions for each walk.

You can enjoy world class kayak instruction if you fancy venturing out on the water and there are yacht moorings if you are arriving by sea. You can experience and learn some of the Gaelic language and culture at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s national Gaelic College.

In short, there’s a lot to discover and enjoy here in Sleat, or you can just sit on a beach, relax and enjoy the peace and quiet!

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Tormore Forest

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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...
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Point of Sleat

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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...
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South Skye Sea Kayak

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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...
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Fearann Eilean Iarmain Outdoor Activities

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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...
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Penny Hardie Photography

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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...
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Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

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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...
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Coille Dalavil

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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...
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The Gaelic Whiskies & Gaelic Gins

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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...
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Torabhaig Distillery Visitor Centre

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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...