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. […]
Skyeskyns – cuddly sheepskins from the Isle of SkyeWhen the sheepskins from the local abattoir simply ended up in the bin, the Hartwell couple didn’t want to see it happen again. Instead, they tanned and sold them – Skyeskyns was born. Today, visitors learn there how leather is processed. The year 1983 was a hard time on the Waternish peninsula on the Isle […]
Duncan House – Silversmith on the Isle of SkyeGarth Duncan learned his craft from Native Americans. Today he lives in Duncan House on the Isle of Skye and creates beautiful Celtic jewelry.
Glenelg-Skye Ferry – on the floating museum to SkyeThe Glenelg-Skye Ferry is the last of its kind. A car ferry whose deck is turned – by hand, mind you. It crosses the sea between the Isle of Skye and the mainland at a historic point.
Bealach na Gaoithe – breathtaking view of the Torridon MassifThe road is a dead end – but it leads to the viewpoint of the Bealach na Gaoithe. Those who drive it are rewarded with a unique view.
Gutcher’s Isle – Hike to the split rock at the Solway FirthA small sandy beach behind a rocky outcrop, with the vast sea beyond – this is what a trip to Gutcher’s Isle and the Bogle Hole shows.
Mallaig – Fishing village and hub to the islandsA lively fishing village at the end of a dream route through the Highlands. Mallaig in the west of Knoydart offers good reasons for a visit.
