Place of interest Archive

Dunvegan Castle – ancestral seat of the MacLeods on Skye

These menacing walls make it clear: the Clan MacLeod rules here. Surrounding the fortress is a garden worth seeing.

Armadale Castle and Museum of the Isles – romantic gardens on Skye

Dreamlike gardens, a grim ruin and the history of the MacDonalds all in one spot: Armadale Castle and the Museum of the Isles on Skye offer this.

Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda – enchanting loch in the mountains of Skye

A mixture of mysticism, the moon, and Mordor greets the wanderer who sets out for Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda. The way there is not difficult – and yet leads into another world.. Coir’ a’ Ghrunnda can be thought of this way: Nestled in the Black Cuillins – the black mountains of Skye – is a valley […]

Old Man of Storr – Skye’s fierce guardian of the mountains

It majestically overlooks the rugged mountains of north Skye. The Old Man of Storr is a beautiful, gigantic rock needle. The landscape behind it is a magnificent backdrop.

Museum of Island Life – old Blackouses on the Isle of Skye

Dark, thatched houses duck into the Skye landscape. Inside, it’s cramped and there’s a smell of peat fire. The Skye Museum of Island Life impressively shows its visitors what life was like here a hundred years ago.

Portree – the king’s port on Skye

She is the Queen of Skye – the capital Portree. And royal is also her name: “Port-an-Righ” is Gaelic and means “Port of the King”.

Sligachan Bridge and Hotel – picturesque road junction on Skye.

A famous bridge, two roads and plenty of good places to stay. Sligachan offers scenery, flair, hospitality and much more …

Fairy Glen – where the fairies live on the Isle of Skye

To 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 Skye

The 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 Skye

Something 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.