Digital detox
Digital detox was not a concept that even existed when we first came to Skye in the 1960s but as we had no phone or TV back then it was Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: Bird watching
Sea Eagles
The White-tailed Eagle is Britain’s biggest bird of prey and this Skye bird guide to Sea Eagles outlines how best to see them on Skye. Will I see sea eagles Continue Reading →
Skye coastal walk guide – Elgol to Strathaird
The Skye coastal walk from Elgol, round the Strathaird Peninsular to Kilmarie, and on to Strathaird, is a real hidden gem. There’s cliffs, rocky shore, an island, caves and even Continue Reading →
Skye coastal walking guide – Ashaig to Ardnish
This Skye coastal walking guide – Ashaig to Ardnish, outlines the route and highlights some of the wildlife that you might see on a stretch of coast that is uncharacteristically Continue Reading →
Sea birds
Skye, and its neighbouring islands, are home to many species of breeding seabirds. Skye does not have the huge sea bird colonies of some sites boast so you need to Continue Reading →
Skye bird guide to Common Sandpiper
It’s a true sound of summer – the shrill alarming call of common sandpiper heard round the shores of both fresh water and sea lochs. This Skye bird guide to Continue Reading →
Skye coastal walking – Suishnish
The Suardal, Kilbride, Boreraig and Suishnish area of south Skye offers a wealth of walking possibilities. This Skye coastal walking guide to Suishnish covers the coast, geology and wildlife of Continue Reading →
Golden Eagles
With around 30 pairs of Golden Eagles breeding on Skye you have a reasonably good chance of seeing these majestic yet elusive birds. This Skye bird guide to Golden Eagles Continue Reading →
Skye coastal walking guide – Point of Sleat
Starting at Aird, at the end of the Sleat road, this walk has it all: stunning scenery; a fantastic sandy beach; and the lighthouse at the Point itself which gives Continue Reading →
Skye bird guide to Golden Plover – moorland breeder
This Skye bird guide to Golden Plover draws attention to a species that is very easy to miss when visiting Skye. It is mainly found only on higher moorland and Continue Reading →