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
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 →
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 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 →
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 →
Great routes for a winter walking break in Skye
If you are planning a winter walking break in Skye then we have some great ideas for walking routes that are just right for shorter days. Our self catering holiday Continue Reading →
Sgurr na Stri – a great hill walking route in south Skye
The routes into Camasunary and exploring the nearby peak of Sgurr na Stri are some of our favourite hill walking routes in this part of Skye. There’s plenty of wildlife Continue Reading →