An easily overlooked Skye bird species is the ptarmigan which rarely strays from its upland habitat in hills around or above 600m/2000 ft. You need to get off the beaten Continue Reading →
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 →
The coast of Skye is home to many otters and seeing an otter will be the highlight of many people’s stay on Skye. This short guide provides some information about Continue Reading →
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 →
I’ve come to look on Elgol to Loch Coruisk as the most scenically spectacular coastal walking route in Britain. Where else do you get views of a 12km continuous ridge Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Dipper is by no mean a Skye specialist bird but the fast flowing streams on the island provide the perfect habitat for this brave and determined little bird which seems Continue Reading →