Dolphins
The waters around the coast of Skye are rich in marine life. Right at the top of the marine food chain are dolphins and porpoises and they are often seen Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: self-catering holiday cottage
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 →
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 →
Basking sharks around the coast of Skye
Are there basking sharks around the coast of Skye? Basking sharks are the world’s second largest fish and they are to be found around the coast of Skye in summer. Continue Reading →
Dipper
Dipper is by no means 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 →
Skye coastal walking route from Elgol to Loch Coruisk
Is it possible to walk from Elgol to Loch Coruisk? There’s a well trodden coastal walking route from Elgol to Loch Coruisk along the cliff top taking in Glen Scaladal, 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 →