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. They seem Continue Reading →
Tag Archives: walking
Coastal walk Elgol to Loch Coruisk
Is it possible to do a coastal walk Elgol to Loch Coruisk? There’s a well trodden coastal walk Elgol to Loch Coruisk along the cliff top taking in Glen Scaladal, Continue Reading →
Coastal walk Elgol to Strathaird
The coastal walk Elgol to Strathaird goes round the Strathaird Peninsular to Kilmarie, and on to Strathaird, and is a real hidden gem. There’s cliffs, rocky shore, an island, caves Continue Reading →
Coastal walk Ashaig to Ardnish
The coastal walk Ashaig to Ardnish, is uncharacteristically flat, by Skye standards. This is a very wildlife rich area favoured by a lot of wading birds, geese, birds of prey, Continue Reading →
Walk to Suishnish
The walk to Suishnish covers an area of south Skye that offers a wealth of walking possibilities. This guide to the walk to Suishnish covers the coast, geology and wildlife Continue Reading →
Walk to Sleat Point
The walk to Sleat Point starts at Aird, at the end of the Sleat road. The walk to Sleat Point has it all: stunning scenery; a fantastic sandy beach; and Continue Reading →
Seals
Seals are the easiest large sea mammal to see around the coast of Skye. This short guide gives some information about them and where to see them. Will I see Continue Reading →
Climb a mini Cuillin
If you don’t fancy a 1,000 metre Cuillin, try this mini Cuillin – Sgurr na Stri. There’s great views from the top. The routes into Camasunary and exploring the nearby Continue Reading →
Digital detox at Springbank in Skye
Digital detox was not a concept that even existed when we first came to Skye in the 1960s. We had no phone or TV back then so it was some 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 →