Regional Spotlight

The Isle of Skye is known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles, picturesque fishing villages, its history and the outstanding scenery. Skye is connected to Scotland's northwest coast by both the Skye Bridge and the Malaig – Armadale ferry and is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. Administratively, it lies within the Highland council area, and it is part of the historic county of Inverness-shire. Skye is almost 50 miles (80 km) long, and its coastline is so deeply indented that no part is more than 5 miles (8 km) from the sea. The Cuillin Hills—reaching an elevation of 3,257 feet (993 metres) above sea level—dominate the landscape in south-central Skye. Known as The Misty Isle, Skye has long held a huge attraction for visitors and offers accommodation at every level, from campsites and bothies to 5* luxury and excellent food. The other Western Isles should not be overlooked however. Skye may be the one you've heard of, but consider Mull with it's rich wildlife, Tiree wit it's endless beaches and windsurfing & kitesurfing opportunities, Barra with the only beach landing strip in Europe, Colonsay with both gin and beer producers, Islay with it's saturation of whisky distilleries, North and South Uist and their unique machair lands and unspoilt coastline. Wild Harris, with the heartbreakingly beautiful Luskentyre and Seilebost beaches. We could go on, the islands are stunning!