West Isle of Skye Guide | Travel with Joy

Isle of Skye Western Sehenswürdigkeiten

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens
A 13th century castle, the seat of the chief of the MacLeod Clan, north of Dunvegan village, on the west coast of the isle of Skye. Built on an elevated rock overlooking an inlet on the eastern shore of Loch Dunvegan, the castle was refurbished in the 19th century in a Medieval style. In the castle enjoy a display of oil paintings, period furniture, and clan treasures including a small collection of Jacobite and Bonnie Prince Charlie relics. The impressive and beautiful grounds surrounding the castle include a water garden with water pools, waterfalls, streams, decorative bridges and islands. Enjoy a mix of colorful plants, a formal round garden and a walled garden with a diverse range of plants and flowers, a water lily pond, a garden museum, and more. Various tours are offered in the castle including a boat trip to the Loch Dunvegan Seal colony, fishing trips, and Loch cruises.

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Skyeskyns
A manufacturer of fine quality sheepskins, sheepskin products and more. It’s the only sheepskin tannery in Scotland, in Waternish, 12 km north of Dunvegan Castle. Explore the local exhibition and learn about current and traditional leather production, sheepskin leather types, and more.

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Neist Point Lighthouse
An 1890 lighthouse on the most westerly tip on Skye Island, near Glendale, 50 km west of Portree. Enjoy the beautiful 2 km, 1 hour walk to the lighthouse, with steep uphill going back, with the stunning high cliffs and the views to the Outer Hebrides islands.

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Talisker Distillery
The oldest working distillery in the isle of Skye, founded in 1830 and located in Carbost on the shores of Loch Harport, 27 km southwest of Portree. Enjoy the great scenery of the Cuillins and the premium full body single malt whisky and learn about the production processes and the history of the distillery.

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Fairy Pools
- 2 Hours
A unique series of waterfalls and small freshwater pools with underwater arches and sparkling water, at the base of the magnificent Cuillin Mountains, 5 km north of Glen Brittle on the southern part of the island. The trail to the pools will take ~2 hours of hiking through the Glen Brittle Forest while crossing several small rivers on the way.

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The Cuillin
A 14 km long rocky mountain range in the isle of Skye, with Sgurr Alasdair it's highest peak at 992 meters. The ridge which curves around Loch Coruisk has its main section called the Black Cuillin, and the section east of Glen Sligachan is called the Red Cuillin. The mountains which rise dramatically from the sea create impressive sea lochs, offering dramatic and beautiful landscapes. Note the Sgurr nan Gillean, soaring above Sligachan, Loch Scavaig and the Cuillin ridge from Elgol, or Bla Bheinn above Torrin. The mountains offer great hiking trails and climbing opportunities. Approach the mountains from the south by foot or by boat from Elgol, from the Sligachan Hotel, a popular route to the north, or from the Glenbrittle Campsite west of the mountains.

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Isle of Skye Western Sehenswürdigkeiten

Dunvegan Castle and Gardens

Skyeskyns

Neist Point Lighthouse

Talisker Distillery

Fairy Pools

The Cuillin