Your holiday on Skye can be as leisurely or as busy as choose to make it. The one constant is that you will come under that spell of Skye that will make you want to return, like so many before you.

Skye’s walking and hiking draws visitors from the world over. A gentle climb up the Old Man of Storr offers perhaps some of the most amazing views per pound of climb. To serious mountaineers the majestic Cullins need little introduction.

An enjoyable game of golf can be had at Sconser, on the way to Portree. It is a short but tricky layout and great value for the views alone and the golfers swear ‘it never rains at Sconser.’

Armadale Castle, the seat of the MacDonalds is close to Isleornsay and within the spectacular grounds is a recently added museum and genealogy centre. This is a popular attraction, especially for those whose ancestors hailed from the Island.

Sleat also plays host to the only Gaelic college in the world, attracting student from all parts of Europe, U.S.A and Canada.

There is also an active voluntary arts association which runs traditional and world music and Jazz nights. During a 2 week Feis or festival in the summer is packed with theatre and dance events.

Skye is a great place for boat trips including the popular Seafari that has whale watching tours. The boat is also available for private hire where a memorable trip is to the remotest mainland pub in Britain, the Old Forge at Inverie on Knoydart.