Places of Interest /Things to do

 

 

Beinn na Caillich

(the hill of the old woman) overlooks the village of Broadford,           the largest village in South Skye.

 

 

Visit the Broadford Gallery -  to see a variety of quality landscape and boat paintings, by local artists.

 

 

Visit the World of Wood for a fascinating exhibition of the story of wood  -& a lovely selection of wooden crafts

 

Visit the award winning Reptile Centre to see and handle some exotic snakes

Why not adopt an otter at the International Otter survival fund based in Broadford - the only organisation in the world dedicated to the conservation of all 13 species of otter.

Bella Jane Boat trips - discover Loch Coruisk set in the heart of the  mighty Black Cuillin

Skye has many excellent restaurants. Many specialise in seafood.

Creelers: (Broadford)Varied menu including non -seafood, vegi and children's menu - speciality - seafood gumbo

 Claymore (Broadford) varied menu including local shellfish - substantial portions for big appetites.

Take a trip round Broadford Bay in Family Pride11 to see the surrounding islands and the seals and to view the Cuillins

 

These bottle nosed whales swam into the Bay in the summer of 1998 and stayed for 6 weeks

Sutherlands forecourt  shop - Open 24hours - petrol,car and bike hire, internet facilities, laundrette, fine crafts & jewellery. Why not treat yourself to some quality wines & malt whiskies from their extensive selection.

www.skye-car-rental.com

 

Skye Jewellery - Celtic designs -  hand crafted in the shop in Broadford www.skyejewellery.co.uk

 

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Kinloch Lodge Excellent cuisine only a short distance from Broadford.Residence of Lord & Lady Macdonald. Lady Claire is a well known cookery writer who provides cookery demonstrations for interested cooks all year round. Booking essential