The Isle of Skye
offers fantastic photo opportunities, from dramatic landscapes, to plummeting
sea cliffs, breathtaking ocean views and unbelievable fiery sunsets. The
climate in Skye is very changeable and therefore the daylight dramatically
different throughout the day, changing every few minutes so you'll never get
the same picture twice. The coastline on the Trotternish peninsula in Staffin,
where the house is located, offers endless photo opportunities and is
particularly beautiful early in the morning. If you are lucky, you may catch a
sighting of a Golden Eagle or a Short Eared Owl, whilst sightings of Red Deer,
Sea Eagles, Orca Whales, Minke Whales, Basking Sharks, Seals, Puffins, and
Dolphins, although are less common, are also a possibility.
There is a
photography shop in Portree should you need any supplies.
Fishing
A daily permit is
required to fish anywhere on the Isle of Skye. This can be obtained at a cost
of approximately £15.00 per day from:
Island Cycles The Green Portree Isle of Skye Tel: 01478 613
121 (Rod and tackle
also available to hire)
For Rod and Tackle hire, Fly Tying Lessons and full Ghillie/Guide services
on the Isle of Skyes' Salmon & Sea Trout Rivers and Brown Trout Lochs,
contact:
Boat Trips A boat trip off the Isle of Skye is a wonderful way to appreciate the
spectacular views - you may even be lucky enough to see Whales, Seals,
Dolphins, Basking Sharks and numerous sea-birds.
Day trips/excursions to the Outer Hebrides The stunning islands of North Uist, Harris and Lewis are easily accessible
from the ferry port of Uig with Caledonian MacBrayne ferries. Reservations are
recommended.
Places to visit Dunvegan Castle Dunvegan Isle of Skye Tel: 01470 521 206 www.dunvegancastle.com The castle is said to be the oldest inhabited castle in Northern Scotland,
having been occupied by the Chiefs of MacLeod continuously, for over seven
centuries and still today remaining the Ancestral home of the present Chief,
John MacLeod of MacLeod, the 29th of the line, and his family.
Talisker Whisky Distillery, Visitor Centre & Shop Carbost Isle of Skye Tel: 01478 614 308 The only distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport
and boasting dramatic views of the Cuillins.
Skyeskyns 17 Loch Bay Waternish Isle of Skye Tel: 01470 592 237 www.skyskyns.co.uk Manufacturers and suppliers of the finest quality sheepskins.
Skye Museum of Island life Kilmuir Isle of Skye Tel: 01470 552 206 www.skyemuseum.co.uk
