SKYE NEWS & BLOG
Isle of Skye news and Skye events & commentary
Please read our Skye News blog posts which will provide you with an informative insight into day to day life on our island. We chat about indoor and outdoor activities and review one off events along with regular group activities we are involved in on a weekly basis…..there is never a dull moment on Skye!
21
Feb
Collie & MacKenzie Commemorative Bronze Sculpture. We get many visitors travelling to Skye, a lot of them come especially to climb the famous black Cuillin mountain range. The mountains can be seen...
06
Jul
When you are out and about exploring Skye if you have time, try and go down some of the wee tracks you always drive past. On many occasions you will be pleasantly surprised by what is...
29
Jun
In recent years we have had some real quirky eateries opening up on the island. The most recent one is Bog Myrtle in Struan owned by Renee Mason & Sean Strigeon, assisted my their...
24
Jun
I am a member of the South Skye Camera Club, we meet every second Wednesday. The SSCC photographic society formed in 2013 and now has over 30 members of all ages and from all walks...
02
Jun
Many people travel over the sea to Skye on the Calmac ferry that runs from Mallaig to Armadale located at the southern end of the island. A high proportion of the visitors head directly...
15
Mar
Visitors often ask me what there is to do on Skye, we are really spoilt for choice, there are always so many things going on. From October- April, Tuesdays, many local people play cards, Whist...
14
Feb
Skye weather! this is often one of the most important things of every holiday on our island. It is something that cannot be guaranteed, often the winter months can throw up some fabulous weather, this February...
06
Aug
We recently had the Cai family from Singapore stay with us at Allt a Choire B&B for 3 nights. The two daughters Jean and Jesmine and their boyfriends had stayed with us last year....
19
Jun
It's not often that my husband Andy and I have a day off together, last Wednesday we made the journey up to the Totternish Peninsula to Culnacnoc near Staffin to the Glenview Pie Cafe. We...
21
Apr
Just recently we noticed a new view on the horizon, no not a Sea Eagle but a Teepee! we have had many campers on the Isle of Skye through the years but none with...
17
Apr
It has taken me a wee while to get around to writing this blog. I think I was shell shocked after seeing so many Dolphins. Last October my family, son Kristian and grandchildren...
06
Feb
Isle of Skye Fairtrade - 24th March 2016 will be a day to celebrate, Skye will have been a fairtrade island for a whole year. Come along and support this great achievement by attending a FAMILY CEILIDH...
02
Feb
Step It Up Highland. I often get asked by our many guests what do you do in your spare time. Spare time is a luxury in the Summer months for someone who does bed...
03
Aug
Not long now until the Kyleakin Gala Day, it all kicks off on Friday night 14th August with a kids disco followed by a dance with the band 'Brass Monkeys'. If you have any...