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s the days stretch and the landA scape wakens from its winter slumbers, there is no better time to visit Skye and Lochalsh. Skye may be Scotland’s second most popular destination during the peak summer months, but the area is a yearround treat offering views, amazing wildlife, breath-taking adventures, some of the finest dining experiences in Europe and a guaranteed warm welcome. Visitors are drawn by the attraction of Skye’s top-five iconic sites – The Quiraing, The Old Man of Storr, Neist Point, The Fairy Pools and Fairy Glen – and they are certainly worth a visit, however, Skye and Lochalsh has so much more to offer. The area’s Destination Management Organisation, SkyeConnect is helping visitors to achieve a richer experience by getting off the beaten track to explore more of Skye’s culture, landscapes and wildlife. Through #skyetime visitors can learn more about the experiences on offer and ensure that they leave with memories that will make
them want to come back time and time again. If you are heading to Skye from the north, take some time to enjoy Attadale Gardens in Wester Ross, or visit Eilean Donan Castle in Lochalsh on the road to the Skye Bridge, one of the most popular castles in Scotland. If you love the sea take the scenic short crossing from Mallaig to Armadale with CalMac Ferries, or between Easter and October you could travel with the original Skye ferry (Scotland’s only remaining turntable ferry) between Glenelg and Kylerhea. Once on Skye visitors can head south to Sleat, the ‘Garden of Skye’ and tour the new Torabhaig Distillery, or visit Armadale Castle and Gardens and the Museum of the Isles. Heading west from Broadford brings
visitors to Elgol and arguably the best view of the Cuillin Ridge. Head north to Portree for guided historical walks around the island’s capital, a luxury boat trip to the remote island of Rona or a coasteering adventure. Keep going
north and you’ll find a collection of some of the finest restaurants in Scotland – The Three Chimneys, Edinbane Lodge and Loch Bay. www.skye-connect.com
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