See and Do

Lots to keep you busy

Beside the hotel, on the little harbour, is the headquarters of the award winning "Gaelic Whiskies", the only whisky company with its headquarters in the Hebrides. There is a small shop where you can have a free tasting of their connoisseurs blend and malt whiskies selection.

Also adjacent to the hotel is the  boutique ''Floraidh'' tweed and wool shop. You may buy cutting edge designs incorporating the subtle mix of Harris tweed and velvet. All garments are beautifully hand tailored in Scotland.

This is Gaelic country. Eilean Iarmain has been known as "The Gaelic centre of the World". The language is widely spoken and staging an upsurge. The Gaelic College of Sabhal Mor Ostaig is 7 miles away, where degree courses are taught through the medium of Gaelic at the adjoining campuses which were founded by Sir Iain Noble.

Just beyond is the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale Castle, with a visitor centre, and a fine arboretum and garden. In the north of the island is Dunbheagan Castle, and Portrigh, the capital of Skye.

Yachting                                                                                                              Isle Ornsay bay offers a safe anchorage for yachts. You will receive a warm welcome at the hotel, where, subject to availability you can have a bath or shower and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Boating Trips
Sea.fari Adventures, based at Armadale
Scotland's foremost sealife adventure boating specialists. 7 miles from Eilean Iarmain. Pick up by boat can be arranged, if required, from the pier at Eilean Iarmain.  fishing trips etc
www.seafari.co.uk/skye

Kaylee Jayne Boat Trips, Elgol
Visit Loch Coruisk in the heart of the Black Cuillins, stopping to view the seal colonies on the way. About 25 miles from Eilean Iarmain.
Tel: 01687 462447

Golfing
There is a 9 hole golf course at Sconser, about 27 miles from the hotel.


Walking                                                                                                                  Sea coast or mountains (Red Cuillins)
Black Cuillins (mountain lochans and ascent of Cuillin peaks)        Close by is Leitir Fura, a beautiful forestry walk with great views across the water.

Point of Sleat is a 2 mile walk for the end of the village road at Aird. Lighthouse at he very end and a lovely sandy bay just off the track.