Guidebook for Waternish
Food Scene
It is a short walk from the house, serves a wide range of real ale, bottled ales, draft and bottled lagers, red & white wine, spirits and whiskeys. It is the oldest Inn on the island, having opened in 1790. The Mallaig fresh haddock (fish) and chips is delicious. In the summer, you can sit outside on the loch shore and enjoy the subset. In the winter, you can sit next to a large log-burning stove.
www.stein-inn.co.uk
36 locals recommend
Stein Inn
Macleods TerraceIt is a short walk from the house, serves a wide range of real ale, bottled ales, draft and bottled lagers, red & white wine, spirits and whiskeys. It is the oldest Inn on the island, having opened in 1790. The Mallaig fresh haddock (fish) and chips is delicious. In the summer, you can sit outside on the loch shore and enjoy the subset. In the winter, you can sit next to a large log-burning stove.
www.stein-inn.co.uk
It is a 30 minute drive from the house and is world-famous! Consistently in The Times 'Top 100 places to eat in the UK', The Three Chimneys has a deserved reputation for fine dining and excellent hospitality. You need to book well in advance, as it is common for all tables to be fully booked 4 or 5 months ahead. www.threechimneys.co.uk
68 locals recommend
The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by
It is a 30 minute drive from the house and is world-famous! Consistently in The Times 'Top 100 places to eat in the UK', The Three Chimneys has a deserved reputation for fine dining and excellent hospitality. You need to book well in advance, as it is common for all tables to be fully booked 4 or 5 months ahead. www.threechimneys.co.uk
The Dulce & Brose Restaurant, part of the Bosville Hotel, is a lovely place to eat, with great food and drink. The main bar has a fine selection of Gin and Whisky. The restaurant serves really good food that is mid-priced for the region.
7 locals recommend
The Bosville Hotel
13 Bosville TerraceThe Dulce & Brose Restaurant, part of the Bosville Hotel, is a lovely place to eat, with great food and drink. The main bar has a fine selection of Gin and Whisky. The restaurant serves really good food that is mid-priced for the region.
It serves a great selection of breads, cakes and savoury snacks as well as chutneys and jams. It has a good range of gluten free breads. Set on the outskirts of Portree, on the A87 toward Uig. It also has a small cafe.
18 locals recommend
Isle of Skye Baking Company
Dunvegan RoadIt serves a great selection of breads, cakes and savoury snacks as well as chutneys and jams. It has a good range of gluten free breads. Set on the outskirts of Portree, on the A87 toward Uig. It also has a small cafe.
It is a 10 minute drive from our house and serves good quality, good value for money food.
57 locals recommend
Old School Restaurant
It is a 10 minute drive from our house and serves good quality, good value for money food.
Sightseeing
It is a 10-15 minute drive from the house and is an amazing day out, suitable for the whole family. The historic seat of the Clan McLeod, visitors can look around ten different buildings dating from 1200 to the 1850's. Tickets for the Castle and Gardens are £13 for adults and £9 for children. The castle has a good collection of beautiful paintings, heirlooms, including the legendary Fairy Flag and interesting artefacts including historic weapons. The formal gardens are fabulous.
144 locals recommend
Dunvegan Castle
It is a 10-15 minute drive from the house and is an amazing day out, suitable for the whole family. The historic seat of the Clan McLeod, visitors can look around ten different buildings dating from 1200 to the 1850's. Tickets for the Castle and Gardens are £13 for adults and £9 for children. The castle has a good collection of beautiful paintings, heirlooms, including the legendary Fairy Flag and interesting artefacts including historic weapons. The formal gardens are fabulous.
The world famous Talker Distillery is a 40 minute drive south of our house. A very popular attraction, the distillery conducts tours throughout the summer months (Apr - Sep), which are interesting for the whole family. It also sells all kinds of whisky related gifts, including the several types of Talker whisky!
103 locals recommend
Talisker Distillery
The world famous Talker Distillery is a 40 minute drive south of our house. A very popular attraction, the distillery conducts tours throughout the summer months (Apr - Sep), which are interesting for the whole family. It also sells all kinds of whisky related gifts, including the several types of Talker whisky!
The Old Man of Storr is an iconic pillar of rock standing proud above the eastern coastline of the Isle of Skye. Any outdoor activity around this area becomes unforgettable with The Old Man in the background.
46 locals recommend
The Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr is an iconic pillar of rock standing proud above the eastern coastline of the Isle of Skye. Any outdoor activity around this area becomes unforgettable with The Old Man in the background.
Shopping
It is a 5 minute walk from the house. Skye Skyns is famous for the quality of the sheep skin goods it produces, from large rugs to small gloves, as well as other clothing. You can do a tour of the tannery to see how the sheep skins are prepared to be made into rugs or clothing, which is fascinating for al ages. www.skyeskyns.co.uk
36 locals recommend
Skyeskyns
17 LochbayIt is a 5 minute walk from the house. Skye Skyns is famous for the quality of the sheep skin goods it produces, from large rugs to small gloves, as well as other clothing. You can do a tour of the tannery to see how the sheep skins are prepared to be made into rugs or clothing, which is fascinating for al ages. www.skyeskyns.co.uk
There is a small grocery store in Dunvegan, a 10 minute drive from the house. It sells all the usual items expected from a convenience store, including beer and wine as well as camping equipment.
19 locals recommend
Dunvegan
There is a small grocery store in Dunvegan, a 10 minute drive from the house. It sells all the usual items expected from a convenience store, including beer and wine as well as camping equipment.
The Uig pottery and shop is right next to the ferry jetty in Uig. It is open all year round and sells quality, hand-crafted pottery as well as tourist souvenirs. It is a 40 minute drive from our house.
17 locals recommend
The Uig Pottery
The Uig pottery and shop is right next to the ferry jetty in Uig. It is open all year round and sells quality, hand-crafted pottery as well as tourist souvenirs. It is a 40 minute drive from our house.
Essentials
Dunvegan Post Office provides most services you would expect to find in a Post Office!
Dunvegan Post Office
Dunvegan Post Office provides most services you would expect to find in a Post Office!
Parks & Nature
The Fairy Pools are famous for their stunning setting, being on the approaches to the middle of the Black Cuillin Ridge.
They are described as 'a natural waterfall phenomenon. The vivid blues and greens of the pools suggest an unnatural origin. They are a popular place for wild swimmers.'
From the large car park, walk approx 1.5 miles (2.5km) up a wide and well established track. The path is bordered with grass, heather, peat and rocks. You can stop and admire the largest waterfall that marks the location of the Fairy Pools, or walk further up the path and explore some of the smaller pools that lie above.
150 locals recommend
Fairy Pools
The Fairy Pools are famous for their stunning setting, being on the approaches to the middle of the Black Cuillin Ridge.
They are described as 'a natural waterfall phenomenon. The vivid blues and greens of the pools suggest an unnatural origin. They are a popular place for wild swimmers.'
From the large car park, walk approx 1.5 miles (2.5km) up a wide and well established track. The path is bordered with grass, heather, peat and rocks. You can stop and admire the largest waterfall that marks the location of the Fairy Pools, or walk further up the path and explore some of the smaller pools that lie above.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Sligachan pub is famous for its simple but friendly layout, welcoming mountaineers fresh (or rather exhausted) from completing the famous but gruelling Cuillin Ridge. It is a place for mountaineers, wet dogs and hearty food, so don't expect fine dining. However, if you want to have a point and soak up the atmosphere, the pub regularly has live music during the summer months.
37 locals recommend
Sligachan Hotel
The Sligachan pub is famous for its simple but friendly layout, welcoming mountaineers fresh (or rather exhausted) from completing the famous but gruelling Cuillin Ridge. It is a place for mountaineers, wet dogs and hearty food, so don't expect fine dining. However, if you want to have a point and soak up the atmosphere, the pub regularly has live music during the summer months.
Arts & Culture
Edinbane Pottery draws its inspiration from the Isle of Skye & the surrounding Islands. Their handmade wood-fired and salt-glazed ceramics reflect the colours and textures of the sea, the landscape & wildlife & the feelings they inspire.
Inspiration, innovation and creativity combine to produce a number of unique ranges of work, and although each individual item is different, with results varying from firing to firing. The pottery currently offers 7 ranges: Blue Waves, Limpet, Ebb & Flow, Sea Salt, Wood Ash, Beach Comber and Showcase. www.edinbanepottery.co.uk
17 locals recommend
Edinbane Pottery
Edinbane Pottery draws its inspiration from the Isle of Skye & the surrounding Islands. Their handmade wood-fired and salt-glazed ceramics reflect the colours and textures of the sea, the landscape & wildlife & the feelings they inspire.
Inspiration, innovation and creativity combine to produce a number of unique ranges of work, and although each individual item is different, with results varying from firing to firing. The pottery currently offers 7 ranges: Blue Waves, Limpet, Ebb & Flow, Sea Salt, Wood Ash, Beach Comber and Showcase. www.edinbanepottery.co.uk