Penny’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Armadale
Just down the road with a gorgeous garden and great cafe.
Loch Coruisk
A fantastic boat trip for a half or whole day.
A real favourite with visitors. It can be VERY busy so get up early or stay out late to see this.
150 locals recommend
Fairy Pools
A real favourite with visitors. It can be VERY busy so get up early or stay out late to see this.
Quirky and lovely, again a favourite with visitors so choose your time of day carefully.
72 locals recommend
The Fairy Glen
Quirky and lovely, again a favourite with visitors so choose your time of day carefully.
Gorgeous views and a good challenging hike for those who want an adventurous day out.
67 locals recommend
Quiraing
Gorgeous views and a good challenging hike for those who want an adventurous day out.
The Storr
A must see!
Dunvegan
The castle has formal gardens ad a good cafe.
Stunning views across to the Cuillin. Grab a boat trip to Loch Coruisk from there for a quiet day.
Elgol Beach
Stunning views across to the Cuillin. Grab a boat trip to Loch Coruisk from there for a quiet day.
A good hike to a stunning sandy beach that could compete with anywhere in the world on a sunny day!
15 locals recommend
Point of Sleat
A good hike to a stunning sandy beach that could compete with anywhere in the world on a sunny day!
The best place for a sunset just 15 minutes from the bothy. At low tide there is a sandy beach and there are great views across to the Cuillin.
Ord
The best place for a sunset just 15 minutes from the bothy. At low tide there is a sandy beach and there are great views across to the Cuillin.
Food scene
Opposite the bothy with a great menu. Walking distance and ideal for your last night special meal.
13 locals recommend
Duisdale House Hotel
A851Opposite the bothy with a great menu. Walking distance and ideal for your last night special meal.
The perfect place for lunch if you like sea food, or pick up the ingredients to bring home and cook.
49 locals recommend
The Oyster Shed
The perfect place for lunch if you like sea food, or pick up the ingredients to bring home and cook.
Great food and a special treat. Afternoon tea is perfect for a wet day and it's just a five minute drive from the bothy.
8 locals recommend
Kinloch Lodge Hotel
Great food and a special treat. Afternoon tea is perfect for a wet day and it's just a five minute drive from the bothy.
Our local pub is a twenty minute walk from the bothy or a five minute drive. Cosy with good food and great views.
Bar Am Praban
Our local pub is a twenty minute walk from the bothy or a five minute drive. Cosy with good food and great views.
Great local cafe and shop just five minutes drive from the bothy. Ring ahead and have them get a box of provisions ready for you to collect on your arrival. Perfect place for a breakfast or lunch while out and about on the Sleat peninsula.
25 locals recommend
An Crùbh
Great local cafe and shop just five minutes drive from the bothy. Ring ahead and have them get a box of provisions ready for you to collect on your arrival. Perfect place for a breakfast or lunch while out and about on the Sleat peninsula.