The Skye Guide

The independent guide to the Isle of Skye

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Sea and Sky

 

Sunset over Loch Snizort Beag

 

Links to some places that just might have an idea of what the sea and sky are likely to be doing...

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1   Link   UK Synoptic Chart
The Met Office forecast chart for midday tomorrow
2   Link   Mountain Weather Information Service
By far the most reliable three day forecast for hillwalking on Skye. Select 'North West Highlands of Scotland' to download a PDF of the forecast.
3   Link   Norwegian Met Office
A comprehensive and free general purpose weather forecast. Not infallible, but one of the most reliable for these parts.
4   Link   Met Office Mountain Forecast for the West Highlands
Wide area forecast for the mountains - with outlook.
5   Link   BBC Weather Guess
The BBC forecast for Skye. Sometimes it is correct...
6   Link   Tide Times for Portree
Seven day forecast for Portree. Other nearby ports can be selected - Uig Bay, Loch Harport, Loch Dunvegan, Camus Nan Gall (Soay), Glenelg Bay, Broadford Bay and Loch A' Bhraige.

Don't forget to adjust one hour for BST in the summer.
7   Link   Aurora Watch
This site predicts the likelihood of being able to witness the Aurora Borealis - The Northern Lights.
8   Link   Midge Forecast
Click on the triangle over Skye to get a 5 day forecast of the threat level from the dreaded Skye midges. (Operates from May to September only - between October and April, you'll be fine!)

Did you know?

...that Skye was a part of the kingdom of Norway until 1263


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