The Skye Guide is an independent and personal view of the Isle of Skye. The things that are included in the guide are here because I like them - and because I think you might too.  If something is not included, it may be because I would not recommend it to you, but it may be simply that I have not experienced it.

I am happy with that ambiguity...

 

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Cuillin - Rubh' an Dunain

The point of Rubh' an Dunain

Rubh' an Dunain - Point of the Dun - lies about 6km south of the beach at Glen Brittle, where Loch Brittle meets the Sound of Soay. The walk along the shore of the loch is on a good track for most of the way. It fords a few burns running down from the Cuillin that can be difficult or impossible in times of spate, but they are easy enough to cross at most times.

Carn Liath

Carn Liath at Kensaleyre

Carn Liath is a 4m tall neolithic chambered cairn near Kensaleyre, beside the River Haultin at the head of Loch Eyre.

It is the largest of a cluster of cairns here, and is easy to see from a distance, because the stones from which it is constructed are covered with such white lichen that they appear to have been painted.

Deli Gasta, Broadford

Deli Gasta Broadford

Gasta is a treat. A sandwich and coffee place that really does everything very, very well indeed. You'll find friendly, efficient staff, a nice environment if you choose to eat in, glasses and jugs of cold water to help yourself to, some well selected Skye gifts and goodies to buy while you're there - but most importantly,

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