Things to do

On this page are a selection of things to do, with web-links where possible. 

 Local craftshops and galleries

Just over the hill from Glendale in Colbost is Skye Silver which produces gold and silver jewellery 'inspired by Scottish tradition and legend'. www.skyesilver.com

Also in Colbost is the Raven Press Gallery which specialises in limited edition books and miniature engravings featuring birds, beasts and landscapes. www.kathleenlindsley.co.uk

Another local gallery is the Orbost Gallery, jointly owned by Marion Roberts (watercolours and calligraphy) and Paul Kershaw (wood engraving). www.orbostgallery.co.uk

For pottery head to Edinbane Pottery, between Glendale and Portree. www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk

Museums, etc

We are neighbours of the Toy Museum, a couple of minutes walk from the house.
www.toy-museum.co.uk

Other small museums in the area include the Piping Centre at Borreraig and the Giant MacAskill Museum in Dunvegan.

At Dunvegan Castle, seat of the Clan MacLeod, you can have a tour of the castle, walk in the grounds and take a trip to see the seals. www.dunvegancastle.com

Walks

The shore at Glendale is about a 20 minute walk from the house.

Another good short walk is to follow the lightkeepers' path out to Neist Point Lighthouse.

Longer walks in the area include the track from Ramasaig to Lorgil - both are clearance villages - or the costal walk (strenuous) to Ramasaig along the high sea cliffs overlooking Neist Point (promontory in photo above) -- one of the most scenic walks in Scotland.

Beyond Dunvegan Castle are the coral beaches which are about a mile's walk from the car parking.

 Dinosaur footprints at Staffin

Outdoor activities

The following centres are a sample of those offering outdoor activities in Skye -

Cuillin Guides, based in Glenbrittle, offer a wide range of guiding and instructional courses. www.cuillin-guides.co.uk

The Skye Riding Centre at Suledale offers treks and, for younger visitors, 'own a pony' days. www.skyeridingcentre.co.uk/services.htm

The White Wave outdoor centre in Trotternish organises sea kayaking trips. www.white-wave.co.uk

For those with an interest in birds and wildlife, there is a web-log of nature news at www.pacarras.net/gm1/

Eating out

The well-known Three Chimneys restaurant is a few miles from Glendale, at Colbost.  www.threechimneys.co.uk

There are a number of restaurants in Dunvegan -

The Old School http://www.oldschoolrestaurant.co.uk/

The Dunvegan Hotel http://www.dunveganhotel.co.uk

The Tables www.tables-hotel.co.uk

Eating in: grocery shopping

Glendale has a post office which sells milk, groceries, etc . There are various food shops including a bakery in Dunvegan (5 miles). The nearest supermarket is the Co-op in Portree.