These pages list a variety of useful links to web sites relevant to the Broadford, Torrin and Elgol area. Additionally they include sites
that will prove useful to visitors to the magical Isle of Skye.
If you know of a website that should be included on this page please
contact me.
Accommodation
Clover Hill Cottage
A superb, well-equipped, 4-star self-catering cottage for up to six people in an outstanding location with breathtaking views across to Blaven. Visit www.cloverhill-torrin.co.uk for more information. Highly recommended by the author, an annual visitor since 1995.
1/2 of 17 Torrin
A traditional stone cottage offering self-catering accommodation for up to six people.
9 Torrin
A 10-metre (33-foot) caravan with self-catering accommodation for up to four people.
Arincraig - The Blaven Cottage
Arincraig is the traditional white-painted Skye cottage that you see nestling at the foot of Blaven in the classic view of the mountain from Loch Slapin (including here). This self-catering cottage has been restored to provide accommodation for up to five people.
Blaven View
A traditional croft cottage offering self-catering accommodation for up to five people.
Dunmhor
A self-catering cottage on the shore of Loch Slapin offering accommodation for up to four people.
Fearnoch
A modern house offering three rooms on a bed and breakfast basis.
Kilbride House
A former Georgian Manse near Torrin offering a choice of two self-catering apartments or a detatched self-catering chalet.
Marble Hollow
Bunkhouse-style self-catering accommodation for up to ten people.
The Old Church
The Old Church, converted in to a cottage in 1992, offers accommodation for up to eight people
Skye Retreat
Completed in 2010, Skye Retreat is a modern but traditional looking house that offers self-catering accommodation for up to six people. It commands an elevated position within Torrin with fine views of Loch Slapin and Blaven.
Taigh Ur
A flat offering self-catering accommodation for up to four people.
Arts & crafts
Borealis Skincare
From their small shop in Broadford Borealis offer a range of locally produced herbal and aromatherapy products.
Craft Encounters
For over 20 years Craft Encounters have offered a wide selection of Scottish gift ideas from their shop in Broadford.
Cuillin View
Elgol gallery and coffee shop exhibiting works by local and national artists.
Duncan Currie
Specialising in mixed media and watercolour, Duncan Currie paints at the Broadford Gallery.
Duncan House
Traditional and custom Celtic jewellery by Garth Duncan. Located on the road from Broadford to Elgol beyond Blaven.
Skye Art
From her studio near Broadford, Scottish artist Janet Soutar paints landscapes inspired by her surroundings.
Skye Faeries
Torrin resident Meg Grounds recounts her encounter with the faerie folk of Skye, reproducing the characters in fine fabrics and natural materials from the island.
Skye in Focus
Spectacular landscape photographs of Skye and the Inner Hebrides by Steve Terry.
Skye Jewellery
Broadford-based maker of fine jewellery, including the Blaven range.
Business information
Isle of Skye Business Community (ISBuC)
The site contains a wide variety of information about the Isle of Skye and the Island of Raasay, from the practical and informative to the bizarre and fanciful.
Clans
Clan Donald Centre
Once part of the tradition lands of Clan Donald, Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles is set in the heart of this 20,000 acre Highland estate.
Community and local sites
Blaven
A bit of shameless self promotion for this website!
Elgol
The village of Elgol.
Lochalsh Yachts
The site of this loosely organised group who enjoy racing yachts in and around the waters of Kyle of Lochalsh.
Kyleakin
The gateway village to the Isle of Skye on the west side of the Skye bridge.
Mallaig Heritage Centre
The mainland village of Mallaig was once Europe's busiest herring port and is still a major fishing centre.
If you know of a website that should be included on this page please
contact me.