Links

John Muir Trust

Formed in 1983 to protect and conserve wild places and to increase awareness and understanding of the value of such places the trust manages a number of estates in Scotland include the areas surrounding Blaven.

Kyleakin Environmental Group

The Kyleakin Environmental Group (KEG) undertakes voluntary conservation and environmental projects works in and around the Skye and Lochalsh area.

Rubha Phoil Woodland Garden and Permaculture Centre

Rubha Phoil is a well wooded peninsula situated near the Armadale ferry terminal.

Skye & Lochalsh Upland Paths

A partnership project with the aim of restoring damaged footpaths and reducing environmental landscape damage in Skye and Lochalsh.

Skye Ferns

A personal study and mapping of the distribution of ferns on Skye by Mike Taylor of Kykeakin.

Skye & Lochalsh Food & Drink Festival

Details of the annual food and drink festival held every June.

Skye Spring Water

Natural Cuillin mountain spring water bottled in Broadford.

Feisean nan Gaidheal

This organisation supports the development of community-based Gaelic arts tuition festivals throughout Scotland.

Gaelic Scotland

A guide to the Celtic language and traditions of Skye and the Highlands.

Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Scotland's only Gaelic College at Sleat on the east coast of Skye.

Skye Kin

Research, family trees, help and advice on family history and genealogy for anyone with connections to the Isle of Skye.

Skye Roots

Skye woman Norma MacLeod researches, draws together and preserves the fragmented wealth of local Skye family history for the benefit of people around the world.

Be your best boot camp

Sisters Fiona and Lorna offer residential health and fitness courses from their base in Portree.

Elgol & Torrin Historical Society

Based in Elgol the society collects and records local information and photographs that are in danger of being lost to future generations.

High Pasture Cave (Uamh an Ard Achadh)

A limestone cave complex situated 1km (1/2 mile) south east of Torrin. Rediscovered in 1972, archaeological material found to date includes animal bone, charcoal, primitive tools and pottery shards dating from the late Bronze Age and Iron Age.

The National Trust for Scotland

Conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland' natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations. Highland properties include Plockton and Balmacara estates.

West Coast Archaeological Services

West Coast Archaeological Services (WCAS) of Breakish offer a range of special interest holidays built around the rich and diverse archaeological heritage of Skye and Lochalsh.

An Drochaid - Skye & Lochalsh Traditional Music Project

Some of Scotland's most celebrated traditional musicians live within Skye & Lochalsh, and are often to be found performing at the local events listed on this site.

Skye & Lochalsh Young Music Makers

This group of young music makers was formed in 1990 to help local young people from the ages of 6 to 25 further their musical interests and skills.

Skye Live

Originally started to cover Celtic music gigs on the Isle of Skye this site now covers Celtic gigs worldwide.

West Highland Free Press

Skye-based weekly newspaper covering the West Highlands and Islands.

Aqua Explore

Discover and explore remote locations from Elgol by fast Rigid Inflatable Boat.

Bella Jane

Boat trips from Elgol to Loch Coruisk.

Cuillin Guides

Cuillin Guides based in Glen Brittle have over 30 years experience of providing professional guiding and instruction to walkers and climbers on the Isle of Skye.

Experience Skye

Profession guiding from Ray McKenzie of Torrin.

Family's Pride II and SkyeJet

Sailing from Broadford pier offering a choice of sedate cruises in a glass-bottom boat or high-speed adventure in a water-propelled, locally-built RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat)

Guided Walks around Skye and Lochalsh

Guided walks by the Highland Council Rangers based in Broadford. The summer programme offers a wide variety of walks around Broadford and the Isle of Skye. The September walks reflect Scottish Geology Month, a celebration of the great variety of geology and geomorphology found on the island.

Misty Isle Boat Trips

Skipper Seumas Mackinnon has been running boat trips from Elgol for over 40 years. His latest boat "Misty Isle" sails six days a week during the summer season to Loch Coruisk. The trips are an ideal way to take in the stunning scenery or watch the local wildlife. Plus the one-way trips are ideal for walkers and climbers heading to or from the Cuillin.

Sconser Golf Club

This nine hole, 18 tee seaside course half way between Broadford and Portree offers spectacular views of the Isle of Raasay and North Skye.

Seaprobe Atlantis

Seaprobe Atlantis is Scotlands only glass bottom boat. Sailing from Kyle of Lochalsh since 1998, this unique 55-seater craft allows you to enjoy the stunning scenery on deck or the amazing underwater scenery below deck.

Sea.fari

Experience the natural wealth of Scotland's scenery, wildlife and history in an all-weather nine metre RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat).

Skyak Adventures

Whitewater and sea kayaking for all ages, novice or experienced, giving you the chance to access places inaccessible by any other means.

Skye Caving

Useful information on the caves on Skye with a particular focus on those around Strath and Sleat.

Skyewalk

An illustrated guide to some of the best walking routes on Skye - including Blaven - plus accommodation, books, maps and equipment.

Walk Scotland

Walking site covering all areas of Scotland, including details of a number of popular walks on Skye.