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.
Environment
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.
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.
Food & drink
Gaelic language & culture
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.
Genealogy
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.
Health & fitness
Be your best boot camp
Sisters Fiona and Lorna offer residential health and fitness courses from their base in Portree.
History & archaeology
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.
Music
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.
News
Outdoor activities
Aqua Explore
Discover and explore remote locations from Elgol by fast Rigid Inflatable Boat.
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.
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)
Grampian Speleological Group
Publishers of the 1995 book "Caves of Skye", the Grampian Speleological Group aims to unite cavers throughout Scotland and further afield for the exploration of Scottish caves.
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
Sea kayaking for all abilities, novice or experienced, giving you the chance to access places inaccessible by any other means.
Skyewalk
An illustrated guide to some of the best walking routes on Skye - including Blaven - plus accommodation, books, maps and equipment.
Walk Highlands
If Carlsberg did walking websites... Probably the best walking website there is. Lots of graded, well-illustrated walks around Skye (and Scotland) backed up with news, information, gear reviews, accommodation and forums.
Walk Scotland
Walking site covering all areas of Scotland, including details of a number of popular walks on Skye.
If you know of a website that should be included on this page please contact me.