Webcams

This page presents an overview of the webcams on or around Skye.

There were three webcams operating on Skye at the beginning of 2005. Regrettably only one of these is still operating. Please read my appeal below on how you can help change this.

Contrary to trends elsewhere in the United Kingdom, two of the three webcams operating on Skye during 2005 have closed down. If you are fortunate enough to live on Skye with a view that would be of interest to the hundreds of people who visit this page each and every day, please contact me. I will naturally provide and install the webcam if you provide the view! Thank you.

Looking north-east from Sabhal Mòr Ostaig College near Armadale towards the Scottish mainland. Click on the image to open the webcam archive page.

Located near Armadale in the Sabhal Mòr Ostaig College, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

The webcam looks out across the Sound of Sleat towards, on the left, Beinn Sgritheall (974m, 3,195 feet) and the entrance to Loch Hourn. Ladhar Bheinn (1,020m, 3,346 feet) is to the right, the most westerly Munro on the Scottish Mainland. Ladhar Bheinn lies on the remote Knoydart Estate managed by the Knoydart Foundation and the John Muir Trust. The Trust also manage the estate around Blaven.

Click on the image to open Sound of Sleat webcam archive page with timelapse sequences and all images from the past thirty days.

Not quite a Skye webcam yet. This new webcam is currently undergoing test in west central Scotland. Click on the image to open the webcam archive page.

A new webcam on Skye is coming soon!

The software and equipment for this webcam is undergoing test in Central Scotland whilst a new home on the Isle of Skye is sought (see appeal for help).

The view from this webcam used to be of green fields, grazing cows, the Campsie Hills and Ben Lomond. In 2006 this designated greenbelt land was lost to a new housing estate. Where are the cows now?

Click on the image to open Under Test webcam archive page with timelapse sequences and all images from the past thirty days.

Other webcams

All of the webcams listed below are on or around the Isle of Skye. Be aware that the thumbnail image is a representation of the view available from the webcam and is not a live image.

Badicaul by Kyle of Lochalsh

Views of the Skye Bridge, Skye and Raasay from Badicaul by Kyle of Lochalsh.

Eilean Donan Castle

This sophisticated pan, tilt and zoom webcam, on the roof of 9-1-4 Outdoor Clothing and Equipment at Dornie by Kyle of Lochalsh, offers stunning views of Eilean Donan Castle (as seen on any shortbread tin), Dornie, Ardelve and Loch Alsh.

Glenelg Cottages

Two webcams at Bernera on the Scottish mainland looking outwards towards the Sound of Sleat and the Isle of Skye.

Loch Harport

This webcam at Carbost on the Minginish peninsula of Skye looks north towards Loch Harport.

Loch Ness

Loch Ness is home to Nessie. The main road from Skye to Inverness skirts the north bank of this 37km (23 miles) long freshwater loch, Scotland's second largest by surface area after Loch Lomond.

Skye Bridge

This webcam is located at Kyle of Lochalsh on the Scottish mainland and looks out across the Skye Bridge to the Cuillin.

Sligachan Hotel

This recently reinstated webcam looks outwards from the famous hotel towards Sgurr Nan Gillean, Glamaig and the old stone bridge.

Urquhart Castle and Loch Ness

The A82 main road from Skye to Inverness passes Urquhart Castle. The castle nestles on the banks of Loch Ness, home of Nessie the Loch Ness Monster . Simply consume a glass or three of Scotlands finest peat-flavoured brown water to increase your chances of seeing her.

White Heather Hotel

The White Heather is a small family run hotel in Kyleakin, Isle of Skye. The webcam offers views of the harbour, Castle Moil and out across Loch Alsh.