Secret Skye Hidden Gems

Off the beaten track

[1] Bracadale Views (Us) . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[1] Isle Oronsay - our nearby tidal little island with the clear blue Atlantic water by your feet . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[2] Ullinish shore - amazing for sunset photos and only a few mins away - Old Norse translation is "promontory of the wolves" A picnic table is right by the parking spot . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[2] A large fold of Highland Coos . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[3] Varkasaig (Orbost) Beach - paddle in this surprisingly warm water . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[4] Highland Cows (Opposite the Medical Centre) Our friend breeds a couple here . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[5] Seals near The Three Chimneys restaurant (Michellin Star) - great for a quick photo stop on way to and from Neist Point

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Seal spot stop #3 What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[6] Borrodale Beach - A secluded beach with a couple of parking places

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[7] Grave of Flora MacDonald the lady who rescued Catholic Bonnie Prince Charlie and inspired the Skye song (Outlander theme tune)

Legend has it that Bonnie Prince Charlie buried his gold [when escaping the Protestant King's men] under a rock in Balgown (where we live!) its never been found

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[7] Skye Museum of Island Life - recreated old village with thatched black houses . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[7] Cave of Gold (Kilmuir) Skye's answer to Fingal's cave on Staffa but in miniature - bit tricky to get to but worth it . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[8] Duntulm Castle with Dinosaur Footprints down on the beach! . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[8] Rubha Hunish - One of the best walks for spotting marine wildlife and birds including Puffins and Orca Killer Whales . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[9] Brothers Point with dinosaur footprints . More about the dinosaur footprints What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[10] Rigg - fossil hunting Jurassic period 180 million years ago . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[10] Bearreraig Bay Fossil hunting near Old Man of Storr - you visit Loch Leathan Dam on the way, walk up to the impressive Beareraig waterfall for epic photos . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[11] Allt Daraich Pools (Slighacaen) - secluded swimming spot under a waterfall. Ask us to borrow a Beach Towel. . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

[12] St Maelrubhas' Chapel - Loch Eynort - possibly the oldest church on Skye, great photo spot . . What.3.words map link . . Googlemaps link

Skye Shepherds Hut on Skye