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The waters around the coast of Skye are rich in marine life. Right at the top of the marine food chain are dolphins and porpoises and they are often seen Continue Reading →

Dipper is by no means a Skye specialist bird but the fast flowing streams on the island provide the perfect habitat for this brave and determined little bird.  They seem Continue Reading →

Is it possible to do a coastal walk Elgol to Loch Coruisk? There’s a well trodden coastal walk Elgol to Loch Coruisk along the cliff top taking in Glen Scaladal, Continue Reading →

It’s a true sound of summer – the shrill alarming call of common sandpiper heard round the shores of both fresh water and sea lochs.  This Skye bird guide to Continue Reading →

The White-tailed Eagle is Britain’s biggest bird of prey and  this Skye bird guide to Sea Eagles outlines how best to see them on Skye. Will I see sea eagles Continue Reading →

With around 30 pairs of Golden Eagles breeding on Skye you have a reasonably good chance of seeing these majestic yet elusive birds.  This Skye bird guide to Golden Eagles Continue Reading →

When in south Skye do not miss an opportunity to discover the Kylerhea hills.  Regular hill walking visitors to Skye will know the Kylerhea hills very well but they are Continue Reading →

The coast of Skye is home to many otters and seeing an otter will be the highlight of many people’s stay on Skye.  This short guide provides some information about Continue Reading →

If you are planning a winter walking break in Skye then we have some great ideas for walking routes that are just right for shorter days.  Our self catering holiday Continue Reading →

Seals are the easiest large sea mammal to see around the coast of Skye.  This short guide gives some information about them and where to see them. Will I see Continue Reading →