Isle of Skye

markyboy.1967 said:
Going to Skye in October and will be going on a boat trip from Portree harbour. Im looking for some decent accommodation around that area. Have you stayed on Skye and if so where did you stay and was it a nice hotel/guest house?
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Send a PM to Canon Togger.
She lives on Skye and will know some cheap places.
If you are into landscapes she is the best person to speak to about locations on Skye, her photos are awesome.
Let her know I told you to make contact :)
 
When in October will you be up here?
Looking for b&b or self catering?

I live on Skye so may be able to point you in the right direction :)
 
Thanks everyone. Im heading up around the 10-14th or there about--still to book hence my post. I do plan on some scenic shots but my love of wildlife is my main reason for visiting.

If any you guys can reccomend places for wildlife on Skye it would be great. Would like any bird of prey ( Raptor ), Deer, Otter etc etc etc.....
 
Consider the Flodigarry Hotel at Stafin. Brilliant rambling old place with a bar where impromptu ceilidhs happen, it's also a stone's throw from the Quiraing and is up on the north end of the island which feels nice and remote and wild.
 
If you want self-catering then this is a nice wee accommodation about ten minutes from Portree:
http://www.keeperscottageskye.co.uk/

For B&B there are many all over the island.
http://www.isleofskye.org.uk/bedandbreakfast/


http://www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk/ (I presume this is the boat trip you're doing)
Other useful links:
http://www.eileanban.org/
http://www.skye-birds.com/
http://www.bellajane.co.uk/

There are sea eagles usually above Uig on the road to the Quiraing. I've also seen them over Waternish direction.
I've seen deer between Edinbane and Dunvegan (on my way to work), if you go for a drive very early morning you might spot some.
Its a big island so I'm sure you'll find wildlife if you're prepared to cover the distance.
 
markyboy.1967 said:
If any you guys can reccomend places for wildlife on Skye it would be great. Would like any bird of prey ( Raptor ), Deer, Otter etc etc etc.....
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Where we stayed we saw all sorts of from the back garden of our cottage, from Otter to Sea Eagles. Photographing it was quite another thing though. We usually visit Mull though as that is a wildlife haven!!
 
Just seen a pair of eagles above the A87 Uig road about 5 mins past Portree.
I see this pair quite often, there's a cut-off for a wee place called Drumuie and they're often flying just above ;)
 
i stayed there once...and it rained
the biggest problem i had was finding mrs macdonalds bed and breakfast...:D

have you considered the youth hostels...you dont have to be young..just in heart
 
Braeside B&B, Stormyhill, Portree. It's a bit strange, but excellent quality and not too expensive (I seem to recall we paid £25 or £30 each back in April) and it's nice and central for Portree and it's harbour etc.

The Isle of Skye Brewery has a shop and is worth a visit as their beers are stunning!

Enjoy your trip!
 
Thanks for all the info you guys have sent and to others who have sent me pm`s.I will be on Skye on Fri 9th of Oct for aprox 4-6 days.I will be taking the wife and youngest daughter ( 11 years old ). We are looking through all the links you folks sent to find some place that suits us all ( near wildlife but close enough to a town to give the wife and kid something to do ).

I will also be visiting Mull shortly after ( around early to mid Nov ) and will have a similar issue finding just the right spot to keep the family happy.

I will let you know when i find something and will tell you how my trip goes.
 
I would recommend a trip to Elgol, Fantastic scenery and also the Bella Jane is based there, we seen baby seals when went out on the boat trip.

I love Skye Heading there also the end of September for a few Days.

Enjoy your trip, I remember my first trip it was awe inspiring!

Richard
 
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