The
Isle of Skye is the most visited of the Western Isles as there is something for
everyone. Skye is home to the most challenging mountains in the UK ... The
Cuillins, an 11km long stretch of knife edge ridges, pinnacles and the craggiest
tops Scotland has to offer, known to make many a grown man weep. If your
not to keen on the climbing Skye also offers wildlife spotters a great
experience with many very unique breeds of birds choosing to settle there,
including one of the very few Sea Eagle's in Scotland. The rich contrast
between the mountainous Cuillins in the south and the easier going terrain of
the north, and the 900 miles of coast wildlife thrives. Also known as the
misty isle getting good weather is a bit of a gift but when you get it oofa the
island is some site. The Skye bridge connects Skye to mainland Scotland at
the Kyle of Lochalsh which in recent months has been made free of charge after
being bought over by the government. This has clearly boosted the the
tourism to the island. Saying that the best way to get off the island in
my opinion and the method i chose was the good old ferry. From Armadale in
south west of the Island you can get a ferry to Mallaig on the mainland, passing
by the Small Isles of Eigg, Run and Canna a very nice site, plus views across to
the Torridonian hills on the mainland is a must for all mountain lovers.
Ferries also connect to the small island of Rassay equally unique for wildlife
and a great day trip is on offer. In the north at Uig you can catch the
ferry to Isle of Harris to explore the Outer Hebrides. Skye has no
shortage of things to keep you occupied, wither you the adventurist ( is this a
word? ) or just up for a relaxing holiday you can find it all and more on Skye
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