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The Isle of Skye,  Isle of Raasay and Lochalsh make incredible holiday destinations with something for everyone to enjoy!  As well as our suggestions below,  our blog  may have relevant articles and there is a facebook page called What’s Open in Skye and Lochalsh where local companies advertise events and their wares.

South Skye Sea Kayaks
South Skye Sea Kayaks

Archery at Ace Target Sports, Isle of Skye
Misty Isle Boat Trip, Elgol, Isle of Skye.

While exploring the natural landscapes of the Isle of Skye, Isle of Raasay and Lochalsh can easily fill your entire trip, there is plenty more to do to keep everyone entertained!

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Locharron Highland Games
Skye Live Festival, Portree, Isle of skye
Seall Event, Kyle of Lochalsh.

As Skye is famous for its beautiful outdoors, its no surprise that there are a wide range of active events on offer.

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The Misty Bottle shop,Breakish, Isle of Skye
The Oyster Shed, Carbost, Isle Of Skye
Skye Smoke House, Isle of Skye

Skye, Rassay and Lochalsh’s location means you are not only spoilt for choice for freshly caught seafood, meat and island-grown vegetables but also for whisky, gin and beer! Whether you are looking for Michelin dining for a special occasion, a cosy café where you can curl up with a coffee and homemade cake or bar serving the local spirits, you’ll find it all here.

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Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie

On the surface, Skye is full of beautiful landscapes and picturesque ruins – yet delve deeper and find a varied history of clan rivalry and supernatural legends. 

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The Old Man of Storr
Sunset at Ashaig

The Isle of Skye, Isle of Raasay and Lochash are famous for their breathtaking scenery and stunning landscapes. Whether you want to immerse yourself in natural beauty on a hike, or find the perfect backdrop for photography, you are sure to find it here! 

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Skio Pottery, Waternish, Isle of Skye
Skye Weavers, Glendale, Isle of Skye
Edinbane Pottery, Edinbane.
Edinbane Pottery, Isle of Skye

With the dramatic landscapes and rich history for inspiration, it is not surprising that there is a thriving arts and crafts community in Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh. Art galleries, pottery studios, jewellery shops and craft markets are just a taste of what is on offer.

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Dolphins spotted from a Misty Isle boat trip from Elgol to Loch Coruisk
Hairy Coo’s on the way to Elgol.

Skye is the perfect place for viewing a wide range of spectacular wildlife, including highland cows, red deer, white tailed sea eagles, otters, dolphins, whales and many more.

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Glenelg to Kylerhea Ferry
Glenelg to Kylerhea Ferry
The Old Man of Storr
Remember to stay left

Getting to Skye and Lochalsh can be an interesting journey! There are lots of options; buses, trains, planes as well as self-driving holidays. Whichever way you choose, you’ll find some useful information below!

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Welcome to Islands & Highlands Cottages

Established in 2001, Islands & Highlands Cottages is a local holiday cottage letting agency based in Portree on the Isle of Skye. We have cottages throughout the Isle of Skye, Isle of Raasay and Lochalsh. From the rustic to the luxurious, the small and cosy to the spacious and grand, we have a wide selection of holiday homes available. We hope you have a lovely stay whilst exploring the incredible landscapes and dramatic history of our part of Scotland.

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