Guidebook for Ullinish
Sightseeing
Dun Beag Broch is about a mile away from Fir Chlis, so can be easily accessed on foot. It is a wonderfully preserved ruin of an ancient broch and is free to visit. The views are spectacular and if you allow your imagination to run wild, you could easily imagine what life must have been like in this part of the world thousands of years ago.
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Dun Beag Broch
A863Dun Beag Broch is about a mile away from Fir Chlis, so can be easily accessed on foot. It is a wonderfully preserved ruin of an ancient broch and is free to visit. The views are spectacular and if you allow your imagination to run wild, you could easily imagine what life must have been like in this part of the world thousands of years ago.
The tip Oronsay Island is a three Kilometer walk from Fir Chlis. This is a tidal island and is accessible most of the time, but is cut off for an hour either side of high tide, so please check the tide tables. Part of the path can get boggy in very wet conditions so walking boots are recommended. You will see a beautiful sandy causeway, along with spectacular views of the Cuillin mountain ridge and Western Isles. For those who like wildlife, otters, dolphins, gannets and sea eagles to name a few are regular visitors to these parts.
Oronsay
The tip Oronsay Island is a three Kilometer walk from Fir Chlis. This is a tidal island and is accessible most of the time, but is cut off for an hour either side of high tide, so please check the tide tables. Part of the path can get boggy in very wet conditions so walking boots are recommended. You will see a beautiful sandy causeway, along with spectacular views of the Cuillin mountain ridge and Western Isles. For those who like wildlife, otters, dolphins, gannets and sea eagles to name a few are regular visitors to these parts.
Skyes oldest distillery is situated about 12 miles away from Fir Chlis, on the opposite side of the loch. You can take whisky flights, a tour or just visit the shop.
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Destilería Talisker
Skyes oldest distillery is situated about 12 miles away from Fir Chlis, on the opposite side of the loch. You can take whisky flights, a tour or just visit the shop.
Dunvegan Castle is about 12 miles north of Struan. The building and gardens are well worth a visit. The cafe serves simple food.
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Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle is about 12 miles north of Struan. The building and gardens are well worth a visit. The cafe serves simple food.
This is a stunning beach about a 30 minute walk from the carpark. Be warned the car park gets very busy so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Is will take you 30 minutes to drive here from fir Chlis.
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Coral Beach
This is a stunning beach about a 30 minute walk from the carpark. Be warned the car park gets very busy so arrive early to avoid disappointment. Is will take you 30 minutes to drive here from fir Chlis.
This is the place for spectacular sunsets. The walk to the lighthouse is steep, so sturdy footwear is necessary. It will take you 45 minutes to drive here from Fir Chlis.
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Neist Point Lighthouse
This is the place for spectacular sunsets. The walk to the lighthouse is steep, so sturdy footwear is necessary. It will take you 45 minutes to drive here from Fir Chlis.
Skyes second distillery is tastefully converted farm steading. Sleat is about an hours drive from Fir Chlis with a very different feel and landscape. Sleat is known as the garden of Skye. The distillery offers a cafe, tours and shop.
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Torabhaig Distillery
Skyes second distillery is tastefully converted farm steading. Sleat is about an hours drive from Fir Chlis with a very different feel and landscape. Sleat is known as the garden of Skye. The distillery offers a cafe, tours and shop.
Talisker bay is a thirty minute drive from Fir Chlis and a gentle twenty minute walk from the roadend. The sandy beach offers westerly views and often you'll find nobody else here. There is no car park, so parking can be tricky.
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Talisker Bay Beach
Talisker bay is a thirty minute drive from Fir Chlis and a gentle twenty minute walk from the roadend. The sandy beach offers westerly views and often you'll find nobody else here. There is no car park, so parking can be tricky.
The chances are you have seen this spectacular landscape in a movie or two. You can drive or walk to appreciate the beauty of the Quiraing. A circular drive takes you from Fir Chlis to Dunvegan, Edinbane, Uig, Quiraing, Mealt Falls, Old man of Storr, Portree and back to Fir Chlis. The drive without stops will take around two hours.
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Quiraing
The chances are you have seen this spectacular landscape in a movie or two. You can drive or walk to appreciate the beauty of the Quiraing. A circular drive takes you from Fir Chlis to Dunvegan, Edinbane, Uig, Quiraing, Mealt Falls, Old man of Storr, Portree and back to Fir Chlis. The drive without stops will take around two hours.
Combine a trip to Mealt falls north of Portree with a tour around the north of the Island. Easterly views across to Gairloch on the Mainland of Scotland.
Mealtfalls
Combine a trip to Mealt falls north of Portree with a tour around the north of the Island. Easterly views across to Gairloch on the Mainland of Scotland.
Gravity defying pinnacle of rock north of Portree. This can be seen from the road, but a walk is a must to really appreciate the beauty. The walk is a steep walk and sturdy footwear is a must.
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The Storr
Gravity defying pinnacle of rock north of Portree. This can be seen from the road, but a walk is a must to really appreciate the beauty. The walk is a steep walk and sturdy footwear is a must.
This set of waterfalls needs little introduction and has become world famous. It can get very busy here, so if you plan of swimming think about the cold temperatures and how you may change. There is a chargeable car park and the fairy pools are a 45 minute walk.
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Piscinas de Hadas
This set of waterfalls needs little introduction and has become world famous. It can get very busy here, so if you plan of swimming think about the cold temperatures and how you may change. There is a chargeable car park and the fairy pools are a 45 minute walk.
A lovely beach awaits as the road end. Parking is tricky as the car park is very small.
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Glenbrittle
A lovely beach awaits as the road end. Parking is tricky as the car park is very small.
For those who like to go somewhere away from the crowds this is a must see. The ancient viking boat yard and settlement is accessed by walking from Glenbrittle beach. This is a long walk so dress appropriately and take a packed lunch.
Rubha an Dùnain
For those who like to go somewhere away from the crowds this is a must see. The ancient viking boat yard and settlement is accessed by walking from Glenbrittle beach. This is a long walk so dress appropriately and take a packed lunch.
Food Scene
Real food, reasonably priced and good for special dietary requirements
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Bog Myrtle Skye
Real food, reasonably priced and good for special dietary requirements
Locally farmed oysters are served at the oyster shed along with chips etc. Eat in or take away. The oyster shed is very close to talisker distillery so great for a combined trip.
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The Oyster Shed
Locally farmed oysters are served at the oyster shed along with chips etc. Eat in or take away. The oyster shed is very close to talisker distillery so great for a combined trip.
Foodie heaven. If you have a special occasion and want fine dining then you will be delighted with the three chimneys. Pre booked Taxis are available to take you from Fir Chlis to the restaurant and booking a table is a must.
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The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by
Foodie heaven. If you have a special occasion and want fine dining then you will be delighted with the three chimneys. Pre booked Taxis are available to take you from Fir Chlis to the restaurant and booking a table is a must.
A fine dining restaurant located in Waternish.
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Loch Bay Restaurant
1 Macleods TerraceA fine dining restaurant located in Waternish.
The Dunvegan
Main StreetGood food and deli.