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TRAIL ONE: PeninsulaNORTH SKYE Perspective TRAILING A CREATIVE COASTLINE 1 KELPIE CRAFTS Art Studio CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 1 WATERSTEIN, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WT An impressive collection of handmade crafts and artwork, including paintings in wax, acrylic, ink and watercolour, pyrography on driftwood, NORTH hand-knitted garments and beautiful scarves and shawls. Images of Neist Point painted onto slate, magnets, stones, shells and keyrings. See Linda needle-felting local scenes onto ‘Harris Tweed’ using her own dyed sheeps’ wool. Pure wool pictures and kits available for sale. Kelpie Crafts can be found on the road to DIRECTIONS Neist Point lighthouse behind Kelpie Cottage in the Waterstein township. OPEN: MARCH - DECEMBER, 10.30AM - LATE, EXCEPT TUESDAYS WHEN I'M AT GLENDALE CRAFT FAYRE, 11-4PM. JANUARY AND FEBRUARY OPEN MOST DAYS. t: 01470 511384 e: [email protected] NORTH Signed left off the B884 just before 2 WHEATEAR TEXTILES DIRECTIONS Glendale village. CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO MAKEITH, 19 FASACH, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8WP Working studio where bags, accessories and OPEN: EASTER TO OCTOBER, SUNDAY - FRIDAY, cushions are handmade by Maxine using 10AM - 6PM. NOVEMBER TO MARCH, SUNDAY - ‘Harris Tweed’. Also stocked are hand spun FRIDAY 11AM - 4PM. CLOSED SATURDAY. wool and hand knits by Janet Mitchell. t: 01470 511307 I look forward to meeting you. e: [email protected] w: www.wheateartextiles.co.uk 3 SKYE WEAVERS CRAFTMAKERS’ OWN STUDIO 18 FASACH, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WP NORTH Inspired by Skye. Woven on Skye. Powered by pedal. We are a small weaving and sewing business. On our bicycle pedal-powered loom we weave woollen products including scarves, throws, homewares, tweed and more. You can buy these in our shop. Come and visit us in the weaving shed. We look forward to seeing you! Take the B884 to Glendale. First turning on left as DIRECTIONS you come over the hill. Clearly signed from the road. OPEN: APRIL - OCTOBER: TUESDAY - SATURDAY, 10AM - 6PM. NOVEMBER - MARCH: HAPPY TO BE OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT. t: 01470 511201 e: [email protected] w: www.skyeweavers.co.uk NORTH 4 DIANA MACKIE PAINTER'S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 10 BORRERAIG PARK, NR DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZX Diana Mackie specialises in the visual capture of climatic changes, showing the effects on landscape, seascape and shoreline. Working Studio and Gallery dedicated to The Artist's oil paintings and print collection. Take the B884 from Dunvegan, past DIRECTIONS The Three Chimneys, then first right to Borreraig Park - signed 2 miles on your right. OPEN: ALL YEAR, PLEASE TELEPHONE AHEAD. t: 01470 511795 e: [email protected] w: www.diana-mackie.co.uk NORTH 5 RAVEN PRESS GALLERY PRINTMAKER'S OWN STUDIO / GALLERYCOLBOST, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZS Take the B884 to Glendale from DIRECTIONS Dunvegan. We are 4 miles along See Kathleen Lindsley printing her wood engravings using an the road just before The Three Chimneys. Albion hand press. Her original prints of wildlife and landscape are available in small editions on fine papers. OPEN: EASTER TO OCTOBER, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 10AM - 5.30PM Laura West luxury traditional and contemporary books and OUT OF SEASON BY APPOINTMENT. stationery available. t: 01470 511748 Photographs by Nick Carter, resist dyed silks by e: [email protected] Isabella Whitworth, Langford Press wildlife books. w: www.ravenpressgallery.co.uk 6 PHIL GORTON STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHER'S OWN STUDIO - FILM18A ROAG, BY DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZA Visit one of the few photographic studio / galleries in Scotland still using traditional film and darkroom techniques. Phil Gorton uses NORTH prime German optics, capturing original, dramatic and colourful abstracts of Skye's hidden gems. Enjoy landscape fine art photography exploring detail, texture, colour and reflection. Pictures for sale framed, loose or as greeting cards. Customised tuition available drawing on 45 years of photographic expertise. Follow the scenic loop road to Orbost, DIRECTIONS leaving the A863 at Lonmore or Herebost, south of Dunvegan. OPEN: EASTER TO OCTOBER - ALL WEEK. IN WINTER HAPPY TO BE OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT. t: 01470 521842 / 0787 6072329 e: [email protected] w: philgortonstudio.com NORTH 7 JOHN BATHGATE Dun Studio PAINTER'S OWN STUDIO 3 ROSKHILL, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZD 2.5 miles south of Dunvegan DIRECTIONS on the A863. Dun Studio is Paintings are based on the Scottish landscape as a starting point. opposite the Harlosh turnoff. Oils, acrylic, acrylic/collage, abstract to traditional. Textures play a large part in my work, as does personal interpretation. Mostly original OPEN: ALL YEAR, 10AM - 6PM DAILY. work for sale, as well as prints, cards and calendars. t: 01470 521883 Annie's unique decorative textile pieces, including book, journal and e: [email protected] iPad covers are now available. w: www.dunstudio.com 8 RUSSELL SHERWOOD Skyescape Gallery NORTH PHOTOGRAPHER'S OWN STUDIO - DIGITAL4 ALTVAID, HARLOSH, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZF Photographic images created by renowned Skye-based photographer Russell Sherwood. Skyescape Gallery displays fine art photographic prints in a range of formats and sizes. Photography tuition and guided workshops are available by request. Private and commercial commissions also undertaken. Skyescape Gallery is located on the scenic DIRECTIONS Harlosh Peninsula signposted off the A863 five miles south of Dunvegan. OPEN: ALL YEAR. APRIL TO OCTOBER, 7 DAYS 9AM-6PM. WINTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY & WET WEEKENDS, 9AM-4PM. t: 01470 521400 / 07899 906898 e: [email protected] w: www.skyescapegallery.zenfolio.com 9 THE CROFT STUDIO ARTIST'S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY THE CROFT STUDIO, PORTREE ROAD, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GT Established in 1965, our working studio and gallery offers a wide range of original paintings by Pamela Budge and prints by Daisy NORTH Budge. Come and view oils and watercolours depicting Skye's scenery and wildlife. Flower studies, silk paintings, Celtic Initials and Mythology plus limited edition Giclee prints and cards from our own designs. Full picture framing service available all year. Find us on the A850 - main Portree road DIRECTIONS into Dunvegan, signed on the outskirts of the village. OPEN: OPEN ALL YEAR, MONDAY - SATURDAY. APRIL - OCTOBER 10AM - 5.30PM. NOVEMBER - MARCH 11AM - 4PM. SUNDAYS BY ARRANGEMENT. t: 01470 521383 e: [email protected] w: www.croft-studio.com 10 LYNNE'S ART SHED ARTISTS’ OWN GALLERY / SHOP ROSNEATH, 34 LOCHBAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD NORTH Lynne's Art Shed features art by Lynne Forrester. She specialises in Hebridean pastel landscapes and seascapes, swirling abstracts and intricate ink drawings - lots of which are on display here. You're welcome to come and see original artwork, limited edition prints and greeting cards. Third house on the right after entering DIRECTIONS Waternish on the B886. Look for the banners on the fence. OPEN: JUNE - SEPTEMBER: TUESDAY - FRIDAY 10AM-5PM. OTHER MONTHS - SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS. HAPPY TO OPEN ON EXTRA DAYS/TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. t: 07882 172752 e: [email protected] w: www.lynneforrester.com 11 CUCKOO TREE STUDIO CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 12 LOCHBAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD Denise Huddleston offers a warm welcome at her working studio, overlooking the sea. Share her passion for contemporary craft, designed and made on Skye. Be inspired by original art, printmaking, textiles, cards and gifts. Discover unique, affordable jewellery NORTH made from sea glass, textiles and stone. Unleash your creativity with pre-booked tuition or a workshop. Enjoy ‘Art in Wild Places’ Take the B886 into Waternish. Find DIRECTIONS us on the left. We are the 2nd property past the thatched house. OPEN: OPEN ALL YEAR. I WORK IN THE STUDIO MOST DAYS. CALLERS ARE MOST WELCOME. PLEASE RING OR EMAIL BEFORE MAKING A SPECIAL JOURNEY. I’D HATE TO MISS YOU! t: 07796 157067 e: [email protected] w: www.cuckootree.com 12 DANDELION DESIGNS & IMAGES GALLERY GALLERY / SHOP STEIN, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GA Cathy, Pat and Liz Myhill invite you to visit their gallery by the shore at Stein, Waternish. NORTH A wonderful collection of their own original mixed media artwork including paintings, a wide range of traditional printmaking in limited editions, photographs, cards, candles and jewellery. Other local, invited artists and craftmakers are also featured adding further variety to the display. A visual treat to inspire and enjoy. On the waterfront at Stein Village, DIRECTIONS Waternish. OPEN: EASTER TO OCTOBER - OPEN EVERY DAY 11AM - 5PM. WINTER - 1PM - 4PM MOST DAYS, PLEASE PHONE OR CHECK WEBSITE. t: 01470 592218 e: [email protected] w: www.dandelion-designs.co.uk 13 LIZ MYHILL PRINTMAKER SHOWING WORK NORTH A SELECTION OF WORK CAN BE SEEN AT DANDELION DESIGNS AND IMAGES GALLERY (12) I work across a range of media including watercolour, mixed media and traditional printmaking techniques producing original artwork and short editions of hand-pulled prints. Much of my inspiration lies with the natural world, dramatic Hebridean landscape and Island way of life. Commissions welcome. e: [email protected] w: www.lizmyhill.co.uk NORTH 14 MARION BODDY-EVANS PAINTER SHOWING WORK A SELECTION OF WORK CAN BE SEEN AT DANDELION DESIGNS AND IMAGES GALLERY (12). FULL RANGE AT SKYEWORKS GALLERY IN PORTREE. A landscape painter living on Skye, Marion is best known for her rainy-day sheep paintings and atmospheric seascapes, wearable art jewellery and quirky wirework sheep. Art workshops. Commissions welcome. e: [email protected] w: www.marion.scot 15 LAURENCE BRODERICK Sculpture SCULPTOR SHOWING WORK A SELECTION OF WORK CAN BE SEEN AT NORTH DANDELION DESIGNS AND IMAGES GALLERY (12) AND THE BRIGHTWATER VISITOR CENTRE, KYLEAKIN Best known for The Bull, his famous sculpture in Birmingham. Laurence is a leading British wildlife sculptor. t: 01767 650444 w: www.laurencebroderick.co.uk NORTH 16 SKYESKYNS WORKSHOP / SHOWROOM 17 LOCH BAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD Visit Scotland’s only traditional exhibition tannery.