CREATIVE TRAIL | INDEXED MAP WEBSITE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL www.art-skye.co.uk Welcome to our Creative Trail... …where you will discover studios, workshops and galleries as intriguingly diverse as the landscape they inhabit, run by a wide variety of artists and craftspeople and all showing art and craftworks inspired by the natural scenic beauty of the Isle of Skye.
Whether you choose to follow the Creative Trail using our map, visit individual artists and craftspeople engaged in the same discipline using our comprehensive index with satnav information, or scan in our QR code, you will discover a wonderfully inspirational landscape along the way. Share in the scenery and light patterning that has encouraged so many visual artists to make this Island their home. Amongst some of Europe’s most dramatic mountain and coastal landscapes and challenging weather systems, which provide the perfect backdrop to your Creative Trail adventure, you can visit artists and craftmakers in their own studios and workshops, and discuss their works and their ideas.
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Raasay 24 23 22 Carbost 21 Kyle of 20 Sligachan Lochalsh 28 29 Kyleakin 30 Broadford 42 Ratagan
Ord Isle Ornsay Elgol 31 36 32 Tarskavaig 33 34 35 Armadale 39 37 38 Aird 40 of Sleat 41 Your numbered guide to our members’ studios and galleries takes in both North (left page) and South (right page) areas of Skye. For shorter trips simply visit small area sections or use our index at the back of the booklet to find Trail members of the same discipline. Whether your journey is long or short enjoy your time around our Creative Trail...
1. Kelpie Crafts & Art Gallery 22. On The Croft 2. Skye Weavers 23. Loch Harport Gallery 3. Diana Mackie 24. The Raasay Gallery 4. Raven Press Gallery 25. Duncan House 5. John Bathgate/Dun Studio 26. Love from Skye 6. Russell Sherwood/Skyescape Gallery 27. The Handspinner Having Fun 7. The Croft Studio 28. Sandbank Studio 8. CuckooTree Art Studio 29. John Parsons 9. Dandelion Designs & Images Gallery 30. Skyeline Ceramics 10. Liz Myhill 31. Gallery An Talla Dearg 11. Laurence Broderick Sculpture 32. Pam Carter Paintings 12. Skyeskyns 33. Derek Robertson Paintings 13. Edinbane Pottery 34. Lenz Ceramics 14. Ian & Gill Williams 35. Fiona Byrne- Sutton Scuplture & Ceramics 15. Uig Pottery 36. The Blue Studio 16. Trotternish Artist Studio & Gallery 37. Nigel Grounds Gallery 17. Westcoast Weavers 38. Julia Christie Studio & Gallery 18. Shilasdair Yarns & Isle of Skye Natural Dye Company 39. Patricia Shone Ceramics 19. Ronald MacDonald Photography 40. Aird Old Church Gallery 20. Lou Lou Designs 41. Heather McDermott Jewellery 21. Cath Waters Scottish Landscapes 42. Helen L Robertson 16
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Raasay 24 23 22 Carbost 21 Kyle of 20 27 Lochalsh 28 29 26 Kyleakin 30 Broadford 42 25 Ratagan
Ord Isle Ornsay Elgol 31 36 32 Tarskavaig 33 34 35 Armadale 39 37 38 Aird 40 of Sleat 41 ART SKYE TRAIL
1 KELPIE CRAFTS & Art Gallery CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 1 WATERSTEIN, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WT Kelpie Crafts can be found on the road to DIRECTIONS An impressive collection of over 30 handmade Neist Point lighthouse behind Kelpie Cottage in the Waterstein township. crafts & artwork using different natural materials all produced by Linda in her working studio and croft. From sheering to needle felting, call in and OPEN: MARCH TILL NOVEMBER INCLUSIVE. see local scenes & animals being felted onto 10.30AM - 6PM, DEC, JAN AND FEB; tweed using her own dyed sheeps wool. She OPEN MOST DAYS, 10.30AM - 4PM loves sheep. Beautiful souvenirs of Neist Point CLOSED OVER XMAS & NEW YEAR. painted onto driftwood, coasters, keyrings, t: 01470 511384 and slate magnets, everyone welcome. e: [email protected] ART SKYE TRAIL APRIL - OCTOBER, TUESDAY - SATURDAY Take the B884 to Glendale. First turning on left as you come over the hill. Clearly signed from the road. 01470 511201 www.skyeweavers.co.uk [email protected]
SKYE WEAVERS DIRECTIONS 18 FASACH, GLENDALE, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8WP 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! e: w: OPEN: 10AM - 10AM 6PM. NOVEMBER - MARCH, HAPPY TO BE OPEN BY ARRANGEMENT. t:
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 3 Artist’s oil paintings and print collection. print and paintings oil Artist’s The to dedicated Gallery and Studio Working shoreline. and seascape landscape, on effects the showing changes, climatic of capture visual the in specialises Mackie Diana ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZX IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, NR PARK, BORRERAIG 10 DIANA MACKIE w: e: t: OPEN: DIRECTIONS
01470 511795 01470 [email protected] www.diana-mackie.co.uk your right. your on miles 2 signed - Park Borreraig to right first then Chimneys, Three The past Dunvegan, from B884 the Take ALL YEAR, PLEASE TELEPHONE AHEAD. TELEPHONE PLEASE YEAR, ALL
ART SKYE TRAIL EASTER TO OCTOBER, TUESDAY TO Take the B884 to Glendale from Dunvegan. We are 4 miles along the road just before The Three Chimneys. 01470 511748 www.ravenpressgallery.co.uk [email protected] DIRECTIONS RAVEN PRESS GALLERY 17 SKINIDIN, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZS e: w: t: See Kathleen Lindsley printing her wood engravings using an Albion hand press. Her original prints of wildlife and landscape are available in small editions on fine papers. Laura West luxury traditional and contemporary books and stationery available. Photographs by Nick Carter, resist dyed silks by Isabella Whitworth, Langford Press wildlife books. OPEN: SATURDAY 10AM - 5.30PM. OUT OF SEASON BY APPOINTMENT TEL: 01470 511367
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ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 5 w: e: t: OPEN: available. now are covers iPad and journal book, including pieces, textile decorative unique Annie’s calendars. and cards prints, as well as sale, for work original Mostly interpretation. personal does as work, my in part large a play Textures traditional. to abstract acrylic/collage, acrylic, Oils, point. starting a as landscape Scottish the on based are Paintings Dun Studio JOHN BATHGATE SKYE IV55 8ZD IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, ROSKHILL, 3 DIRECTIONS
01470 521883 01470 [email protected] www.dunstudio.com ALL YEAR, 10AM - 6PM DAILY. 6PM - 10AM YEAR, ALL opposite the Harlosh turnoff. Harlosh the opposite is Studio Dun A863. the on Dunvegan of south miles 2.5 ART SKYE TRAIL Skyescape Gallery is located on the scenic Harlosh Peninsula signposted off the A863 five miles south of Dunvegan. ALL YEAR. APRIL TO OCTOBER,
www.skyescapegallery.zenfolio.com 01470 521400 / 07899 906898 [email protected] kyescape Gallery DIRECTIONS 4 ALTVAID, HARLOSH, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZF RUSSELL SHERWOOD RUSSELL SHERWOOD S t: e: w: Photographic images created by renowned Skye-based photographer Russell Sherwood. Skyscape Gallery displays fine art photographic prints in a range of formats and sizes. Photography tuition and guided workshops are available by request. Commissions also undertaken. OPEN: 7 DAYS 10AM - 6PM. WINTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY & WET WEEKENDS, 11AM - 4PM.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 7 w: e: t: ARRANGEMENT. BY SUNDAYS 4PM. - 11AM MARCH - NOVEMBER 5.30PM. - 10AM OCTOBER - APRIL OPEN: year. all available service framing picture Full designs. own our from cards and prints Giclee edition limited plus Mythology and Initials Celtic paintings, silk studies, Flower wildlife. and scenery Skye’s depicting watercolours and oils view and Come Budge. Daisy by prints and Budge Pamela by paintings original of range wide a offers gallery and studio working our 1965, in Established ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GT IV55 SKYE OF ISLE DUNVEGAN, ROAD, PORTREE STUDIO, CROFT THE THE CROFTSTUDIO DIRECTIONS [email protected] www.croft-studio.com 01470 521383 01470 the village. the of outskirts the on signed Dunvegan, into road Portree main - A850 the on us Find OPEN ALL YEAR, MONDAY - SATURDAY. - MONDAY YEAR, ALL OPEN ART SKYE TRAIL I WORK IN THE STUDIO MOST DAYS ALL Follow Waternish and find us on the left in about 3 miles. It’s the 2nd property past the thatched house. Please park in the area clearly marked by white stones. www.cuckootree.com [email protected] 07796 157067 DIRECTIONS CUCKOO TREE ART STUDIO CUCKOO TREE 12 LOCHBAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD t: e: w: Cuckoo Tree Art Studio and Gallery is set in a leafy garden. overlooking the sea. Denise Huddleston is an artist, printmaker and designer, passionate for wildlife and wild places. You’ll find unique and affordable art, jewellery, prints, textiles and cards, all designed and made here. *Enjoy a half-day of pre-booked tuition or be inspired by a shorter demonstration. OPEN: YEAR 11AM - 5PM. CALLERS ALWAYS WELCOME. PLEASE RING OR EMAIL TO CHECK BEFORE MAKING A SPECIAL TRIP.
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ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S 9 w: e: t: too. you inspire us let all, us inspires Skye photographers. and craftmakers artists, local other by work of range superb a plus sculptures otter bronze Broderick’s Laurence Myhill. Pat by images abstract Light Liquid Vibrant Myhill. Liz by paintings evocative and collagraphs bold prints, lino edition limited Striking Myhill. Cathy by reproductions edition open and paintings media mixed imaginative featuring gallery led artist our to Welcome DEC, JAN - WEEKENDS ONLY 1PM - 4PM. - 1PM ONLY WEEKENDS - JAN DEC, 4PM - 1PM MARCH FEB, NOV, OCT, OPEN: STEIN, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GA IV55 SKYE OF ISLE WATERNISH, STEIN, & IMAGESGALLERY DANDELION DESIGNS DIRECTIONS [email protected] www.dandelion-designs.co.uk 01470 592218 01470 next door. next just are we as Inn Stein for signs follow Stein, to road Waternish B886 the Take APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 11AM - 5PM - 11AM SEPTEMBER TO APRIL ART SKYE TRAIL
www.lizmyhill.com [email protected] LIZ MYHILL A SELECTION OF WORK CAN BE SEEN AT DANDELION DESIGNS AND IMAGES GALLERY (9) 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: w:
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11 WORK SHOWING SCULPTOR LAURENCE BRODERICKSculpture KYLEAKIN CENTRE, VISITOR BRIGHTWATER THE AND (9) GALLERY IMAGES AND DESIGNS DANDELION AT SEEN BE CAN WORK OF SELECTION A a leading British wildlife sculptor. wildlife British leading a is Laurence Birmingham. in sculpture famous his Bull, The for known Best w: t:
01767 650444 01767 www.laurencebroderick.co.uk ART SKYE TRAIL ALL YEAR 9AM - 6PM. Follow the B886 to the Stein ‘T’ junction and turn right. Signed on the right at the first bend. www.skyeskyns.co.uk [email protected] 01470 592237
DIRECTIONS SKYESKYNS 17 LOCH BAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD e: OPEN: w: Visit Scotland’s only traditional exhibition tannery. Discover the ancient story of leather in our free guided workshop tour. See a wide range of hand crafted natural sheepskin and sheepskin products, along with cashmere, woollen and leather goods in our showroom. Relax in our yurt tearoom overlooking Loch Bay and the outer Isles. t: WORKSHOP / SHOWROOM / SHOP 12 13 EDINBANE POTTERY CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S EDINBANE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9PW All our work is inspired by the land, sea and wildlife of Skye. The Gallery has a wide selection of pottery, along with paintings and ART SKYE TRAIL cards. We are specialists in both wood-fired and salt-glazed handmade pottery which is both functional and decorative.
Edinbane is looped off the A850 DIRECTIONS at the head of Loch Greshornish, Portree 14 miles, Dunvegan 8, Skye Bridge 48.
OPEN: ALL YEAR. EASTER TO OCTOBER, 7 DAYS, 9AM - 6PM. NOVEMBER TO EASTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9AM - 6PM. t: 01470 582234 e: [email protected] w: www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk ART SKYE TRAIL ALL YEAR, TUESDAY TO FRIDAY FROM Turn off the A850 Portree to Dunvegan road at the north entrance to the Skeabost Hotel, we are the first bungalow after the cattle grid. [email protected] 01470 532401 DIRECTIONS IAN & GILL WILLIAMS LAN-MARA, SKEABOST BRIDGE, PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9NP OPEN: 11AM TO 4 PM, OR BY APPOINTMENT. t: e: Inspirational photography of landscapes, aurora and underwater by Gill. Contemporary, unusual ceramic sculpture and oil, ink and watercolour sketches and paintings by Ian. ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 14
ART SKYE TRAIL CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY / STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S 15 made to order. Online shop. Worldwide shipping. Worldwide shop. Online order. to made quaichs Wedding quaichs. including range knotwork Celtic pottery. fun and Functional seascapes. and land surrounding the by inspired styles decorative attractive bright, with stoneware and porcelain Handmade THE PIER, UIG, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9XX IV51 SKYE OF ISLE UIG, PIER, THE MONDAY TO SATURDAY, 9AM - 5PM. - 9AM SATURDAY, TO MONDAY WINTER, 4PM. - 11AM SUNDAY, & 6PM - 9AM OPEN: w: e: t: UIG POTTERY DIRECTIONS
01470 542421 01470 [email protected] www.uigpottery.co.uk serving the ferry terminal. ferry the serving (T) A87 the of end the at Showroom SUMMER, MONDAY TO SATURDAY, TO MONDAY SUMMER, ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN DAILY ALL YEAR (INCLUDING SUNDAYS). From Portree take the A855. The gallery is at Kilmaluag, 6 miles north of Staffin, 9 miles north of Uig. 01470 552302 - Bill & Susie Lawrence DIRECTIONS KILMALUAG, NR DUNTULM CASTLE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9UQ OPEN: Visit North Skye’s working gallery, one of the few galleries specialising in drawings. A full-time artist, Bill established his initial studio in the Lake District in 1977. He enjoys working in sepia ink / colour pencil, using a variety of makes and finishes of paper. Where possible, initial sketches are done out on site and completed back in the studio, where visitors can see work in progress. t: TROTTERNISH ARTIST TROTTERNISH ARTIST STUDIO AND GALLERY ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 16
ART SKYE TRAIL CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 17 WESTCOAST WEAVERS t: HOURS. OPENING OPEN: soon! you seeing to forward look We shop. small our in accessories and wall-hangings bags, throws, scarves, blankets, discover and studio our in process weaving the see and Come home. your and you for pieces quality heirloom create to fibres, natural using looms traditional on weave we Skye, of colours muted soft the and landscape rugged the by Inspired w: e: ELLISHADDER, NEAR ELLISHADDER, DIRECTIONS
[email protected] www.westcoastweavers.co.uk 01470 56273401470 Ellishadder single track road. track single Ellishadder the along 1/3mile for continue and museum dinosaur the at left Turn miles. 17 for (A855) Portree from north Travel PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR FOR WEBSITE OUR SEE PLEASE
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ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9JH CULNACNOC,
PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS. 16 miles north of Portree and 4 miles south of Staffin on the A855 in the township of Culnacnoc, beside the Glenview B&B. 01470 562248 www.shilasdair-yarns.com [email protected] [email protected]
DIRECTIONS GLENVIEW, e: w: OPEN: Continuing Shilasdair’s tradition of dyeing yarns with natural dyes. The Isle of Skye Natural Dye company has a new home in Culnacnoc near Staffin beside Glenview B & B and yoga studio. Using Skye’s landscape for inspiration and the lands natural dyes as pigments we produce beautiful ranges of luxury British knitting yarns as well as unique hand dyed gifts. t: DYE COMPANY SHILASDAIR YARNS ISLE OF SKYE NATURAL CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 18
ART SKYE TRAIL PHOTOGRAPHER’S OWN GALLERY OWN PHOTOGRAPHER’S 19 PHOTOGRAPHY RONALD MACDONALD w: e: t: sale. on gifts handcrafted & Cards years. 30 over for base photography his Portree, in Ronald by framed and printed All sizes. of range wide a in acrylic, and aluminium canvas, paper, photorag 100% on prints art Fine OBE. MacDonald Ronald by captured beyond and Skye of landscapes magnificent the enjoy to Portree in Gallery Photographic t-Eilean An Visit AND FEBRUARY. AND JANUARY CLOSED REQUEST. ON TIMES OTHER OPEN: PORTREE, ISLE OF SKYE IV51 9EP IV51 SKYE OF ISLE PORTREE, ROAD, PARK GALLERY, PHOTOGRAPHIC T-EILEAN AN DIRECTIONS
[email protected] 07539 886659 07539 www.ronaldmacdonaldphotography.co.uk Scotland. of Bank the behind Portree of centre the in Square Somerled off just Located MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10AM-5PM. FRIDAY TO MONDAY ART SKYE TRAIL SUMMER OPENING: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 12PM TO I am based in Carbostbeag. The last house in the village before you go down to talisker Bay. Go past the distillery up the hill up past the oyster shed and it’s the last house at the top of the hill. www.facebook.com/louloudesignsonskye www.facebook.com/louloudesignsonskye 77851 87142 [email protected]
DIRECTIONS HAWKHILL, CARBOSTBEAG, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SE I do outside events in the summer please check if I am here first (usually Facebook) before coming. e: w: OPEN: 4PM CLOSED WEEKENDS. HAPPY TO OPEN OUTWITH THESE TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. WINTER OPENING: CLOSED, HOWEVER HAPPY TO OPEN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. t: Lou Lou designs on Skye is a handbag maker. She works from her studio making and designing one of a kind Harris Tweed Handbags. This year Louise is using original Celtic drawings from Marjory Tait an artist from Drumnadrochit exclusive to her as embroidery designs on her bags, she also makes different ranges of bags. Please feel free to pop up to her studio shop at home. LOU LOU DESIGNS
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21 ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO OWN ARTIST’S SCOTTISH LANDSCAPES CATH WATERS t: DAYS. FAMILY FOR CLOSED OCCASIONALLY OPEN: Isles. Western the and Highlands the Skye, of atmosphere unique the evoking gifts and jewellery homeware, tableware, prints, of range wide a as available is artwork collage digital Cath’s Cuillins,. the and Harport Loch of backdrop a with distillery Talisker from road the down just Carbost, near studio her at artist landscape Scottish winning award Waters, Cath Visit w: e: ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SH IV47 SKYE OF ISLE CARBOST, CARBOSTBEG, MHOR, ALLT DIRECTIONS
[email protected] www.cathwaters.scot 07376 026216 07376 studio is sign-posted on your left. your on sign-posted is studio the and mile 1 about for Continue right. the to around bends it as road the follow then Brae) (Talisker hill the up Drive Distillery. Talkisker past miles 1.2 is studio The MON - SAT ALL YEAR ROUND. 10AM TO 4PM TO 10AM ROUND. YEAR ALL SAT - MON ART SKYE TRAIL ALL YEAR, BUT PLEASE EMAIL IF YOU ARE Only 2 miles further on from Talisker Distillery on the B8009 to Portnalong. Ample parking. [email protected] DIRECTIONS 7 FERNILEA, CARBOST, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SJ OPEN: MAKING A SPECIAL JOURNEY. e: Situated on the beautiful shores of Loch Harport, we showcase the surprising versatility of natural wool using fibres from our own Jacob sheep wherever possible. Landscape fibre art, spinning, weaving and hand-dyed skeins together with our exclusive Harris Tweed ponchos are all created in situ. Throws, hats, scarves and sheepskins, together with a diverse range of crafted items from resident artisans. ON THE CROFT CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 22 ART SKYE TRAIL
23 ARTIST’S OWN GALLERY OWN ARTIST’S t: WEEKENDS. AT TELEPHONE PLEASE 5PM. - 10AM OPEN: Thomas. Dave son her by charcoals and Oils Thomas. Jean by fauna and flora Skye’s and Cuillin the of etchings and oils Watercolours, w: e: 7 PORTNALONG, ISLE OF SKYE IV47 8SL IV47 SKYE OF ISLE PORTNALONG, 7 LOCH HARPORTGALLERY DIRECTIONS
[email protected] www.lochharportgallery.com 01478 640463 01478 towards Portnalong. towards B8009 the off Signed APRIL TO END OF OCTOBER, OF END TO APRIL ART SKYE TRAIL OPEN ALL YEAR - EASTER The Raasay Gallery is within a 20 minute walk from the pier, and a 15 min walk from the Raasay Distillery. Simply take a right at every road junction and first left after the fire station. www.raasaygallery.co.uk [email protected] 01478 660241 DIRECTIONS THE RAASAY GALLERY THE RAASAY FERRYVIEW, WEST SUISNISH, ISLE OF RAASAY IV40 8NX OPEN: TO OCTOBER MON-FRI 11AM-5PM. NOVEMBER TO MARCH, MON-FRI, 12PM-4PM, OR BY APPOINTMENT. We have to leave the island occasionally so if you come over to Raasay specifically for the Gallery best to phone beforehand. Gordon J Cheape is a professional member of the Scottish Society of Artists. In our gallery we show Gordon’s oil paintings: portraits, landscapes and abstracts. You are welcome to browse in our gallery, where we also show artworks and crafts of other local artists, as well as prints, postcards and greeting cards. t: e: w:
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ART SKYE TRAIL JEWELLER’S OWN STUDIO OWN JEWELLER’S 25 work is done. is work all where workshops two and sale for work with gallery large a is site On disappeared. but all has that materials with sympathy and detail to attention an with Creations jr. Duncan Gareth and Garth by site on made hand All Art. of Objects and Jewellery Fine w: e: t: THE STEADING, STRATHAIRD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AX IV49 SKYE OF ISLE STRATHAIRD, STEADING, THE TO EMAIL US IF PLANING TO VISIT IN WINTER. IN VISIT TO PLANING IF US EMAIL TO IDEA GOOD A IS IT TIME. TO TIME FROM AWAY ARE WE WINTER, IN WORKING HERE ARE WE WHILE 17PM - 10AM OPEN: GOLDSMITHS LTD DUNCAN HOUSE DIRECTIONS 01471 866366 01471 [email protected] www.duncan-house.com sign on the bottom of the drive points the way. the points drive the of bottom the on sign The right, the on road the down miles 11 are We Hotel. Broadford the at Elgol, to way the Follow MARCH THROUGH OCTOBER EVERY DAY EVERY OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH ART SKYE TRAIL WE ARE OPEN 6 DAYS PER WEEK, Find us on the main road through Broadford, in the same building as Remax Estate Agents, opposite the Dunollie Hotel. Carpark behind building.
www.lovefromskye.co.uk 01471 822600 [email protected] DIRECTIONS BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE OPEN: YEAR ROUND. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR OPENING HOURS & OCCASIONAL SUNDAYS. t: Love from Skye is a family jewellers working in all precious metals, creating contemporary, Celtic and Skye inspired pieces, bespoke jewellery and offering a repair service. We can be seen creating our handcrafted jewellery through our workshop viewing window. We offer a range of jewellery by other local and Scottish makers and a selection of cards and gifts. Everything in our contemporary styled shop is made in Scotland. ‘The Wee Gallery’ within our shop showcases original local artwork. e: w: LOVE FROM SKYE JEWELLER’S OWN STUDIO 26 ART SKYE TRAIL
27 CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S HAVING FUN THE HANDSPINNER w: e: t: CLOSED. EASTER TO DECEMBER 3PM. TO 10AM THURSDAY TO MONDAY - NOVEMBER 5PM TO 9.30AM SATURDAY TO MONDAY OPEN: projects. woolly own your make to kits interesting and courses practical our by inspired Be items. woven and felted our including made hand are items All babies. and adults for knitwear beautiful of range wide a and wools dyed hand wools, spun hand - woolly things all producing workshop creative and colourful A ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE IV49 SKYE OF ISLE BROADFORD, RD, PIER OLD THE DIRECTIONS [email protected] 01471 822876 01471 www.handspinnerhavingfun.com
Centre. Shop is on the left. the on is Shop Centre. Community Broadford opposite Road Pier Old down right turn Bridge Skye the from Broadford Approaching EASTER TO END OCTOBER - OCTOBER END TO EASTER ART SKYE TRAIL 12AM - 6PM. MONTHS
MONDAY - SATURDAY 11AM - 6PM The Old Pier is signed off the main A87 (T) in Broadford. Park by the pier and walk over the rise by the old ruin, the Studio is the cabin beside ‘Exhibition’ Cottage. www.duncancurrie.net [email protected] 01471 822064 DIRECTIONS OLD PIER RD, BROADFORD, ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AE e: w: OPEN: t: Fine quality paintings of Skye and the North West coast. Focussing on geological structure and the play of light, Duncan Currie paints in watercolour and mixed media. Fishing boats are also a recurring theme, adding greater colour to the range of his work. Cards and prints available. WINTER SANDBANK STUDIO ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 28
ART SKYE TRAIL CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO OWN CRAFTMAKER’S 29 each box is a unique piece to treasure. to piece unique a is box each tactile, Wonderfully woods. sustainable from made are and pieces, ornamented more to designs simple and pure from range They boxes. wooden turned quality high small, making in specialises John bay, Broadford of shore the on workshop his In ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AQ IV49 SKYE OF ISLE BROADFORD, HARRAPOOL, COTTAGE, SEA JOHN PARSONS t: w: e: EMAIL OR PHONE AHEAD TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. AN MAKE TO AHEAD PHONE OR EMAIL WORKSHOP. THE IN MACHINERY OF OPERATION TO DUE OPEN: DIRECTIONS 01471 822927 01471 [email protected] www.john-parsons.co.uk MARCH - DECEMBER, STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, APPOINTMENT BY STRICTLY DECEMBER, - MARCH Practice. Veterinary School Old and Restaurant Claymore the between shore the towards track the down turn Harrapool, in A87 the on junction Heaste the Opposite ART SKYE TRAIL At the junction of the road to Heaste on the A87 in Broadford (opposite the Claymore restaurant). SUMMER: USUALLY OPEN TUESDAY TO www.skyelineceramics.com [email protected] 01471 822023
DIRECTIONS SKYELINE CERAMICS ‘GRIANACH’, HARRAPOOL, BROADFORD ISLE OF SKYE IV49 9AQ t: e: w: Working studio and very small gallery. Individual pieces, handmade in porcelain and stoneware clay - sheep with character; porcelain pictures; delicate bowls; bookends; pebble-people and more. OPEN: FRIDAY (10AM - 1PM & 2PM - 5PM) AND SATURDAY MORNINGS. WINTER: VARIED OPENING TIMES.
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31 ART GALLERY / SHOP / GALLERY ART Cindie Reiter and Steven Proudfoot Steven and Reiter Cindie Grant Aileen with Exhibition Mixed - 31Oct to Oct 15 Robertson Derek - Oct 14 to Sept 9 Carter Pam - Sept 7 to July 18 Murphy Susie - July 15 to July 3 Worthy Marianne & Evans Margaret - July 1 to June 19 Howie Paul - June 17 to June 5 15 Woodman Jim - May 13 to April 17 Mahon Gary - April 15 to April 3 t: TIMES. OPENING CONFIRMED FOR WEBSITE SEE 4PM. - AM 10 SUNDAY AND SATURDAY OPEN: you. with work their discuss to happy be will and gallery the in painting be will artists the of Some season. the throughout Exhibitions Art of programme rolling a hosts gallery The w: e: ISLE OF SKYE IV43 8QR IV43 SKYE OF ISLE SLEAT, ORNSAY, ISLE IARMAIN, EILEAN HOTEL GALLERY ANTALLADEARG DIRECTIONS - Helen L Robertson L Helen - June 3 to May [email protected] www.eileaniarmain.co.uk 01471 833439 01471 mins from the Armadale Ferry Terminal. Ferry Armadale the from mins 15 and Bridge Skye the from mins 20 only is and Iarmain Eilean at pier historic the by water the overlooks Gallery Dearg Talla An MONDAY TO FRIDAY 10 AM - 6PM, - AM 10 FRIDAY TO MONDAY
ART SKYE TRAIL An Talla Dearg Gallery overlooks the water by the historic stone pier at Eilean Iarmain and is only 20mins from the Skye Bridge and 15mins from Armadale Ferry Terminal. MONDAY TO FRIDAY 11AM TO 5PM, www.pamcarter.co.uk [email protected] 01471 833439
DIRECTIONS PAM CARTER PAINTINGS e: w: t: A FULL EXHIBITION OF COASTAL AND LANDSCAPE PAINTINGS CAN BE SEEN AT GALLERY AN TALLA DEARG (31) FROM 18TH JULY TO 7TH SEPTEMBER 2020 Join Pam in her 29th year painting and exhibiting on the island. Both original work and limited Edition prints will be displayed. OPEN: SATURDAY & SUNDAY 11AM TO 4PM. PAINTER SHOWING WORK 32 ART SKYE TRAIL
33 WORK SHOWING PAINTER PAINTINGS DEREK ROBERTSON w: e: t: OPEN: exhibition. the during easel his at work new painting and work his showing be will Derek artist, acclaimed critically winning, multi-award A October. 14th to September 11th from (31) Dearg Talla An Gallery at show on Islands and Highlands Scottish the by inspired paintings landscape and wildlife of exhibition An DIRECTIONS 01471 833 266 833 01471 [email protected] www.derekrobertson.com 15mins from Armadale Ferry Terminal. Ferry Armadale from 15mins and Bridge Skye the from 20mins only is and Iarmain Eilean at pier stone historic the by water the overlooks Gallery Dearg Talla An OPEN 10AM TO 6PM DAILY. 6PM TO 10AM OPEN
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APRIL - SEPTEMBER, TUESDAY - From Armadale: 5 miles towards Broadford, then turn left. From Broadford: 10 miles towards the Armadale Ferry Terminal, turn right at the signs by the old Free Church. www.lenz-ceramics.com [email protected] 07747 779827 DIRECTIONS OPEN: FRIDAY 10AM - 5.30PM. SATURDAY 10AM - 1PM. SATURDAY AFTERNOON - MONDAY, PLEASE PHONEDURING WINTER MONTHS PLEASE PHONE TO CHECKBEFORE VISITING. IF I AM IN. WESTMANS POTTERY, TEANGUE, SLEAT, IV44 8RE t: e: w: Lenz Ceramics offers handmade, delicate ceramics with an elegant yet cheerful decoration. The pots are mainly functional and thrown on a wheel, but you will also find sculptures and decorative pieces in the big studio and showroom. Come and see how a pot is made and enjoy the wonderful views from the workshop. LENZ CERAMICS
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35 CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S SCULPTURE &CERAMICS FIONA BYRNE-SUTTON w: e: t: DISAPPOINTMENT. AVOID TO AHEAD TEXT OR PHONE TO BEST BUT YEAR THE THROUGHOUT VISITORS RECEIVE TO HAPPY 2020. OPEN: control. and risk of balance a is clay of handling vigorous The processes. geological of expressive physical, are vessels, moulded press Her art. decorative and painting architecture, recombine and distil assemblages abstract free-standing Her ceramics. of medium the through works who artist an is Byrne-Sutton Fiona ISLE OF SKYE IV44 8RF IV44 SKYE OF ISLE SLEAT, FERINDONALD, 7 BUNAITE, DIRECTIONS 07904491649 [email protected] www.fionabyrnesutton.co.uk where you can park. can you where (Bunaite) right the on house 1st behind is studio, My BnB. vegetarian Bunaite, and Pottery signposted lay-by at sea towards down A851 off turn Ferrindonald, In 11AM - 4PM. NEW STUDIO OPENING EASTER OPENING STUDIO NEW 4PM. - 11AM
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MARCH - END OF OCTOBER. OF END - MARCH ART SKYE TRAIL From the A851 junction, through Ardvasar, up the hill just past the cafe and phone box on left, turn left by the studio/gallery sign. EASTER - OCTOBER, MONDAY - SATURDAY www.juliachristie.co.uk [email protected] 01471 844286 / 07971 046629 DIRECTIONS ‘KNOYDART’, 2 CALGARY, ARDVASAR, ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RU e: w: t: Working studio and gallery with spectacular sea views across the Sound of Sleat, showing a wide range of paintings, exquisite illustrations, prints and cards. Oil, mixed media, watercolour and pastel landscapes, seascapes and treescapes, capturing the dramatic beauty of this magical Island. Commissions welcome. OPEN: 11AM - 5PM, OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT. CALLERS WELCOME BUT BEST TO PHONE FIRST. JULIA CHRISTIE JULIA CHRISTIE Studio & Gallery
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39 CERAMICIST’S OWN STUDIO OWN CERAMICIST’S PATRICIA SHONECERAMICS w: e: t: AM! I WHERE KNOW YOU LET CAN I SO ADVANCE IN ME CONTACT PLEASE STUDIO. NEW A INTO MOVING OF YEAR THIS PROCESS OPEN: ware. domestic some sculptural, Mostly land. the of erosion and formation the by Inspired fired. raku and fired wood vessels, ceramic textured highly built, Hand ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RU IV45 SKYE OF ISLE ARDVASAR, CALGARRY, 17 STUDIO, MOR FEARNA DIRECTIONS 01471 84432101471 [email protected] www.patriciashone.co.uk left, follow the arrows up the hill. the up arrows the follow left, the on sign blue small the at right turn Ardvasar beyond Just junction. A851 the from Ardvasar through road the Follow MOST DAYS 11AM-3PM. I AM IN THE IN AM I 11AM-3PM. DAYS MOST ART SKYE TRAIL (C4 Watercolour Challenge), EASTER TO END SEPTEMBER, At the end of the single track road before the walk to the Point of Sleat, 4 ½ miles from Armadale and Ardvasar. 01471 844291/362 www.airdoldchurchgallery.co.uk [email protected] DIRECTIONS AIRD OLD CHURCH AIRD OLD CHURCH GALLERY AIRD OF SLEAT, SLEAT, ISLE OF SKYE IV45 8RN e: w: OPEN: MONDAY - SATURDAY 10AM - 5PM. AT ALL OTHER TIMES PLEASE PHONE AHEAD TO MAKE SURE WE’RE NOT WALKING THE DOG! Come and discover our beautiful gallery right at the end of the Aird road, displaying original watercolours and limited edition prints of Skye and beyond by Peter McDermott alongside contemporary jewellery by Heather McDermott. Greetings cards, railway style graphic prints, mugs and gifts are also available. t: ART GALLERY / SHOP 40 ART SKYE TRAIL
41 GALLERY EXHIBITION JEWELLER’S AIRD OLD CHURCH GALLERY (40) GALLERY CHURCH OLD AIRD AT PURCHASED BE CAN JEWELLERY HEATHER’S OF RANGE EXTENSIVE AN w: e: t: OPEN: Skye. of beaches the on found jetsam and flotsam and nets fishing illustrate to colour vivid and shape of repetition uses She silver. and steel stainless in designs unique into translates she which landscape and weather changing ever the by influenced been always has Heather Skye, on up grown Having JEWELLERY HEATHER MCDERMOTT DIRECTIONS 07515 432039 07515 [email protected] www.heathermcdermott.co.uk from Armadale and Ardvasar. and Armadale from miles ½ 4 Sleat, of Point the to walk the before road track single the of end the At SEE ENTRY 40 FOR OPENING TIMES. OPENING FOR 40 ENTRY SEE ART SKYE TRAIL 9 miles East from Eilean Donan Castle. Turn off the A87 onto road for Glenelg Ferry, but follow signs for Ratagan which is one mile from that turn off. OPEN 10AM TILL 6PM. 7 DAYS A WEEK. 01599 511377 www.helenlrobertson.com [email protected] DIRECTIONS HELEN L ROBERTSON 2 MACINNES PLACE, RATAGAN, GLENSHIEL, BY KYLE OF LOCHALSH IV40 8HX e: w: t: I have worked as an artist in Ratagan for over 30 years. I paint the Highlands and Islands in Pastel or Mixed Media.These rugged landscapes and seascapes, continually enhanced by the seasons and weather, offer me a wealth of creative possibilities. Admirers of my work often comment on how the paintings make them feel transported to that place. OPEN: ALL YEAR ROUND. BUT DO RING OR EMAIL TO CHECK I AM THERE. I WILL BE EXHIBITING : THE STEADING GALLERY, BALMACARA SQUARE IV40 8DJ 10TH - 16TH APRIL. GALLERY AN TALLA DEARG, ISLE ORNSAY, SKYE IV43 8QR 15TH MAY - 3RD JUNE. ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 42 ART SKYE TRAIL ENTRY: Weavers Skye TEXTILES T ENTRY: Weavers Westcoast ENTRY: Yarns Shilasdair ENTRY: Designs Lou Lou ENTRY: Croft the On ENTRY: Fun Having Handspinner The ENTRY: Mackie Diana DRAWING & PAINTING ENTRY: Bathgate John Pamela Budge Pamela ENTRY: Denise Huddleston Denise ENTRY: ENTRY: Designs Dandelion ENTRY: Pottery Edinbane ENTRY: Myhill Liz ENTRY: Williams Gill & Ian rail index rail
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Trail Traits CERAMICS & SCULPTURE Following our Creative Trail, whether travelling busy main roads Laurence Broderick or remote single tracks, will reveal not only differing locations ENTRY: 11 SATNAV: IV55 8GA but a real diversity of artist and craftmaker. Ranging from small independent arts and crafts people working from home studios Edinbane Pottery ENTRY: 13 SATNAV: IV51 9PW and workshops, to larger more commercial premises, they do have one thing in common, they offer you a very warm Ian & Gill Williams welcome. Remember that going to see the work of artists in ENTRY: 14 SATNAV: IV51 9NP their own studios requires more planning than visiting the Uig Pottery larger visitor attractions, small studios often keep irregular ENTRY: 15 SATNAV: IV51 9XX hours, whereas larger staffed galleries and shops offering full visitor facilities will be open for business all day. Lesley Jones (Skyeline Ceramics) ENTRY: 30 SATNAV: IV49 9AQ If you are looking forward to meeting an artist or craftsperson Lenz Ceramics to discuss their work, then a call ahead for a specific ENTRY: 34 SATNAV: IV44 8RE appointment is always a good idea! Fiona Byrne-Sutton ENTRY: 35 SATNAV: IV44 8RF Credits Patricia Shone ENTRY: 39 SATNAV: IV45 8RU The Art Skye complimentary Trail Guide, Trail Map leaflet, website and video channel are produced for the Skye visitor by Skye & Lochalsh Arts and Crafts Association: PRINTMAKING Stuart Whatley (finance) see entry13 Kathleen Lindsley (Raven Press Gallery) Peter McDermott (administration, graphic design, digital pre-press & IT) ENTRY: 4 SATNAV: IV55 8ZS see entry 40 Denise Huddleston (Cuckootree Art Studio) Printed in Scotland by Thomson Colour Printers, Glasgow ENTRY: 8 SATNAV: IV55 8GD Distribution Manager Russell Sherwood see entry 6 Dandelion Designs ENTRY: 9 SATNAV: IV55 8GA THE ART-SKYE GUIDE, EDITION 15, 2020 and separate Trail Map leaflet are produced annually by the independent Skye and Lochalsh Arts and Crafts Association. They are funded entirely by participating Trail members, receiving no financial Liz Myhill assistance from any public or funding body and no sponsorship from any ENTRY: 10 SATNAV: IV55 8GA self-interested third party. CREATIVE TRAIL | INDEXED MAP WEBSITE | YOUTUBE CHANNEL www.art-skye.co.uk