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. Take home an original! 16 Stan 15 Uig 17 12 18 11 10 9 3 Stein 8 13 4 14 7 Edinbane Glendale Dunvegan 5 1 2 19 6 PORTREE 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 Stan 15 Uig 17 12 18 11 10 9 3 Stein 8 13 4 14 7 Edinbane Glendale Dunvegan 5 1 2 6 PORTREE 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 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 2 SKYE WEAVERS CRAFTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO 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! Take the B884 to Glendale. First turning DIRECTIONS on left as 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 3 DIANA MACKIE ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 10 BORRERAIG PARK, NR DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZX ART SKYE TRAIL 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 4 RAVEN PRESS GALLERY PRINTMAKER’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 17 SKINIDIN, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZS ART SKYE TRAIL 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. Take the B884 to Glendale from DIRECTIONS Dunvegan. We are 4 miles along the road just before The Three Chimneys. OPEN: EASTER TO OCTOBER, TUESDAY TO SATURDAY 10AM - 5.30PM. OUT OF SEASON BY APPOINTMENT TEL: 01470 511367 t: 01470 511748 e: [email protected] w: www.ravenpressgallery.co.uk 5 JOHN BATHGATE Dun Studio ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO 3 ROSKHILL, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZD Paintings are based on the Scottish landscape as a starting point. Oils, acrylic, acrylic/collage, abstract to traditional. Textures play a large part in my work, as does personal interpretation. ART SKYE TRAIL Mostly original work for sale, as well as prints, cards and calendars. Annie’s unique decorative textile pieces, including book, journal and iPad covers are now available. 2.5 miles south of Dunvegan DIRECTIONS on the A863. Dun Studio is opposite the Harlosh turnoff. OPEN: ALL YEAR, 10AM - 6PM DAILY. t: 01470 521883 e: [email protected] w: www.dunstudio.com ART SKYE TRAIL 6 RUSSELL SHERWOOD Skyescape Gallery PHOTOGRAPHER’S OWN STUDIO - DIGITAL 4 ALTVAID, HARLOSH, DUNVEGAN, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8ZF 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. 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 10AM - 6PM. WINTER, MONDAY TO FRIDAY & WET WEEKENDS, 11AM - 4PM. t: 01470 521400 / 07899 906898 e: [email protected] w: www.skyescapegallery.zenfolio.com 7 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 Budge. Come and view oils and watercolours depicting Skye’s scenery and wildlife. Flower ART SKYE TRAIL 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 8 CUCKOO TREE ART STUDIO ART SKYE TRAIL ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY 12 LOCHBAY, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GD 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. Follow Waternish and find us on the left DIRECTIONS in about 3 miles. It’s the 2nd property past the thatched house. Please park in the area clearly marked by white stones. OPEN: I WORK IN THE STUDIO MOST DAYS ALL YEAR 11AM - 5PM. CALLERS ALWAYS WELCOME. PLEASE RING OR EMAIL TO CHECK BEFORE MAKING A SPECIAL TRIP. t: 07796 157067 e: [email protected] w: www.cuckootree.com 9 DANDELION DESIGNS & IMAGES GALLERY ARTIST’S OWN STUDIO / GALLERY STEIN, WATERNISH, ISLE OF SKYE IV55 8GA Welcome to our artist led gallery featuring imaginative mixed media paintings and open edition reproductions by Cathy Myhill. Striking limited edition lino prints, bold collagraphs and evocative paintings by Liz Myhill. Vibrant Liquid Light abstract images ART SKYE TRAIL by Pat Myhill. Laurence Broderick’s bronze otter sculptures plus a superb range of work by other local artists, craftmakers and photographers. Skye inspires us all, let us inspire you too. Take the B886 Waternish road to Stein, DIRECTIONS follow signs for Stein Inn as we are just next door.