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H TRUM PA N n L 7 i f z o T m o c r W t GLENH . h A c a o L T o ls o . c STEI N E h h u R GRESHORNISH D k BORRORAI G u N n KEN v I e g S r a H n EDINBANE BERNISD ALE t GLEND ALE DDUNVEGANUNVEGAN COLBOST i Neist P oint SKEABOST h D U MacLeods' I Tables R Broch I N I STRU AN W SH Loch Bracadal e ULLINISH PORTNAL ONG DRYN FISK AV AI G e CARBOST TALISKER GINISH s MIN t S k Snap shot y The impressive flat-topped mountains, MacLeod’s Tables, offer exhilarating e climbs and fantastic views 61 Published by West Highland Publishing Company Limited, Pairc nan Craobh, Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AP TRACK LISTING 1 The Loch Tay Boat Song 2 Introduction The FREE V THE 3 South West Ross – Lochcarron, Plockton, Kyle 4 North West Ross – north of Lochcarron to Ullapool Holiday Guide 5 South Skye, Sleat and Mallaig 6 Portree, Central Skye and Raasay to the I 7 North West Skye West Highlands S 8 North East Skye 9 Some Gaelic phrases and Islands I 10 The Marquis of Huntly’s Farewell 11 Introduction T 12 Le Sud-ouest du Ross – Lochcarron, Plockton, Kyle 13 Le Nord-ouest du Ross – du nord O de Lochcarron jusqu’à Ullapool 14 Le Sud de Skye, Sleat et Mallaig N15 Portree, le Centre de Skyeo et Raasay rth West Skye 16 Le Nord-ouest de Skye R 17 Le Nord-est de Skye 18 Quelques phrases et expressions en Gaélique 19 Big John MacNeill’s Reel 20 Einleitung 7 16 25 21 Südwest-Ross – Lochcarron, Plockton, Kyle • Voices 22 Nordwest-Ross – nördlich von Lochcarron bis nach Ullapool Anna Murray | Ann Desseyn | Andreas Wolff 23 Süd-Skye, Sleat und Mallaig • Writer 24 Portree, Mittel-Skye und Raasay Iain Finlay Macleod 25 Nordwest-Skye • Translations 26 Nordost-Skye Gerlinde Krug | Fanny Fraser 27 Gälische Redewendungen 28 • Music The Barren Rocks of Aden Sgoil Chiùil na Gàidhealtachd (National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music) Fine hospitality awaits you in North-West Skye For an eagle’s-eye view of the north townships which have changed little Skye Camping and west of Skye let’s imagine we are on over many generations. There’s the Caravanning Club Site the summit of one of MacLeod’s Tables, rugged splendour of Dunvegan Castle Healabhal Mhor and Healabhal Bheag, on its rock by the seashore on Loch twin flat-topped basalt hills which Dunvegan. Mighty Loch Bracadale, Loch dominate the skyline of this most Dunvegan and Loch Snizort, which cut dramatic corner of Skye. their way into the landscape of north oonn the beabeautifulutiful From this lofty viewing point, the eye west Skye, create the most dramatic IIslesle of SkySkyee can wander over quiet crofting vista of land and sea to be found anywhere in the British Isles. The jagged Ouurr modermodernn campsitcampsitee has a multitude ooff facilities,facilities, as wellwell as spectacularspectacular views Cuillin ridge to the south, the hills of aandnd a warmwarm wwelcome!elcome! 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[email protected] Photographic gallery/cafe, specialising in original images of Skye and the polar regions. While in the gallery, enjoy SkyeSkye Camping and CaravanningCaravanning coffee and home-baking, as well as soup and light lunches. ClubClub Site,Site, LochLoch Greshornish,Greshornish, Open daily from 11:00 to 17:00 [from 14:00 on Saturdays]. Edinbane,Edinbane, Isle of SkyeSkye Closed Wednesdays. Credit cards taken. IV51IV51 9PS www.oldbyreskye.co.uk tel: 01470 572367 Specialists in both woodfired & saltglazed handmade functional pottery Monday–Friday 9am–6pm (7 days Easter–October) Edinbane, Isle of Skye IV51 9PW Tel: 01470 582 234 www.edinbane-pottery.co.uk 62 Here can be seen some of the most There are many sites of historical friendly bed-and-breakfast available in magnificent cliffs in the Hebrides, interest throughout the area, the most many of the croft houses. There are towering to over 1,000 feet and home accessible being the broch at Struan — good hotels, camping sites, self-catering of the golden eagle and many varied a fortified round tower built in the Iron accommodation, restaurants and many species of seabird. Age, and many of which were still in fine craft and woollen shops. So spend a On the other side of the peninsula is use when the Norsemen began their few days among the villages and people Borreraig, where the famed MacCrimmon pipers had their piping Hebridean raids. of north west Skye and enjoy the school from about 1500 to 1800. Here The visitor to the area will find hospitality you will find here. ɀ there is a memorial cairn to the MacCrimmons, who were pipers to the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. The Also worth a visit is Borreraig Park Waterside museum and croft shop, where you can Cafe Bistro FULLY LICENSED • OPEN ALL YEAR see a huge range of locally-made We have wonderful views of knitwear and crafts goods. For music Loch Dunvegan with outside at the lovers, it also has a stock of Highland seating available ATHOLL FILLING STATION Relax and enjoy homemade soups, Convenience store with off sales bagpipes and chanters, as well as tapes main courses, cakes and snacks Main Road, DUNVEGAN, Isle of Skye • 01470 521487 and CDs. Looking over Loch Dunvegan to the north you will see at Clagain one of the Open Easter few beaches on Skye, the Coral Beach to October: with its creamy white coral sand — Tues-Sat 10am-4pm perfect for a warm summer’s day. Outwith these times Onward then to Dunvegan and its please ring castle, ancient home of the Clan Upper Milovaig, MacLeod for over 700 years. Visit Dunvegan Castle and enjoy woodland Glendale IV55 8WY (follow lower road towards loch) walks and the castle gardens. For those of you who enjoy quilting and The Waternish peninsula on the north patchwork, come and be inspired by 01470 511393 [email protected] k side of Loch Dunvegan, overlooking the Jennifer’s stunning quilts , wonderful Minch and the Outer Isles, is perhaps fabrics and quilting notions . the best place to enjoy a west-coast sunset. Stein village boasts the oldest pub on Skye. Further on there’s Trumpan Church which the MacDonalds of Uist set on fire, burning within the MacLeod congregation. ThDeu nOvegladn S cIshle oof oSkly eR e s IVt5a5u 8GrUant www.oldschoolrestaurant.co.uk 01470 521421 “A perfect end to our day on Skye” – The Scotsman HISTORIC COUNTRY HOUSE Serving an à la carte menu from 6pm, LUXURY ACCOMMODATION and Sunday lunches TRANQUIL LOCHSIDE HAVEN Coaches and Children’s Fresh local Self 01470 582266 functions for menu and produce Seafood catering www.greshornishhouse.com up to 60 by changing and quality accommodation EDINBANE, ISLE OF SKYE, IV51 9PN request facilities Scottish Meats available BOOKING ESSENTIAL 63 Sample the magic of the Waternish peninsula The Waternish peninsula offers house provides another fascinating whales or take a romantic evening cruise something special for every visitor to experience. and watch the sky flame in all its Skye who ventures off the main Portree- Brae Fasach and Dandelion Designs are watercolour glory from this Dunvegan road. Passing magical Fairy among the galleries you’ll find exhibiting unforgettable spot, voted by Traveller Bridge, views quickly open out across paintings, photography, ceramics, print magazine as having the best sunset the wee islands of Loch Dunvegan and works and crafts on hand. For a little views in the world! beyond to vistas of the Outer Hebrides, inspiration, try the pop-up quirky As the skies fade into pitch darkness, try the Atlantic surf and the wide open sky. antiques shop or step into an artist's life one of our three Dark Sky discovery Work up an appetite with a stroll from on a local painting workshop. points for the ultimate star-gazing one of the many self-catering Visitors can walk forestry and coastal experience — and if you're here in establishments or bed and breakfasts to trails, see the legendary Annat's Temple, autumn or winter you might just spot sample local fare and craic at the Stein the Boy's Cairn, Trumpan Church, the the shimmering aurora borealis.