Eilean Sionnach was delighted to be featured in The Guardian's "Splendid isolation: 10 beautifully remote getaways in the UK" Read the article here Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage sits quietly on a tidal island off the southern edge of Skye. No causeways. No...

If you’re starting your Scotland travel adventure in Glasgow or Edinburgh, you’re already halfway to magic. The Isle of Skye feels worlds away from city life, yet it’s closer than you might think and the journey is as breathtaking as the destination. Here’s how to get...

In a world full of remote getaways, how many can truly say they offer you an island of your own? Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage sits quietly on a tidal island off the southern edge of Skye. No causeways. No neighbours. Just you, the sea, and a lighthouse for...

There’s something about the Isle of Skye that lingers in the soul long after you’ve left. The wild beauty, the ever-changing light, the sense of space and solitude—it’s a place that calls to those who seek more than just a getaway. It’s an escape in the truest sense....

This year, we’re offering something truly unique—an experience that ties the threads of Scotland’s coastal heritage with the comforts of modern luxury. Guided by Yaz and Zeki Basan, two stewards of outdoor knowledge, you will step into the rhythms of coastal life,...

WELCOME TO COOLSTAYS This month we're delighted that our friends at Coolstays are coming to visit Eilean Sionnach! To celebrate, our newsletter and blog this month are dedicated to help you find out more about them. Read on, because if you love Eilean Sionnach, then...

On the Isle of Skye there’s so much to see and you will inevitably have heard of these famous places (along with everyone else...) The Old Man of Storr is a great hike but not recommended for smaller children or anyone unable to negotiate slippery terrain. If you...

Slow Travel Here at Eilean Sionnach Lighthouse Cottage on The Isle of Skye, rather than rushing all around the island of Skye, we really recommend that you explore the hidden treasures of the Sleat peninsula. We love the concept of ‘slow travel’ and of really getting...

Hello, I’m Angel Sedgwick, the owner of Eilean Sionnach. There’s a change of tack for this first message of 2023 because I made a visit to the island myself this January with my family and I wanted to share a bit of that experience with you. It was our first visit...

SOME THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Summer has always been the most popular time to visit The Isle of Skye and perhaps for good reason.  In the winter, many restaurants and attractions close, the locals go into semi-hybernation and there can be less than six hours of...

Skye is a very hard place not to take pictures and videos of.  With a landscape like no other and an epic view around every corner, we’re pretty sure you’ll return from your trip to the island with quite a few snaps and reels filling up your phone… Even though Eilean...

Even if you’ve been to Skye many times before, the Eilean Sionnach Crew thought you might find a few ‘tips from the locals’ useful in planning your trip to Skye. When planning how to get to Skye there are different options to consider. One thing is for sure, whichever...