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...

One thing many people enjoy on holiday is exploring local craft shops and boutiques on the hunt for the perfect gift to take home. On Skye, you’ll find an endless choice of unique, locally made treasures to take back to family and friends (or maybe even just treat...

Spend enough time on Eilean Sionnach and you’ll stand a good chance of catching a glimpse of some of our abundant sea-life, including the somewhat elusive otter! If you see an otter on land, you might at first be excused for thinking it’s a large cat or even a fox. We...

Angel, please introduce yourself! Hi, I’m Angel Sedgwick. My mother, Paulita Sedgwick, bought Eilean Sionnach in the mid 80s from the Fowlers, a local family who also at the time owned Isle Ornsay. She had always dreamed of owning an island getaway, and mentioned this...

Did you discover us when you watched the hit TV show Extraordinary Escapes with Sandi Toksvig? Extraordinary Escapes the book, by Gemma Bowes has just been released and showcases many of the hidden treasures that the UK has to offer, featuring the unique and...

Rather than rushing all around the Isle 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 to grips with the hidden corners, so often overlooked by the masses.

Did you know that up here in our wee corner of Scotland, Christmas never really used to be a big deal? In the early 1900s they'd get the afternoon off to go to church but other than that, the church very much discouraged festivities around Christmas. It wasn't until...

‘Beautifully paced, teeming with psychological shivers, The Ice Twins is a notable debut’ The Times, Best Crime Thrillers Did you know that the island of Eilean Sionnach is the inspiration for the setting of a Sunday Times Number One Best Selling Novel, The Ice Twins?...

Nobody books a holiday to the Isle of Skye expecting a week of cold wet days. We know it’s a possibility but somehow, still manage to remain optimistic in advance of the trip, despite what the weather forecast is predicting. Now it’s happened. You arrive on Skye and...

When staying on Eilean Sionnach, it’s best to make your dining plans in advance, as the day is slightly dictated by light conditions and tides. To help you explore local dining in the South of Skye at a relaxed and unhurried pace, we’ve put together our top five...

You’re going to a small island. You’re going to start the adventure by climbing down some wooden steps onto a little boat or alternatively by walking across a rocky beach, if the weather dictates.

Snowland Journeys It takes time to access the island of Eilean Sionnach…but not as much time as it takes the children of Snowland School in Nepal to make the arduous journey home after 12 YEARS separated from their parents. Award-winning documentary Children of the...

South Skye has it all! Many visitors arriving on Skye head straight to the bustling town of Portree for restaurants, shops and proximity to the 'top' attractions of Skye. The traveller who enjoys an altogether more 'off-the-beaten-track' experience can find exactly...

Once upon a time if you wanted to visit the Isle of Skye it would definitely involve a boat trip. These days, thanks to the Skye Bridge, it’s also possible to get there by road. If you do travel to Skye by road, you will surely enjoy the moment when the spectacular...