Winter on Skye

Winter on Skye

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...
A View from Skye

A View from Skye

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...
What’s the best way to get to Skye?

What’s the best way to get to Skye?

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...
Souvenirs from South Skye

Souvenirs from South Skye

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...
Seal, Otter or Fox…?

Seal, Otter or Fox…?

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...
Meet the Owner

Meet the Owner

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...