by Eilean Sionnach | Feb 3, 2022 | Blog
Slow Travel 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...
by Eilean Sionnach | Dec 23, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Eilean Sionnach | Nov 29, 2021 | Blog
‘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?...
by Eilean Sionnach | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Eilean Sionnach | Sep 30, 2021 | Blog
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...
by Eilean Sionnach | Aug 29, 2021 | Blog
PREPARE FOR THE WEATHER 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. So by now you might have guessed that suitcases...
