Established in 1983, Skyeskyns, based in Waternish on the beautiful Isle of Skye, is the sole remaining commercial woolskin tannery in Scotland. The family business has today taken its next step towards a neutral carbon footprint, by introducing, for the first time, skins tanned using mimosa bark. Skyeskyns is now run by the second generation…
Seaflower Skye in Portree has been awarded 5 Star Visitor Attraction status by national tourism organisation VisitScotland in only its second year of operation. The Award, which is the result of an unannounced inspection, is given for tours which provide ‘an exceptional customer experience.’ It follows reviews of all points of interaction with visitors, efficiency,…
Ahead of the Taste Local Awards on Wednesday 27th February, our guest contributor Natalie Bayfield gives this season’s self-catering guests plenty of time to consider their food shop during their stay. When staying in self-catering accommodation in Skye & Lochalsh it’s tempting to organise a big supermarket shop before you arrive – after all, then…
Nominations close at midnight on Saturday 22 December 2018 Businesses and the public have until midnight on Saturday 22 December to nominate their favourite shop, bar or restaurant for the Taste Local Awards 2019, which celebrate the use of local food by food and drink businesses in Skye & Lochalsh. The online nomination process takes…
Edinbane Lodge opens We first encountered @Skyechefmonty’s innovative cooking when Calum Montgomery served up our best meal of 2016 at Ullinish Lodge on Skye. It was only a matter of time before this ambitious and passionate young chef created his own restaurant to showcase his talents and the best of Skye’s larder. Calum’s dream has…
If you’re in Skye and looking for a great seafood lunch, some island walking and an amazing boat trip, then you must do this! We have visited many Scottish islands on our travels but we have never been to the wild and rugged Isle of Rona. Situated just off the north of Rassay to the…
Isle of Skye Distillers Ltd Gin School Brothers Thomas and Alistair Wilson are Skyemen born and bred and over the last few years have realised their dream of distilling the first gin on Skye. Misty Isle gin takes its name and inspiration from the dramatic Skye landscape. Their gin incorporates at least one secret native…
Skye must hold some sort of a World record for number of quality eating establishments per head of population – we visit Skye regularly and are never stuck for places to dine. We have had the pleasure of experiencing chef Michael Smith’s cooking skills when he was head chef at the Three Chimney’s and when…
The team at Kinloch Lodge is celebrating after being voted Most Hospitable Hotel at the 2017 Scottish Thistle Awards, recognised as Scotland’s tourism industry’s Oscars. The hotel’s founders, Lord & Lady Macdonald, accepted the honour on behalf of the Kinloch team at a celebratory awards ceremony and dinner, last night (16th) at the Edinburgh International…
One of Scotland’s most iconic restaurants with rooms, The Three Chimneys, in Skye, is set to host a gastronomy-themed weekend break in collaboration with Nyetimber, makers of the finest English sparkling wine, using grapes devoted exclusively to creating Champagne, but grown in the south of England. They are joined by award-winning wine suppliers, Liberty Wines,…