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Scottish Island Adventures Podcast​

Episode 8 - Skye

Scottish Island Adventures: Skye with Sarah Cruickshank

Kayaks Skye

Skye is the largest of the Islands belonging to the Inner Hebrides at 50 miles long. The Isle's picturesque scenery attracts visitors from all over the world who can take on its many hill walks and engage in all kinds of outdoor activities from Kayaking in the beautiful Lochs to spotting protected wildlife species such as the Sea Eagle or Red Deer.  

Skye has a rich, vibrant history as the site of both the MacDonald and MacLeod Clan castles, as well as having played a role in the heavily romanticised Jacobite Rebellion led by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745. Today, the island has a thriving culture scene with plenty of art to take in as well as lots of restaurants, bars, and distilleries to show off the best of Scottish cuisine.  

Find out more on Skye:

Visit Scotland (Skye)  

Isle of Skye

 

 

SkyeSkyns 

Skye Skns

Skye Skyns  was originally founded by a couple, Clive and Lydia, forty years ago in response to local farmers who would leave their sheep skins to waste. In the time that has passed, SkyeSkins has become a tanner, maker, and supplier of quality sheepskins, home furnishings, and sustainable clothing. You can visit their tannery and showroom in Waternish as well as a variety of other attractions including a seasonal Yurt cafe, and a boutique shop in Skye's capital Portree.  

Find out more on  Skye Skyns  

 

Cafe Cuil  

Cafe Cuil

The story of Cafe Cuil began in Hackney, East London, in 2019 when Isle of Skye native Clare Coghill first opened her Hebridean-inspired cafe. After returning to her homeland, Coghill brought Cafe Cuil with her to Calbost, a town on the west-side of the Island. The cafe uses locally sourced, seasonal produce to create its own spin on brunch and lunch.  

Find out more on  Cafe Cuil  

 

Ellis O'Connor

Ellis O'Connor

Ellis O'Connor is a Scottish artist specialising in contemporary landscape drawings and paintings. She produces most of her work on-site which allows her to incorporate the environment and extreme weather into the art as it is created. As well as using traditional mediums such as oil paints, O'Connor's landscape works have featured natural substances such as sand or dried seaweed to bring in elements of the natural world. 

Find out more about  Ellis O'Connor  

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Itinerary #8: Skye

Majestic landscapes, including the iconic Cuillin mountains, fairy pools, and historic castles, await on Scotland's largest island.

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Skye

12 Munros and 1 Michelin star: Skye is a perfect world for foodies, hikers and photographers.

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