The Isle of Skye is 50 miles long and the largest of the Inner Hebrides. The main town is Portree. Villages in the north of the Island include Dunvegan, Edinbane, Uig and Staffin. Notable villages in the south of Skye include Broadford, Armadale, Carbost, Elgol and Kyleakin.
There are 3 options to choose to go over the sea to Skye:
Cross the bridge at the Kyle of Lochalsh.
It is about a 2 hour drive from Fern Villa to the bridge.
Look out for the wild goats along the way. You will pass Eilean Donan Castle on this route.
Take the CalMac ferry from Mallaig to Armadale.
It is just under an hour and half drive to Mallaig. It would be advisable to allow extra time as the traffic can build up in Fort William. Just leaving Fort William you will notice a display sign that gives information about the ferries and if they are running to timetable.
Take a short detour to see the white sands of Morar and Arisaig especially if you are a fan of the film Local Hero.
www.calmac.co.uk
And our favourite the Glenelg ferry . The ferry, The Glenachullish, used to cross the narrows between Loch Leven and Loch Linnhe before the Ballachulish Bridge was built. It's about a 2 hour drive to Glenelg. Look out for the wild goats along the way and then prepare yourself for the stunning views as you climb up the 1100ft hairpinned Mam Ratagan Pass. There are Brochs and a fort at Glenelg and you might get the chance to see Victor the white tailed sea eagle. Also nearby is Sandaig where Gavin Maxwell lived made famous by the book and film Ring of Bright Water.
