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| Kyle of Lochalsh - Isle of Skye Kyle of Lochalsh is best known as the main access point from the mainland for the Isle of Skye. Until 1995 this was via a ferry but since then it has been via the new bridge, which was a toll bridge until recently but which is now free. Which is good news for all, as Skye is a place that you must visit.
A busy port, Kyle is the hub of the local fishing industry and boasts a newly built lifeboat station. Pleasure craft also operate out of the harbour offering fishing trips, wildlife cruises or simply a chance to marvel at the magnificent Cuillin mountains on Skye. East of Kyle, on the north shore of Loch Duich, is Eilean Donan Castle, which is one of the most picturesque castles in the world. It is well worth the trip to see and photograph the castle featured in the Mel Gibson film - Braveheart. The original castles was built in 1230 but was destroyed by the English after it was occupied by Spanish forces in 1719 - the rascals! The castle was re-built in the 1930's but it is still an evocative setting for all that.
Isle of Skye 'Skye is a 50 mile stretch of velvet hills, impressive mountains and superb castles, all trapped within a dramatic coastline.' Lonely Planet Guide There are 12 peaks over 3000 feet on the island, most of them are situated within the Cuillin Hills in the south of the island. The coast twists and turns dramatically as large sea lochs penetrate nearly to the middle of the island. Countless quiet, sandy beaches with beautiful views, tiny villages of whitewashed cottages clustered around deep bays, ruined castles and stately homes, small islands famous for their sheep, a Stevenson lighthouse and by complete contrast, the dramatic hill tops. This is an island for adventure, photographs and sore feet!
What to see around the Isle of Skye - Attractions Seaprobe Atlantis - Glass Bottom Boat Trips - 4 Upper Breakish, Breakish, Isle of Skye, IV42 8PY Tel: 01471 822716 Dunvegan Castle - The castle has been the stronghold of the Chiefs of MacLeod for nearly 800 years. - Isle of Skye, IV55 8WF Tel: 01470 521206 Armadale Castle Gardens and The Museum of the Isles - Once the home of Clan Donald - Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV45 8RS Tel: 01471 844305 or 844227 Map of Kyle of Lochalsh and Isle of Skye < Fort William Guide Ullapool Guide >
Other sections of the guide you might also enjoy - see below. Attractions - see listings pages
The National Marine Aquarium - Plymouth
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