Isle of Skye in general Reviews

The Isle of Skye is somewhere I have wanted to visit my whole life, but have never had the chance. The Scottish Isles for me have a sort of mystique about them, the isolation and the tradition they have, but Skye has always been the one I've wanted to go to. I think a lot of it has to do with my favourite band, Runrig, being from there - their ...  Read the complete review

Introduction I have been going through Skye for what seems like decades on my way to the ferry terminal at the far end of the island at a delightful place called Uig, but have also stayed there and would like to give you an insight into the island and what it can offer to the tourist. Known as Eilean a' Cheò (The Misty Isle) this island ...  Read the complete review

There is something about the Isle of Skye that is magical and I have very fond memories of spending holidays there as a child. I therefore make no apologies for the length of this review which, I hope will be a guide for anyone visiting, or thinking about visiting this beautiful island. It is affectingly known in Gaelic as Eilean a' ...  Read the complete review

"'The Misty Isle' as the Isle of Skye is affectionately known (the Gaelic name is Eilean a' Cheo – pronounced Ellen a Kee-ow) is the largest of the Inner Hebridean Islands. The island lies about a mile off the north-west of Scotland. Grab yourself a map, and if you live in the south of England, move your finger up the map following ...  Read the complete review

It's 240 miles to Skye from my house, but it's 240 miles of some of the most wonderful scenery you are liable to encounter. our route took us through Stirling, Callandar, Fort William, and Kyle of Lochalsh. We were in no desperate hurry when we set off for Skye so I set myself a task of not going over 60 MPH. Now for me that's one hell of a task. ...  Read the complete review

Skye, I will own up, it is several years since I visited Skye I have visited only 3 times, but it is an island that does hold some magic and marvellous memories for me so finding this category I will tell you about Skye and relive my experiences there. First Skye is a Scottish island the largest of the Hebridian group of islands ...  Read the complete review

In February we were lucky enough to spend 3 weeks on the isle of Skye (should have been 2 ½ weeks but we got snowed in)! This review is by no means a comprehensive account of all there is to see and do on the beautiful Isle of Skye, but I have tried to give a taste of what the island is like and have included some of what I think are the ...  Read the complete review

Last year we went to Jersey for holiday - and it rained every day. After returning we decided to have a few days in Skye and - You've guessed it! - It rained every day as well - the only difference is that the rain is definately warmer in Jersey. Using the internet we decided to check a number of different sites for accomodation, and ...  Read the complete review

(Okay, here goes with a potentially dangerous technique - telling a few unpleasant truths about Scotland's most beautiful island!) What can you really say about a place so utterly unique? When the sun shines on Skye, it's like nowhere else on the planet - it's a cliche to say it, but it's almost spiritually beautiful. ...  Read the complete review

I have been to Sky in the second day of my Scotland Trip which made in June, 2000. It was the best journey of my life and Scotland especially Edinburgh ans Isle Sky was the most interesting places I have ever been to. Isle of Sky is One of the largest Scottish islands. It is also very well known by travelers. What makes Skye famous is its ...  Read the complete review

The Isle of Skye is part of the Western Isles which lie in the northwest of Scotland. Skye which is only 600 square miles in total, can be reached by ferry from the Kyle of Lochalsh, Mallaig or Glenelg. In the southwest of the island stand the dark, steep, Cuillin Mountains (pronounced: 'Coolin'), which tower over the landscape ...  Read the complete review

I originally wrote a brief opinion on the Isle of Skye when I first started writing for Dooyoo. I have now matured as a writer and developed what I hope is a much better style of writing so I thought that I would update my opinion of one of God's most beautiful islands. The island is one of contrasts, from the brooding Cullin ...  Read the complete review

Scotland could perhaps be seen as a bit of a cheapo option for a honeymoon, but if you’re after tranquillity and romance, the Isle of Skye is the perfect destination. We started off in Edinburgh and then hired a car, but Inverness is the nearest airport to the island. You definitely need a car while you’re there – Skye sounds ...  Read the complete review