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13/09/2024

📣IMPORTANT - VISITOR LEVY SURVEY LAUNCH📣

SkyeConnect has launched a survey on Highland Council's plans to introduce a Tourism Levy (TVL) across the region. Your input is needed and much appreciated.

The Visitor Levy consultation process is still ongoing so the results will be fed back to all relevant stakeholders. Although the Bill has been passed, local Councils have some flexibility in how they choose to deliver and manage the TVL so your feedback helps ensure that community voices from our areas are heard and represented during this evolving process.

The survey results will be anonymised and no personal or individual business information will be shared. The survey should take approximately 8 minutes to complete.

Space for additional comments has been provided for respondents who wish to add context or capture any other thoughts, feedback, suggestions.

If you would like to contact us please email us at:
[email protected]

If you would like to join us, please visit: https://skye-connect.com/join-us/

Thank you,
Team SkyeConnect

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09/09/2024

Lots of fantastic events lined up from our friends at SEALL Events Skye in their Autumn Programme 🎵 🎶 🎧

Check out their website for the full listings via the link below and catch yourself some fantastic live music over the coming months 🎸 🎹 🥁 🎤

https://www.seall.co.uk/events/

22/08/2024

Skye Events: Half Marathon, 10K & Triathlon would like us to let followers know about the Staffin Tri & 10K which is coming up on Saturday 31st August.

There will be a road closure from 10am-1pm on the An Corran Road down to the Staffin Slipway, and there will be runners & cyclists on the road between Lealt Falls / Kilt Rock & up the Garros Road to about the 5k mark.

For full information, or if you would like to see the maps, it's all available on the Skye Events web page and page.

Staffin Sprint Triathlon, Mini-Sprint Triathlon, or 10k Run set beneath the dramatic outline of the Trotternish Ridge on the North East coast of the Isle of Skye.

15/08/2024

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“A dreamy dog-friendly holiday to Isle of Skye is an adventure to remember. You’ll never forget the mesmerising scenery unique to the second largest island in Scotland. Your adventurous canine will love the impressive walking trails, challenging hill climbs, and swoon-worthy dog-friendly beaches to run across. The Isle of Skye was called the ‘4th best island in the world’ by National Geographic Magazine for a reason – and you’re about to find out why. In this article, we explore why the dog-friendly Isle of Skye is perfect for your next escape with your canine companion.”

To ensure a positive experience for everyone, please visit the following links to ensure responsible dog walking during your visit::

Responsible dog walking in Scotland (English):
https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/sites/default/files/2023-02/Dog%20Owners%20Leaflet%202023.pdf

Responsible dog walking in Scotland (Gaelic):
https://www.outdooraccess-scotland.scot/sites/default/files/2023-05/Dog%20owners%20-%20gaelic.pdf

For those who want to learn more about how their activities might impact local communities and the landscape, please check out "Taking the Lead":
https://digital.nls.uk/.../e-monogr.../2020/216528027.23.pdf

A dreamy dog-friendly holiday to Isle of Skye is an adventure to remember. You’ll never forget the mesmerising scenery unique to the second largest island in Scotland. Your adventurous canine will love the impressive walking trails, challenging hill climbs, and swoon-worthy dog-friendly beaches to...

26/07/2024

🦖 🦕 Two incredibly rare fossils found on Scotland's Isle of Skye are rewriting our understanding of how mammals evolved.

Only a handful of fossils of the primitive shrew-like mammal, Krusatodon, have ever been found, including two exceptionally complete skeletons of a juvenile and an adult from Skye. 🦖 🦕

The fossils hold clues as to how mammals that lived in the shadow of dinosaurs evolved to dominate the world.

18/07/2024

🏝️ Skye and Raasay both included in The Times list of best Scottish Islands to Visit 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

“11 of the best Scottish islands to visit -
Neolithic tombs, cute-as-can-be fishing villages, mighty mountains and Britain’s best beach all await on Scotland’s fringes.”

🏝️ Isle of Skye - “Scotland’s most famous — and most visited — island has indisputably thrilling landscapes. Magnets for myths, these are headlined by the jagged ridges of the Cuillin Mountains, the pointy Old Man of Storr pinnacle, the plateau-hugging Quiraing escarpments and the swimmable Fairy Pools. But Skye’s supporting case is equally strong: several classic castles, mist-shrouded moorlands, a fossilised dinosaur footprint or two, twee fishing villages and the seaside Mealt Falls. Capping it all off is the deceptively simple-looking Three Chimneys — one of Britain’s finest restaurants.”

🏝️ Raasay - “It’s only a 25-minute ferry from Sconser on Skye, yet Raasay feels like the antithesis of its bigger, busier neighbour. A similar blend of woodland, mountains, secluded bays and escarpments, this 14 mile-long charmer delivers superb walks with plenty of wildlife — Raasay means, aptly, “Isle of the Roe Deer”, with golden eagles also appearing — plus a good whisky distillery in Inverarish, the main village. An apt toast would be to the late Calum MacLeod: beginning in 1964, this extraordinary man spent more than ten years forging a near-two-mile road here from Brochel to isolated Arnish using little more than pick, an axe, a shovel and a homemade wooden wheelbarrow.”

Neolithic tombs, cute-as-can-be fishing villages, mighty mountains and Britain’s best beach all await on Scotland’s fringes.

17/07/2024

🚶⛰️ 4 of the Best Walks on The Isle of Skye ⛰️🚶

Check out our travel inspiration blog to learn about some of the best walks around Skye 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚶Ben Tianavaig
🚶‍♀️ Rubh’ an Dunain (Glenbrittle Viking Settlement)
🚶‍♂️ Sgurr Dearg (The Inaccessible Pinnacle)
🚶Rhuba Hunish and The Lookout bothy

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Quick Skip Ben Tianavaig Best for: Wildlife spottingBen Tianavaig sits isolated above Camastianavaig - a small hamlet which hugs the East Coast a few miles ...

15/07/2024

While visiting the Isle of Skye, Isle of Raasay and Lochalsh why not plan some fun activities? 🤩

Check out our “Things to Do” section on Myskyetime.com and use the filters to browse a selection of activities and experiences 🔍

🧭 As well as a self-guided exploration of the various stunning landscapes of Skye and the surrounding area, don’t miss out on connecting with passionate and knowledgeable local providers. By visiting local businesses and community projects you will not only add to your wonderful and unique holiday experience but also benefit from a wealth of local knowledge. ⛰️

There are plenty of family-friendly days out including wildlife tours, castle visits, boat trips, local arts, crafts and artisan makers as well as a range of outdoor activities from Kayaking to Climbing. For whisky enthusiasts, we have distillery tours and tastings and of course, fabulous gift shops to ensure that you have a few drams of Skye to take home.

Red Moon Cruises The Dunvegan WOW Scotland Skye Minibus Tours Dunvegan Castle & Gardens Croft4 South Skye Sea Kayak An t-Eilean Print Room Skye Weavers Skyeskyns Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Skye Talisker Seaflower Skye Skyefari Gus's Taxis Hotel Eilean Iarmain Amy's Place Cakes & Gift Shop Skye Bridge Studios
Raasay House Hotel

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Find the best days out, things to do, activities and unforgettable experiences in the Skye, Raasay and Lochalsh area. Plan your next Skye trip.

10/07/2024

🚲 ⛰️ 🖼️ Broadford – the second biggest town on Skye after Portree – is often overlooked by travellers to the island, who pass through on their way north. With an influx of creatives, Broadford has grown into a town with its own, unique personality. 🖼️ ⛰️ 🚲

🚲 Mountain Biking at Skinidin
🚶 Walk the Rubh an Eireannaich
💧 Rockpooling at Ashaig Beach
🛌 Sleepover at House of Juniper
🕯️ Isle of Skye Candle Company
🍲 Deli Gasta
☕️ Lean to coffee
💚 The Selkie Collective

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Broadford - the second biggest town on Skye - and the Strath area, is full with craft shops, laid-back hospitality and a strong focus on community. You will find great forestry trails, an array of wildlife and beaches with miles of soft white sand.

09/07/2024

Check out our travel inspiration blog on Skye’s Unexplored Castles and Ruins 🏰

Amongst the high peaks of the Cuillin mountains, the deep fairy pools and the vast pebbled beaches; Skye’s unexplored castles and ruins quietly beckon adventurers. These forgotten relics, hidden in mist and heather, hold untold stories of centuries past. Searching for lesser-known ruins and castles is a great way to explore the island and uncover some of Skye’s ancient stories.

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Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned explorer, a local guide can help you discover the hidden gems and untold stories that make Skye such a fascinating and unforgettable destination.