Travel Directions to The Skye Museum of Island Life
From Portree, the museum can be reached; (a) via the east coast road to Staffin (A855). Passing below the imposing Quiraing Hills, you follow the coast to Flodigarry and Duntulm. Here stand the ruins of Duntulm Castle, for centuries the residence of the MacDonalds – Lords of the Isles. The museum is two miles south of Duntulm; or (b) taking the road west from Portree you drive north via Borve and Kensaleyre to Uig on the A87. From Uig you continue north to Kilmuir via the coast road with its marvellous views of the Minch and Outer Hebrides. The museum is about six miles north of Uig on the A855
Nearby Visitor Attractions
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Kilt Rock & Mealt Waterfalls
Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls are worth a stop and a camera moment, Easy to access by car but care shoiuld be take to follow designated pathways.
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Staffin Dinosaur Museum
World class sollection of dinosaur fossils in a sweet Bothy style building. Near to Kilt Rock
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Whitewave Activities
Activity centre of the west coast of Trotternish Peninsula to the north of Uig on the main road.
Nearby Ancient Monuments
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Flora Macdonald Grave
The story of Flora Macdonald is well known and her courageous support for Bonnie Prince Charlie. She is buried in Kilmuir Cemetary with a cross as a monument. A lovely location with the sea in the distance. Johnson's epitaph remains as moving as ever.
The Skye Museum of Island Life Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
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Jubilee Cottage near Uig on Skye - sleeps 6
Cottage set in location looking out to sea, 1.3 miles from the village of Uig on the Isle of Skye. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
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Bothan Aonghais Bothy near Uig - sleeps 2
Pretty remote whitewashed cottage on Uig Peninsula in Northern Skye. Sleeps two people in one bedroom.
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Homer Cottage - Uig - Sleeps 4
Detached modern single storey cottage situated six miles from Uig. Sleeps four people in two bedrooms. -
Tigh Dhomhnaill Cottage, Staffin - Sleeps 5
Stone cottage close to Staffin on Trotternish Peninsula on Skye. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms.
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Ceol na Mara Apartment in Uig - Sleeps 6
First floor apartment close to Uig. Sleeps six people in three bedrooms. -
Sea Loch View, Uig, sleeps 4
Enjoying a fabulous elevated position overlooking Uig Bay, Sea Loch View is a spacious, tastefully presented detached holiday property. With floor-to-ceiling glass in the living room, dining room and kitch...
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Borneskitaig Cottage, Skye - Sleeps 2+2
In a superb remote position on the shore of Camusmore Bay, with wonderful views of the coastline, sunsets and across the sea to the Outer Hebrides, this bungalow is 1 hours drive from Portree. The ....
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The Granary, Isle of Skye - Sleeps 2
Monkstadt became the seat of the Clan Macdonald in 1730 when they abandoned Duntulm Castle. Nearby are servants’ houses and a steading which includes a granary stable, cartshed and a mill with horse walk....
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Argyle Cottage, Uig, Isle of Skye - Sleeps 6-8
This superb, detached cottage sits in its own grounds with panoramic views across Uig Bay. Furnished throughout in Scandanavian style, the cottage is bright and airy with wooden flooring and an attractive ...
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Totescore Cottage near Uig - Sleeps 5
Detached cottage on Uig Peninsula north of Uig. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms. -
Trotternish Cottage, near Uig Isle of Skye Sleeps 5
Sleeping up to five people in three bedrooms, this cottage is on a working croft 5 miles from Uig on the Isle of Skye. Located off the beaten path perfect if you want to chill out and relax.
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Minch View Stone Cottage on Skye - Sleeps 5
Traditional stone cottage set in wonderful isolated position on North of Trotternish Peninsula on Skye. Sleeps five people in three bedrooms. No Pets
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Lawries Thatched Black House, Uig Peninsula on Isle of Skye - Sleeps 2
Romantic thatched cottage on Uig/Trotternish Peninsula. Sleeps 2. Lovely position and location. Simple interior that could be more stylish! -
Glenview Cottage, Uig, Sleeps 4
Ideally placed for exploring Skye. This lovely cottage has wonderful views over Uig Bay and is a short walk to the ferry for Outer Hebridean islands. Sleeps 4
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Thatched Croft, Skye - Sleeps 2
This charming thatched property is an original Skye "Black House" which has been renovated into a wonderful romantic hideaway. Sleeps 2 + 2 dogs
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Tigh-a-Creagan, Uig, Sleeps 4
This attractively renovated detached croft house is set tucked on a hillside, with superb panoramic views. It is surrounded by croft land, with a large garden, making an idyllic cosy retreat at any time of... -
Sealladh Breagh Cottage on Trotternish Peninsula - Sleeps 8
Detached large cottage situated on hillside, six miles South of Uig on the Isle of Skye. Sleeps eight people in three bedrooms.