Kevin & Christine Delaney
'Garybuie'
4, Balmeanach
Glenhinnisdal
Isle of Skye IV51 9UX
Tel 01470 542310 
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Skye time - it’s not just words - but a whole way of life.

While Glenhinnisdal basks in being “off the beaten track”, making it the ideal spot to relax and unwind, there’s not far to go for everything you may need to make your holiday complete.

The nearest shop/pub/restaurant is five miles away in Uig, where ferries sail to the Outer Hebrides. Portree, the “capital” of Skye, is ten miles away on virtually traffic free roads and has everything you’d need from restaurants, to shops, supermarkets, the harbour with fresh fish, banks, a cinema, even a swimming pool. There are also taxi and bus services.

As for Glenhinnisdal itself, if you like peace and quiet then you will love it. That’s if you don’t mind being interrupted by the odd buzzard, fox or deer - plus one or two sheep!! We have a salmon river in front of us and there is a loch with trout in the hills behind. Permits can be obtained to fish both. Walking - either seriously or just for a stroll - is literally point yourself in the direction you want to go, and set off - it’s that simple.
An evening's view at Garybuie

Even in winter Glenhinnisdal has views to warm the heart

Around the glen alone there’s enough to keep you happy for a long time. The sea is just over a mile away from us and there is fantastic scenery, views and vistas, around virtually every corner. The Trotternish ridge, which stretches 19 miles for those wanting to test out their walking legs, runs across the head of the glen and a short climb onto it from Garybuie opens up the “out of this
world” views of the Quiraing and its almost lunar landscape formations. Heading back towards picturesque Portree and you reach the Old Man of Storr, the eye-catching rocky outcrop which so dominates the horizon as you drive towards the island’s main town from the south.
Also around the Trotternish peninsula you can take in the giant basalt columns that form the sea cliff of Kilt Rock, spend a few quiet and reflective moments at the grave of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s rescuer, Flora MacDonald at Kilmuir or call at the near by Skye Museum of Island Life with its restored thatched cottages. And, if all that was not enough, there are still plenty of places to drive to and just enjoy the scenery, go horse riding, have a round of golf or try anything from sea kayaking to wind surfing, rock climbing and cycling. But don’t take our word for it - come along and find out for yourself!
Further along the coastline on one of our neighbouring peninsulas you can walk on coral beaches, sit and watch seals basking on rocks, or at Dunvegan, take a look around the longest inhabited castle in Scotland, the seat of the Clan MacLeod.
Altogether Skye has some 350 miles of coastline and is renowned for its incredible landscapes, sunsets and sunrises.

Slightly - but not much -further afield from Garybuie there is the world famous Cuillin range, which whether you are simply looking at it, or climbing on to it, is certain to take your breath away. The 12 mile long ridge annually attracts serious rock climbers, mountaineers and experienced hill walkers to test themselves against the towering peaks, while other visitors simply take advantage of the photo or even painting opportunities to capture a unique landscape.

The River Hinnisdal reaches the sea

Coral Beaches

Picturesque Portree

Elsewhere the Talisker Distillery at Carbost, gives its own very distinctive taste of Skye with a fine array of single malt whiskies just waiting to be sampled. And, if you love the arts and crafts, then you are going to find yourself extremely busy. The island has traditionally drawn those of an artistic inclination. The result is dozens of potteries, art galleries and a wide range of craft outlets all containing their own unique creations. Also waiting to be explored are a variety of castles - ruined or otherwise - museums and heritage centres plus an incredible number of prehistoric monuments, many dating back to 4,200 BC.
The Gaelic language, despite being under threat for a number of years, is now as it was in the past very much in use and visitors can often hear it spoken as they make their way around Skye.
Kilt Rock
The atmospheric Quiraing
Glamaig - part of the Red Cuillins
The old drovers bridge at Sligachan
In fact with its combination of ancient and modern, seashore and mountain heights, the Isle of Skye continues to provide a variety and contrast which is difficult to match almost anywhere else. Add to that the relaxed pace and stress free environment that forms such an integral part of everyday life and at Garybuie you have a holiday location that you will want to return to, time after time after time.
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