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, free internet access at the library, 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, songbird and 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.
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 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.
And, if all that is 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.
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.
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.
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.
