Are you looking for a vacation offering something different? Have you considered visiting Scotland? Have you ever taken a vacation in a remote island? In the following article I examine the Isle of Skye located off Scotland’s west coast.
The stunning Scottish island of Skye is a popular destination for vacations and short breaks. Usually associated with older folk Skye is famed for it’s most amazing scenery and the most hard to miss aspect is the imposing sight of the Black Cuillins.
The Black Cuillins are a ridge of mountains which have rocks from all three geological periods; Cretaceous, Triassic and Jurassic, therefore the mountains are highly popular with geologists and people on the lookout for fossils and ramblers, hikers, hill-walkers, mountain climbers.
The tops of Am Basteir and Sgurr nan Gillean provide the most striking vistas. Skye’s easiest munro summit to reach (a munro is a mountain in Scotland which is greater than three thousand feet) is Bruach na Frithe. The most difficult is Basteir Tooth. Sgurr Beag is easy climb also however you might find Sgurr Na h-Uarma a moderate climb.
Most mountaineers and hill walkers embark from Sligachan because it is about 3km from there to the start of the Cuillins.
Safety In The Cuillins
Every single year way too many ramblers and hill walkers (including a small number of mountain climbers) end up in a certain amount of difficulty. The Isle of Skye weather can change within a few minutes, one minute you are being warmed by the rays of the sun and the next you can find yourself being pounded heavily by icy cold winds.
One thing which is vital to do, is to take a look at the local weather forecast. The information is available at the Isle of Skye’s Tourist Information Centres. These are located in the following places: Bayfield Road in Portree, 2 Lochside in Dunvegan and the car park in Broadford.
The TICs print a handy pamphlet about safety in the Cuillins which is definitely worth picking up and completing. You will not miss it because it is very brightly coloured. When completed leave it with a person who is responsible who isn’t going with you on the trip.
Accommodation On Skye
As said earlier the island is intensely popular so finding a bed and breakfast with vacancies is difficult in the summer season. If you like the idea of climbing the Cuillin mountains it is vitally important that you reserve your accommodation at the earliest opportunity. Sligachan is also a superb site for camping, which might~may be your only option if you leave booking too late.
Isle of Skye bed & breakfast is relatively easy to find but if you are planning a vacation to the island please take a look at our listings of Skye bed & breakfast