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| Eilean Donan Castle |
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Completely restored since its abandonment in the Jacobite wars
of the seventeenth century, Eilean
Donan Castle is one of Scotland's premier visitor attractions. Enjoy
access to all parts of the Castle, explore its rich history with the help of knowledgeable
guides. The Introductory Exhibition at the new Visitors Centre will set the scene.
There's also a coffee shop and a gift shop. |
| Prehistoric Brochs |
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The Atlantic coast of Scotland abounds in Iron Age structures called brochs,
fortified towers where the local population would take refuge in the event
of danger. Dun Telve and Dun Troddan are the best examples on the mainland and can
be found at Glenelg. |
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Although unattended, the site provides informative historical material, both written
and graphical. Further information on the ancient history of the area can be found
at the Highland
Archaeology Service. |
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To reach the brochs, drive through Dornie on the A87, past Eilean
Donan Castle, and head for Shiel Bridge. Turn right here, and climb the Mam Ratagan
pass (with superb views of the Five Sisters of Kintail and the lochs below). Continue
on to Glenelg. The brochs are on the road out of the village. |
| History |
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Robert Gunn, the Skyelander,
has an excellent and accessible site dealing with Scottish and Highland
history. |
| Aros Centre |
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In Portree, the Aros
Experience is a celebration of the ordinary people of the
Isle of Skye and their cultural heritage. This dramatic, powerful
and atmospheric exhibition takes you back in time to meet the people
who have shaped the history and culture of the region, and finishes
with the Skye-Lights Audio-Visual show. (Commentary in Gaelic, English,
French, German, Italian, Spanish and Dutch.) |
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At Aros you will find The Sorley MacLean Hall, providing a high-quality
setting for the promotion of Gaelic arts and culture, including evenings
of traditional music, drama, poetry and talks, as well as contemporary
cinema. |
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The Aros Centre has gift and book shops, a restaurant
and coffee bar, a creche and play area, a garden centre and forest
walks. |
| Sorley MacLean |
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The late Sorley MacLean, internationally acclaimed
poet, and long-serving headmaster of Plockton High School, is remembered
here.
(English, top right) |
| An Tuireann |
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Also in Portree, you will find An
Tuireann, a centre for contemporary visual arts and crafts, with a changing
program of exhibitions, outreach and educational activities bringing the best of
national and international work to the area and promoting local talent. |
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The craft showcase regularly features a local maker each month and carries a wide
range of of crafts including jewellery, handmade cards, art and poetry books, etc. |
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An Tuireann has a wholefood cafe bar, with home baking and light
snacks. |
| Art Holidays in Plockton |
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Miriam Drysdale at The
Manse, Plockton, organises painting courses, from one day
events to custom-made holidays for visiting art groups, and special
arts and crafts events and exhibitions. Full information at painting-in-plockton.co.uk. |
| The Kyle Line |
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The Inverness–Kyle
of Lochalsh Line is one of the great railway journeys in the world. The
Friends of the Kye Line are based on Kyle Station (next to the Seafood Restaurant)
and invite you to view their rail exhibition, complete with unique photography of
the line's history. Refreshments are available and a gift shop.
 +44(0)1599
534 824 |
