As I have mentioned before, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed Scotland but our next visit will be a bit different. We plan to step outside of the cities and venture towards more rural and unexplored (by us anyway!) destinations. One of the places we want to see is the Isle of Skye. I have been researching it and here is a bit of information!
The Hebrides are an archipelago off the west coast of Scotland. The inner Hebrides comprise Skye, Mull and Islay. Skye is the largest and most visited of the three. You can reach it from the mainland in several different ways. First of all, you can take a 1.5 mile bridge from the village Kyle by bus or car- whichever works best for you. There is also a ferry.
Skye, along with the other islands in the Hebrides, has a strong Gaelic culture with an ancient and fascinating history. What can you do once you arrive? Visit a castle, of course! Dunvegan Castle has enchanting gardens in addition to the historical castle. Take a guided tour or wander around by yourself! In addition, considerDinosaur Hunting! There are numerous footprints to see, especially near Staffin.. For footprints even older-stretching back to the Jurassic period – think about taking a stroll. Consider viewing the dark skies while you are there!
Like the rest of Scotland, there is heavy rainfall and the island is known to be misty. The temperatures are a bit more moderate than the mainland, however! Visit between May and September when you will get warmer temperatures as well as longer days to spend exploring! There are also guided tours from Edinburgh with a private guide. Make sure you don’t miss Portree, the picturesque capital of the island.
Reading your blog about different places in Scotland makes me think a family trip there might be good. It sounds like even children would like it. Thanks for the information.