north west to colbost

We are back again heading north west to Colbost .The Three Chimneys Restaurant and The House Over-By is on your left. This famous restaurant-with-rooms specialises in serving Skye's wonderful fresh local produce, including seafood from the loch & salad , fruit & vegetables from Glendale. In March 2002 it was voted No 28 in the Worlds Top 50 Restaurants , the only Scottish one to be included. Owners Eddie & Shirley Spear have won many awards and their luxury accommodation is graded 5 star by VisitScotland and listed in the AA's top 200 places to stay in the UK. Latest news. Hot from the bookshop.Now you can read their story. "The Three Chimneys , Recipes & Reflections" by Shirley Spear.(Published by Mercat Press £25)

Just a few steps back down the road to Raven Press Gallery. A real treat in a wee studio. Miniature engravings by Kathy Lindsley printed from the woodblock using an Albion hand press. Plus Limited edition books & prints featuring birds , beasts and landscapes.

This traditional black house shows what life was like for the crofters of Skye. With its thatched roof and peat fire it conveys the hardships faced in the sometimes bleak conditions. It even has an illegal whisky stil behind the house. Entry is not expensive & Children get in free.