Glendale

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Tel code: 01470 | code search
Postcode: IV55 | code search
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Glendale & North West Skye Annual Craft Fair

December
Geminid Meteor Shower

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Glendale is a small village near Dunvegan on the Duirinish peninsula in the northern part of the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland situated along the valley of River Hamara where it flows into Loch Pooltiel. Glendale is an ancient settlement set amongst dramatic mountain terrain and spectacular scenery. Skye is rich in heritage and culture with ancient monuments, castles and archaeological finds dating back to the Mesolithic period. Glendale is a popular tourist resort; access to the village is via a single-track road past the Niest Point Lighthouse. The village has a shop and local amenities and a guesthouse, there are restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation in the area. Glendale has a Toy Museum with an excellent collection of toys divided into different eras. Other attractions nearby include Dunvegan Castle dating from the 13th century, the Colbost Croft Museum and Borreraig Park Folk Museum. The Isle of Skye Brewery has tours and a shop and Talisker Whiskey Distillery produces single-malt whiskey and is located beside Loch Harport on the west coast. There are two golf courses, river, loch and sea fishing, horse-riding, pony-trekking, and a variety of walks. There is an abundance of wildlife ideal for nature-watchers with golden eagles, deer, otters, basking sharks, dolphins, whales and seals.

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Glendale Toy Museum

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Carters Rest (1.28 miles)

Carters Rest

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We are a purpose built guesthouse situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Skye and only ten minutes from the world famous Three Chimneys restaurant. The guesthouse offers ... More

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Six Willows Bed and Breakfast (2.04 miles)

Six Willows Bed and Breakfast
This comfortable Bed and Breakfast between the hills of MacLeod's Tables and Loch Pooltiel, with views over lovely open Glendale with its hills, river, wide sky scapes and sea views to the outer islands ... More | visit website
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Shorefield Guest House (11.74 miles)

Shorefield Guest House
Shorefield House offers luxury accommodation in a quiet, loch side village location. Situated close to Dunvegan castle, the Waternish Peninsula and Portree, it offers an ideal place to stay to tour the island. Many excellent ... More | visit website
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Ullinish Country Lodge (11.97 miles)

Ullinish Country Lodge

Superbly situated overlooking Lochs Bracadale and Harport with the dramatic Cullin mountains beyond, Ullinish Lodge will offer you peace and tranquillity.

Dating back to 1757, this fine former farmhouse with its stunning views and homely atmosphere ... More | visit website

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Skeabost Country House (15.75 miles)

Skeabost Country House

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Skeabost Country House Hotel stands within large private grounds at the edge of Loch Snizort. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Scottish highlands and visiting the ... More

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Bayside Gallery (17.70 miles)

Bayside Gallery

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STUNNING WATERSIDE LOCATION, SURROUNDED BY 360 DEGREES OF UNINTERUPTED BREATHTAKING SCENERY. ACCOMPANIED BY BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS. SET ALONG A BIRD SANTUARY WITH ROMANTIC STROLLS NEARBY.Your holiday location in the geologically unique, ... More

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Morrison Cottage (18.38 miles)

Morrison Cottage

n a crofting community set amidst spectacular scenery below the Cuillins, Morrison Cottage, attached, and the newly built MacNab House are both set on an elevated location with glorious views over the loch and surrounding ... More | visit website

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Blue Lobster (18.89 miles)

Blue Lobster

Gloriously set beside a waterfall at the head of Glen Eynort, this comfortable timber property offers an ideal base for walking, climbing, bird watching, diving and scrambling or simply relaxing in quiet seclusion. Its living ... More | visit website

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Tigh Dearg Hotel & Leisure Club (19.91 miles)

Tigh Dearg Hotel & Leisure Club

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Whether you choose to visit our beautiful island to walk on mile after mile of unspoilt beaches, fish one of our thousand freshwater lochs, visit our world renowned bird reserve ... More

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Givendale Guest House (20.02 miles)

Givendale Guest House
At Givendale, we try to help you sample some of the joys the Isle of Skye has to offer. We do this by offering a bed and a great breakfast. The Givendale provides you with ... More | visit website

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