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The Magic of Waternish

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Waternish magic begins with the Fairy Bridge and the first spellbinding panorama of Loch Bay, Dunvegan Head and beyond to the Outer Isles. Though it boasts the oldest inn on Skye, Waternish is an example of how tourism can develop the local modern economies of the remoter crofting areas and today over 40 businesses offer first-rate services to the many visitors throughout the year who discover the delights of this unforgettable part of the island.
Most establishments are either available all year round or advertise their winter opening arrangements and times separately. Historic Stein Inn and the celebrated Lochbay Seafood Restaurant anchor numerous bed-and-breakfast and self catering facilities. Of the five four-star visitor attractions on the island, two are found in Waternish: Skyeskyns, Scotland’s unique exhibition sheepskin tannery and Shilasdair wool dyehouse are both high profile attractions.

Top-quality accommodation and hospitality facilities make this spectacular peninsula the perfect place for exploring the rich history and wildlife of the area, as well as the wide range of activities and visitor attractions on offer.

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Road to the Misty Isle

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PASSING through Lochaber, with its fabulous braes, high mountains and huge areas of wilderness, you might think you’ve seen all there is to see of the magnificent west Highlands, but you’d be wrong. If you continue north along the A82 Inverness road to Invergarry and then north west along the A87 towards the Isle of Skye you will find an area of such unimaginable beauty you’’ll catch your breath at the sights that meet you round every corner.

At the small village of Invergarry is the A82/A87 junction where you can either turn right for Inverness or left for the Isle of Skye and all points north west. Shiel Bridge is an ideal base from which to tour the immediate area, visit Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, a couple of hours’ drive away, or go over to the island of Skye or further up the north west coast beyond Kyle of Lochalsh to Plockton and Applecross.

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