http://www.isleofskyehotels.info The ultimate guide to Isle of Skye hotels, things to see and do, great places to eat and more. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 20:46:54 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Where land meets sea is truly dramatic in many Isle of Skye photos. This shot clearly illustrates the striking contrasts, colours, and natural scenic beauty. http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/photo-gallery/isle-of-skye-cliffs/ Thanks again to the natural beauty found on the Isle of Skye in Western Scotland, as well as the wonders of Creative Commons licensed content on Flickr. While it's doubtful that you'll find these colours naturally, with the proper technique in HDR photoshoots, the Isle of Skye can come alive in ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/photo-gallery/cuillin-ridge-skye/ There are few places in the world with as many possible sunset photo opportunities as on Scotland's Isle of Skye. This shot, as found on Flickr's Creative Commons section, highlights what can be done with the right camera (and possibly HDR techniques). http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/photo-gallery/isle-of-skye-sunset/ Bosville Hotel is located in Portree, overlooking the Portree harbour. With two incredible restaurants, a fine meal is always close at hand. Chandlery Restaurant chef John Kelly was recently given a stunning review in The Guardian, who said that his Shiitake Mushroom and Truffle Soup is “about as close to the ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/4-star-hotels/bosville-hotel/ Kintail Lodge Hotel is located on the A87 road to Skye and is at the base of the Five Sisters of Kintail, and on the shores of Loch Duich. The location of the Kintail lodge hotel makes it an great setting off point for touring the surrounding areas of Lochalsh, ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/3-star-hotels/kintail-lodge-hotel/ There are many incredible sights when diving in and around Scotland, such as the the Edible Sea Urchin pictured above.  Thanks to Scotdiver and Flickr for sharing the great photograph! While there are a number of great dive shops to choose from in Scotland, if you are considering diving off the ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/activities/diving-off-skye/ MacLeod's Tables are a beautiful sight at any time of day.  Dunorin House Hotel, just a few miles from Dunvegan Castle, features views of MacLeod's Tables, the Cuillins, and Loch Roag.  Having such fantastic views is a good reason to consider staying at Dunorin House!  Note that the above photo was ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/3-star-hotels/dunorin-house-hotel/ Skye, or the Isle of Skye, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in all of the Highlands of Scotland.  There are a good many reasons for this popularity, including the history, scenery, activities, food, drink, and accommodation.  However, the one common thread amongst virtual all who visit this ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/about-isle-of-skye/isle-of-skye-an-introduction/ Though not pictured with a sunny sky and throngs of cheering sunworshippers dotting white sandy beaches, Portree, particularly the harbour, is beautiful any time of year. Portree comes from the Gaelic Port-an-Righ which means Port of the Kings.  This is presumably due to King James V paying the Isle a visit ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/photo-gallery/portree-harbour/ Toravaig House Hotel is one of my personal favourite hotels on the Isle of Skye for a multitude of reasons.  It's obvious from the moment you set foot on the secluded grounds in the 'Garden of Skye' that this is first class choice for lodging, with incredible attention to detail and ... http://www.isleofskyehotels.info/4-star-hotels/toravaig-house-hotel-isle-of-skye/