The romantic misty isle of Skye, the Winged Isle, is well known for its scenery, mountains, history, castles, distilleries, legends and people. Spend a few days here because there is much to see and the scenery is fantastic. Take the road to Elgol and look across to the awesome circle of the Cuillin Mountains. If you have time take a boat trip from Elgol into Loch Coruisk where the Cuillins will surround you. In the north visit Dunvegan Castle or the jagged peaks of Storr.
The Cuillin hills of Skye
After touring the island you can return to the mainland crossing the bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh, from where you can take the famous scenic train ride eastwards to Inverness. If heading north by car, you can drive through the pictureque village of Plockton, where Hamish Macbeth was filmed, into Wester Ross and the Northern Highlands. Alternatively head south via Eilean Donan Castle, Glen Shiel and Invergarry to Fort William.
Another route from Skye to Fort William is by the car ferry from Armadale to Mallaig - this is the Road To The Isles.