Hill walking and climbing

• You can walk the famous Trotternish Ridge
• White Wave Outdoor Centre has Climbing and Hill walking activities
• There are many beautiful walks in Trotternish very near the Old Mill Cottage

One of the best times for walking in Trotternish is during the evening and early morning, particularly in the summer months when there are long periods of daylight and an extended twilight. The colours take on an extra richness and vibrancy at these times. Moreover, beautiful sunrises and sunsets can be enjoyed such as the one over Uig Bay. 

Daytime walking is of course a joy too and glorious views can be had from all the walks listed. The picture on the left shows the mountains of the Isle of Harris seen from near Uig. Trotternish is famous for the Trotternish Ridge which runs down the centre of the region all the way to Portree. The ridge features the spectacular rock formations of the Old Man of Storr at the south end, and the Quiraing at the north end, near the holiday cottage. Much of the ridge is easy to walk along, and there are views to the Outer Isles in the north and west, the Cuillins in the south, and the mainland in the east. Wherever you walk in Trotternish there are great views because it is surrounded on three sides by the sea and practically whichever direction you look there are islands and / or mountains to be seen over the sea.

History, Archaeology & Geology
At Staffin Museum you can discover dinosaurs in Trotternish! Investigate the archaeology & geology of Trotternish
There are many ancient monuments in the Trotternish area including Kensalyre standing stones, Menhir standing stone near Uig, Kilvaxter Souterrain, Carn Liath Chambered Cairn near Uig, Carn Ban Stone near Staffin, Dun Grianan Broch near Kilmuir, Raisaburgh Cairn near Staffin, Borve Stone Row, Tote / Clach Ard Snizort (Class I Pictish Symbol)
You can also discover the history of the peoples of Skye from the earliest times, and the development of Christianity.

Duntulm Castle is an interesting ruined castle with superb views of the Outer Isles. There is a popular walk from here to Rubha Hunish, where there is an old coastguard station from which you can view an abundance of wildlife.
There is a monument to Flora MacDonald, the lady who is famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie to evade capture by the government troops after the ill-fated Jacobite Rebellion of 1745/6.
Skye Museum of Island Life has a fascinating collection of artefacts and restored thatched cottages. It is in Kilmuir, a small village north of Uig and beside the road to Kilmaluag. We are grateful to the Uig Community Website for permission to use their photograph of the Museum.

The dramatic Quiraing rock formation and The Old Man of Storr form the central spine of Trotternish and are only a short drive away, offering breathtaking views across Skye and walks along the Trotternish Ridge. The magical and eerie Fairy Glen also has fantastic views and lovely walks behind Uig (about 15 minutes drive away), where four waterfalls cascade down to a sunken valley below.  The islands of the Outer Hebrides can be reached by daily ferries from Uig.

Sailing
Boat trips are available from nearby Staffin. Sailing is a popular activity in this area.

Cycling
Bicycles can be hired from nearby Uig. This part of Skye has quite long stretches of reasonably flat roads, although there are some steep hills for those who wish to keep fit!

Wildlife
if you are interested in wildlife, plants, animals, and marine life, there is much to see -  bird watching, botany and flora, Flodigarry Island Seals, Whales, Dolphins & Porpoises.

Fishing
Local sea and inland fishing is excellent (in season) and there are abundant sea birds and wildlife to attract a keen eye.

Eating Out
An excellent selection of local fresh food is served locally at Flodigarry and Duntulm. Other restaurants are in Portree (capital town of Skye) about 30 minutes drive away.  Flodigarry Hotel has a superb restaurant, ideal if you are too tired after a day's walking on the magnificent Trotternish Ridge! Flodigarry dining is silver-service but informal and relaxed - dress smart casual. A full four course table d'hote dinner menu £36 (at time of writing) - varied daily - is provided together with traditional Sunday lunches from £18. The restaurant overlooks beautiful Staffin Bay - towards the majestic Torridon mountains on mainland Scotland. The award winning food is every bit as good as the view - locally sourced produce includes home grown vegetables, soft fruit and herbs from the Flodigarry walled kitchen garden as well. There is a wide choice of food and you can eat in the Dining Room (table d'hote), the Conservatory (table d'hote or bistro menu), the Bistro (eat bistro or table d'hote) or the Terrace (bistro menu). Flodigarry Hotel is only a very short drive down the road from Kilmaluag, and can easily be walked to, if you are reasonably fit.

Watersports 
at Whitewave Outdoor Centre - Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, Windsurfing, Canoeing.

Other sporting activities include Archery, Cycling - Skye Bicycle Hire (01470 542316), golf (01470 532202)

Trotternish Art Gallery
Uig Pottery makes unique pottery using their own clay recipe, with decorations inspired by the surrounding sea and landscape. It is a small family business. The pottery is next to the pier car park in Uig.
TouchWood is a wood recycling workshop based in Uig mainly using discarded pallets to create bespoke pieces of furniture and craft items, using a significant number of people who may have disabilities or health problems, or who are long term unemployed. The first truly island social firm in Scotland, TouchWood was established by the Social Firm Development Group and has received funding with the help of a variety of funding sources. Visitors are given a warm welcome. It is situated near the pier in Uig, behind the Uig Sevice Station / Caledonian MacBrayne Buildings and is open 9-5 weekdays.

Skyelight Candles is the only candle workshop on the Isle of Skye. From its beautifully located workshop in Staffin overlooking the Quiraing, comes fine quality hand crafted candles. They have a special Skye range: Red Cuillin, Staffin Bay and Quiraing, which reflect the stunning scenery found on this most magical of islands. Being heather scented, when lit, they bring a touch of the Highlands into your home. Also available from the shop are candle holders (made on the island), local crafts, cards, jams, marmalades, tablet and an abundance of specially designed candles to suit all tastes. And remember: since every candle is hand crafted - no two candles are alike. You can also get refreshments from the shop. Open 10am to 5pm, Tuesdays through Sundays between Easter and the end of September. They are also open two weeks prior to Christmas. If you should wish to visit the candle workshop at any other time, then just call them on 01470 562738 and make an appointment - they'll be more than happy to open for you.

Isle of Skye Brewery

Columba 1400 Community Centre