Isle of Skye is incredible, breathtaking, a dream come true and you need to see it or put it on your bucket list so you won’t forget.
There are things you need and you don’t even realise it. I am a mom of only 1 kid (huge respect to all moms who have more than one) and it seems like I have a super relaxed life. She is a fairly easy kid, not much drama, unless we don’t pack her pink dress. Bad eater lately, but I trick her with smoothies which taste like banana, but include spinach, avocado and kale. I manage. I also manage my job, as it’s freelance, so I’m my own boss (it may sound easy, but when you’re a freelancer you realise that you work 24/7). I can juggle. In the past 4 years of Mia’s life (ok, 4 will be in 3 weeks time), I did a lot of self improvement in the category of juggling my life and work. I plan, I try to be focused, I write things down. I use each spare minute to make lists or write things for blog or look for things for articles and so on and so on. Sometimes when you meet me on a street, I am so focused on what I am supposed to do, on trying to figure out what will be the best set up for pictures or what magical ingredient I am missing, that I may act slightly like a lunatic 😀 Again, life.
I guess, what I am trying to say is, that all of us need to disconnect from time to time. I did it for a week on the Isle of Skye. You may think that this is an easy thing to do, but believe me it is not at all. How can you make it happen? You choose a place with no internet and no phone reception! I did it kind of accidentally, and at first I was trying to find any spot where the Internet will work. I did it. It was located in a middle of a garden. But as the garden was located on the Isle of Skye in November, it was windy and it was raining a lot. Can you imagine me standing with a phone at night, with no lights around except for the one from a phone? Someone did and while passing next to our hut, started to laugh at me. Literally, someone was laughing that I choose to stand in a rain to check my messages. I am good at learning, so I learned my lesson fast. Destiny gave me a hut with no net options, so I’ll use it. I did cheat a bit, to upload some Instagram pictures, but it is acceptable I hope.
Isle of Skye is incredible, breathtaking, a dream come true and you need to see it or put it on your bucket list so you won’t forget. If you are a person with a brave heart, choose a thatch, enjoy evenings over a fireplace and read a lot of books. The internet is a freedom, but lack of internet may set you free.
We stayed in a thatch, not because of a brave heart, but because we were passing it in August (Scotland guide will be here soon) and it looked so extremely beautiful, that I stopped the car and checked on google maps if maybe this place is for rent (true about how I do it). It was! I booked it straight away for the off season and a few months later we were back in the same place.
I don’t even know how to describe it. This place has everything you need – games, books, dvd, nature around, awesome location, well equipped kitchen and the sweetest owners ever. We rent it online on a website I did not know. We arrived when it was already dark and open the door (which were unlocked) to a warm interior with a fire in the fireplace, biscuits and tea. It definitely made my evening. We loved it so much, the whole hut, that we kept saying it over and over again. In the morning the owner came by just to say hello. This is fully, 100% not an advertisement. If you feel like a beautiful experience, maybe Katie Ann’s Thatch is for you as well.
Isle of Skye is beautiful and what I’d like to advise you is to rent a car and go around it as much as possible. There are beautiful places everywhere. But if you like to be better prepared, here you go.
Spots we love on Isle of Skye
Neist Point – you need to experience it it understand the beauty of it. I could write it next to each spot in this guide, but I’ll try to avoid repeating things. Imagine climbing a top of a high hill, you will have a stunning view. The whole walk all the way to the lighthouse is stunning. We also saw one of the prettiest sunsets that day.
Old Man of Storr – it is still a dream to go for this walk. We did about 50m and it was very windy, so Mia said she wants to go back (you change your plans a lot when you travel with a 3 year old). I took some shots from a distance, so you can imagine how it may feel to be all the way up there.
Quiraing – if you’re not much into walks, fight this feeling. But if you can’t, over here it’s enough to make a few steps out of a car. Lord of the rings fans – you will feel like you’re in the movie.
Kilt Rock View point – This is the easy one. Too easy not to see it. Beautiful waterfall and a nice break. The coast line is impressive as well.
Sgurr na Stri Trailhead – you can walk along a river and reach a house with located in the dreamiest location. Or just admire the view.
Elgol – There is a beach with beautiful rock formation. Worth seeing.
Fairy Pools – awesome walk and if you are brave enough, you can have a dive.
Eileen Donan Castle – just outside of the island, but since you’re so close, go there as well.
Hairy Cows I love each one of them. I could upload many more pictures of them, but I am trying to control myself.
Where to eat:
The Caledonian Cafe – Very nice breakfast. We had waffles with egg and bacon – yummy. Egg and bacon roll was delicious as well.
Cafe Sia – they say that this is the best pizza place on the island – I agree. I’d also add the best breakfast and coffee.
Caroy House – a bit more fancy and so wooooow. Fish – double wow. Steak – tripple wow.
MacKenzie’s Bakery – if you don’t feel like cooking, take some sandwiches from this place. Very nice prices, delicious creations (also cakes) and sweet service.
So pretty! Love the photos. I just got back from disconnecting (a cruise from Hawaii to Tahiti) so now it’s time for me to reconnect. 🙂
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wow, lucky you! sounds fabulous!
Wowwwww Marta! Thanks for the ride, I take note for a possible trip to Scotland <3
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you’ll love this place!
This was completely amazing. Thank you so much for sharing these!
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this is a beautiful place
So beautiful, your photos are magical!
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thank you!
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THis is a dream of mine, I think I would probably write an entire book if I stayed a week there, the inspiration would be just pristine and perfect!!!
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you could! I had a lot of time to think 🙂
A friend of mine lived in Ireland for 18 months and traveled a lot while there. She said the Isle of Skye was her favorite place and now I see why. It’s gorgeous! And that thatch hut is just perfect. I love finding places where you can enjoy your surrounding even while inside. Lovely post!