Allt DeargLocal facilities
On this page we've tried to pool some information that maybe of use or interest to you, whether you are thinking of booking one of the cottages, or whether you have booked and are making plans. We also leave a pack of information in the cottages with many brochures and leaflets on tourist attractions and facilities.
Shopping Tourist Information Eating and Drinking Miscellaneous Cottage facilities
The main shopping centre is in Portree (supermarket now open on Sundays!) about 10 miles north. There is also a good Co-op in Broadford on the main road which is open 7 days/week, until 10.00pm on weekdays. Beside it is a 24 hour petrol station selling milk and a few other essentials. This can be useful on the day of your arrival, as you pass through Broadford on your way from the bridge or either of the mainland ferries (from Mallaig or Glen Elg). Banks - Royal Bank of Scotland, Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank all have branches and cash machines in Portree. Broadford has a Bank of Scotland with a cash machine. There are post offices in Portree and Broadford. Sunday newspapers can be bought at the Sligachan hotel, about half a mile from the cottage.
The main tourist information centre is in Portree (open from 9.00am to 8.00pm on weekdays, 10.00am to 4.00pm on Sundays. Tel: 01478 612137), but there are also smaller ones in Broadford and Dunvegan. A folder with some general tourist information and brochures is left in the cottage.
Sligachan Hotel and Wet Weather Centre At the Sligachan Hotel which is about half a mile or 15 min walk from the cottage, is a bar serving food all day (from 11.00am to 9.00pm every day). Their selection of malt whisky is renowned in the climbing fraternity and they also stock ales from their own micro-brewery. There are also pool and snooker tables, a number of arcade games, and a creche. Outside there is an adventure playground. The hotel also has a restaurant. PLEASE NOTE THE HOTEL IS NOW CLOSED OVER THE WINTER (roughly Nov - end Feb).
The nearest doctor is in Carbost (01478 640202), or Portree (01478 612013). There are hospitals in Portree and Broadford.
Churches - Carbost has a Church of Scotland and both Free Churches. Portree has these and Episcopalian and Roman Catholic services. Jehovah Witnesses meet in Sconser and the Bahais in Broadford.
Beaches - Glenbrittle, Fiscavaig and Talisker are the closest sandy ones.
Golf - There is a 9 hole course at Sconser about 3 miles away.
Swimming - the burn by the cottage has some lovely pools, and the Sligachan river some larger ones. The sea is never far away, but if you long for chlorine and warmth then Portree has a public swimming pool.
Fishing - in season river, loch and sea fishing are available locally (ask us for details).
Boat Trips - are available from a number of places, including Broadford, Portree, and into Loch Coruisk from Elgol (highly recommended for those who don't want to brave the walk!)
Talisker Distillery is in Carbost and runs tours. Check on 01478 640203 for times and please note that children under 8 are not allowed on the tours.
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Glendrynoch Cottages - cottages@glendrynoch.co.uk Mrs. Peppe, Glendrynoch Lodge, Carbost, Isle of Skye, IV47 8SX, Scotland Tel: 01478 640218, Fax: 08700 524921
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