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Skye & the Islands
Skye epitomises the romantic image of Scotland. The jagged peaks of the Cuillin tear
through the mist, and the ghosts of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald haunt the
hallways of Dunvegan Castle. Weather permitting, Skye is also a paradise for walkers and
wildlife enthusiasts; its rugged hills, lonely lochs and scenic coastlines are home to golden
eagles, red deer, otters and seals.
To the south, the bustling port of Oban is the 'gateway to the isles', with regular ferries to
the peaceful backwaters of Kerrera and Lismore, the dramatic landscapes of Mull and the
wild, windswept beaches of Coll and Tiree.
Mull can lay claim to some of the finest and most varied scenery in the Scottish islands.
Add in two impressive castles, a narrow-gauge railway and the sacred island of Iona and
you can see why it's sometimes impossible to find a spare bed on the island.
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