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saddle of venison, and a small selection of tasty vegetarian dishes that are more than an
afterthought.
Kyle of Lochalsh
POP 800
Before the controversial bridge, Kyle of Lochalsh was Skye's main ferry port. Visitors
now tend to buzz through town, but Kyle has an intriguing attraction if you're interested
in marine life.
Sights & Activities
Seaprobe Atlantis
(
0800 980 4846;
www.seaprobeatlantis.com
; adult/child from £13/7; Easter-Oct)
A
glass-hulled boat takes you on a spin around the kyle to spot seabirds, seals and maybe an
otter or two. The basic trip includes entertaining commentary and plenty of beautiful jelly-
fish; longer trips also take in a WWII shipwreck. Book at the tourist office.
BOAT TOUR
Sleeping & Eating
There's a string of B&Bs just outside of town on the road to Plockton.
Waverley££
(
01599-534337;
www.waverleykyle.co.uk
; Main St; mains £12-20; dinner Fri-Wed)
This superb restaurant is an intimate place with excellent service; try the Taste of Land
and Sea, combining Aberdeen Angus fillet steak with fresh local prawns, or one of several
other reliably good fish options. Blackboard specials offer a dinner deal if you eat before
7pm.
SCOTTISH
SEAFOOD
Buth Bheag£
(salads £3-5; 10am-5pm Tue-Fri, to 2pm Sat)
This tiny place by the water, near the
tourist office, has great takeaway fresh seafood salads and rolls for a pittance. Munch
them sitting by the harbour.
