Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Minginish
Loch Harport, to the north of the Cuillin, divides the Minginish Peninsula from the rest of
Skye. On its southern shore lies the village of Carbost, home to the smooth, sweet and
smoky Talisker malt whisky, produced at
Talisker Distillery
(
01478-614308;
www.discovering-distilleries.com
;
guided tour £6; 9.30am-5pm Mon-Sat Apr-Oct, plus
11am-5pm Sun Jul & Aug, 10am-4.30pm Mon-Fri Nov-Mar)
. This is the only distillery on
Skye; the guided tour includes a free dram. Magnificent
Talisker Bay
, 5 miles west of
Carbost, has a sandy beach, sea stack and waterfall.
Sleeping & Eating
Old Inn££
(
01478-640205;
www.theoldinnskye.co.uk
;
Carbost; s/d £48/76; )
The Old Inn is an
atmospheric wee pub, offering accommodation in bright B&B bedrooms and an appealing
chalet-style bunkhouse (from £15 per person). The bar is a favourite with walkers and
climbers from Glenbrittle, and serves excellent pub grub (£9 to £13, noon to 10pm), from
fresh oysters to haddock and chips. There's an outdoor patio at the back with great views
over Loch Harport.
B&B, HOSTEL
Skyewalker Independent Hostel £
(
01478-640250;
www.skyewalkerhostel.com
; Fiskavaig Rd, Portnalong; dm £13.50;
)
Three miles northwest of Carbost, this hostel is housed in the old village school.
HOSTEL
Getting There & Away
There are five buses a day on weekdays (one on Saturday) from Portree to Carbost via
Sligachan.
Portree (Port Righ)
POP 1920
Portree is Skye's largest and liveliest town. It has a pretty harbour lined with brightly
painted houses and there are great views of the surrounding hills. Its name (from the Gael-
