The following links can be used to discover more about Kintail, The Lochalsh area, the Isle of Skye and Scotland in general.
Local website with information about the Lochalsh area: www.lochalsh.co.uk
General information about the Isle of Skye, amenities, attractions and things to do at: www.skye.co.uk
The skye bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh is not the only way to get to the island. An alternative is to drive the very scenic route from Grianan House to Glenelg and cross to Kylerhea via the Skye ferry, details at www.skyeferry.co.uk
For a guide to Scotlands attractions in general, www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk is the ultimate online guide.
Castles and Gardens
Eilean Donan Castle - Just 5 minutes by car is one of the most visited attractions in Scotland. For opening times and further information visit www.eileandonancastle.com
Urquhart Castle - The famous ruined castle on the shores of Loch Ness, catch sight of the monster; if you can! more at www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
Dunvegan Castle - The seat of the Clan MacLeod, located in the north of the Isle of Skye www.dunvegancastle.com
Attadale Gardens near Loch Carron is laid out in several styles, more at www.attadale.com
Armadale Castle and Gardens Once the seat of the Clan Donald located in the south west of Skye www.clandonald.com
Other Activities
Walking in Scotland there are numerous web sites detailing hill walks around the area, including www.walkinghighlands.co.uk
Explore the underwater world around Kyle of Lochalsh without getting wet be taking a trip on the glass bottom boat 'Atlantis', details at www.seaprobe.freeserve.co.uk
Grianan House, Inverinate, Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-Shire, IV40 8HE
Tel: 01599 511440
Email: janet@inverinate.wanadoo.co.uk