Bornesketaig Church

Bornesketaig Church
Bornesketaig Church

Another place not to be missed on a trip around the Trotternish Peninsula are the ruins of Bornesketaig Church. Visible from Kilmuir Cemetery and just a short distance from the A855. It is an ideal quick visit and then take a picnic down to Camus Mor on the shore. It is not accessible for wheelchair users due to the uneven terrain and large building stones strewn around. Sarah did well with her sticks as the church is only a few metres from the roadside.

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Cill Chriosd

Cill Chriosd or Christ’s Church as it translates into English stands elevated above the B8083 Broadford-Torrin-Elgol road in south Skye. Now in ruins this former Parish Church is on a sight known for Christian worship since the 7th Century. Access is not wheelchair friendly as the church stands atop a small hill and there are steps and rough ground in the graveyard. However with a bit of help from me and her trusty sticks Sarah managed a steady potter around to see the sights. The view from the road is also very good.

Cill Chriosd
Cill Chriosd
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