Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
Cafe Cuil is the new name for the business formerly known as Donald John’s. Located in the same building in Satran on the Minginish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. On the B8009 about a mile before the turn off to Glen Brittle on the left. You will see the bright red roof. With a new owner the building has had an interior and menu refresh. However it remains just as accessible as before.
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The Fairy Pools are one of the top attractions on the Isle of Skye. Attracting thousands of visitors every year to this beautiful corner of the island. Recently the Outdoor Access Trust for Scotland has invested huge amounts into the infrastructure to support these visitor numbers. A new car park, toilet block and path have been created which increase accessibility and protect the environment surrounding the pools.
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The Uig Community Woodland comprises of three separate walks. The Shore Wood Wander is very accessible for wheelchair and walkers. The other two routes need a lot more mobility and are not wheelchair friendly. If you are in the north end of Skye it is a lovely spot to have a wander.
Continue reading “Uig Community Woodland”The Caledonian Cafe is on Wentworth Street in the centre of the village of Portree on the Isle of Skye. A small but popular cafe to meet and have lunch, coffee or ice cream . It has been closed for a couple of years but is now open again.
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New for 2022 in Portree is the Isle of Skye Candle Company Visitor Centre. Housed in what was formerly the Aros Centre on Viewfield Road. The new Visitor Centre still hosts the Cinema, Las Port Righ as well as a refurbished bar and restaurant. In the future it will also house the Isle of Skye Candle Company visitor experience.
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The Waverley is the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world and once a year it comes up to Skye. The Waverley Paddle Steamer offers several different cruises while on Skye, sailing from Kyle of Lochalsh, Armadale, Raasay or Portree. We opted for the cruise sailing from Portree and going up the coast to Staffin Island and back. It also operates from other ports in western Scotland and occasionally in England and Wales so check their website for details.
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Having being a feature of Skye since 1965 The Skye Museum of Island Life is a popular attraction on the island. It charts the history of life on the island during the nineteenth century. Despite it’s age it is still a reasonably accessible attraction and we enjoyed our visit. You can also link this visit to some other attractions in the area:
Duntulm Castle
Kilvaxter Souterrain
Kilmuir Cemetery
The Galley Seafood Cafe is a haven for lovers of freshly caught and beautifully cooked seafood. There are also many meat options using local produce and vegetarian options too. When creating the premises it seems that accessibility was at the forefront of the plans. A lovely spot to enjoy lunch or dinner on Skye.
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Relish Portree is a very popular Deli and now also a cafe. Popular with locals and visitors alike it is a place to find good quality freshly prepared food in central Portree. The Deli and counter downstairs is highly accessible. The new cafe upstairs will be tricky if you struggle with or cannot manage stairs.
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The Dunvegan is a restaurant, cafe and deli-shop situated in Dunvegan, north west Skye. It is a great place from where you can explore many of Skye’s attractions. Within a couple of minutes you are on the road to Dunvegan Castle and the Coral beach at Claigan. In the other direction you will be on the road to Bharcasaig Bay and Neist Point. Yet only less than 20 miles from Portree. We joined our visit to The Dunvegan to one with Dunvegan Castle.
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