Located in the village of Dunvegan the Giant MacAskill Museum is a favourite place for visitors to Skye. Open Easter to October it is well worth a visit if you are passing through Dunvegan. Despite the museum being in an old thatched croft house there is plenty of space inside for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
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Dunvegan Castle is a top visitor attraction on the Isle of Skye and we are long overdue a visit. The ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan MacLeod for over 800 years the castle and gardens are full of history. Be sure to check their website for the most up to date information about opening hours, tickets etc before you visit.
Neist Point
Neist Point is the most westerly point on the Isle of Skye. Located on the Duirinish peninsula it has been one of the must see places for visitors to the island. But be prepared for the journey there, as it isn’t for the faint hearted. You are sharing a single track road for 20 miles with everyone else trying to see this iconic view!
The Two Churches Walk
The Two Churches Walk is a circular route on the outskirts of Dunvegan. Covering approximately two miles it is not a wheelchair friendly walk and you will need a decent amount of mobility as the walk covers moorland and woodland tracks. Although not suitable for everyone with mobility issues, it is a lovely spot so it is worth giving it a try if you are able. A detailed description and full route can be found on Walk Highlands.
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Blas Skye is at the northern end of Dunvegan just opposite the police station. You cannot miss the quirky stone patchwork on the front of the traditional building. Blas Skye is a Cafe, Takeaway, Deli and has a couple of rooms to let.
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