Skye is a perfect location for walkers/hillwalkers and mountaineers. It has a wide variety of walks and climbs to suit all abilities, from mountains and hills to more gentle walks.

Within a short drive of the croft you have the choice of some of the most dramatic walking country namely The Storr and The Quirang.The views from the top of both are breathtaking.

Experienced mountaineers will enjoy the many challenges of the Cuillins.

You can p lay golf on Sconser's 9 hole course or on the course at the Skeabost Hotel.

You can enjoy the thrills of a real game of Shinty in Portree.

There are lots of opportunities to ride from local stables.

You can take a day trip to the island of Raasay.

Go salmon fishing on Loch Snizort.

See eagles, buzzards and ravens as you follow footpaths up the Quirang or the Storr. Skye is one of the best places to see the white tailed sea eagle.

Shag, Cormorant, Kittiwake and Guillemot breed each year on the coastal cliffs of Skye.

Otters can regularly be seen on any part of the coast.

Several types of dolphin as well as killer, pilot and minkie whales can be seen further out to sea and Rubha Hunish - the most northerly point of the island - is a good place to watch from with a strong pair of binoculars.

Inland lochs provide sheltered winter feeding for ducks, geese and swans.

Grassland havens are home to one of scotland's most endangered birds the Corncrake .

The International Otter Survival Fund is found at the Skye Environmental Centre in Broadford.

In Broadford too you can visit the Skye Serpentarium.

Allow the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie and Flora MacDonald to unravel as you visit the locations pertinent to their story.

Follow in the footsteps of Boswell and Johnson who undertook their 'Hebridean Tour' in the 18th Century.

Find out for yourself about the Highland Clearances which between 1770's and 1850's were to see whole communities broken up and scattered to the four corners of the earth.

Visit Dunvegan Castle, the oldest inhabited castle in Britain, clan home of the MacLeods.

At the northern end of the island the magical scenery combines with history in the shape of the ruins of Duntulm Castle, the Flora MacDonald Memorial and the Museum of Island Life.

Within 10 minutes walking distance of the croft is St Columba's Isle. On the island is a grave yard and the ruins of two churches. A small chapel at the west of the island is the traditional burial place of the chiefs of the Clan Nicholson.

Closer still - at the end of the road! - see one of only 2 known engraved pictish symbol stones found on the Isle of Skye.

Why not treat yourselves to lunch or dinner at the award winning Three Chimneys restaurant?

Enjoy a pint and some food at the islands oldest watering hole The Stein Inn.

Drive further afield to sample the distillery tour at Talisker.

In Portree visit the arts centre An Tuireann and visitor centre Aros.

Visit Shilasdair the Skye yarn company for designer sweaters, knitkits, wool and woollen yarns, handspun garments and felted textiles all using beautiful natural dyes. All Scottish yarns and pure Scottish wool.

Indulge in Chocolates handmade locally by Vanilla Skye.

Handcrafted aromatherapy soaps and gifts can be found at the Isle of Skye Soap company.

Skye and Llochalsh Arts and Crafts Association encourages you to visit the many galleries, workshops and studios on the island.