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Teeny's Cottage - Skye activities

The Isle of Skye is full of great places to visit, things to do and places to eat; here are some of our personal favourites
click on the name to go to their website. Many establishments are closed through the winter, so please check their opening times

  • The Skye Serpentarium - A wonderful collection of snakes, lizards and amphibians. You can hold one or just look. Teeny's Cottage is proud to sponsor The Skye Serpentarium.
  • The Skye Museum of Island Life - See how people lived on Skye before the days of computers, mobiles, electricity, and all things modern.
  • Skyelight Candles - Excellent home made candles, cards and gifts.
  • Phil Gorton Studio - Great photographs and cards of the more unusual aspects of Skye's incredible landscapes.
  • Skye Skyns - See how sheep skins are turned into rugs, gloves, bags etc. Next to Brae Fasach Studio. Visit both and have some refreshment at Ian's Studio.
  • Edinbane Pottery - Some of the best hand thrown pottery you're likely to find anywhere; see it made when you visit.
  • Brae Fasach Studio - Beautiful paintings and innovative pottery. Next to Skye Skyns. Ian also has a small café.
  • The Isle of Skye Soap Company - Superb soaps and oils handmade with only natural ingredients.
  • Shilasdair - Excellent handmade knitwear, some even made from the owners own sheep; hand dyed yarns available too.
  • Island Cycles, Rod & Reel - Bikes and fishing equipment for hire by the day or week.
  • Whitewave Activity Centre - Skye's centre for Kayaking, Wind Surfing, Archery, Hill Walking and Climbing
  • Walkhighlands - Skye's walking website guide. Maps of walks, places to visit and anything for walking; an excellent website.
  • The Edinbane Inn - Good food and ale, plus live music - Check their website for music events.
  • The Lodge - A Little further along from the Edinbane Inn. Very cosy, serving good bar and restaurant food, and excellent local real ale.
  • The Glenview Restaurant - Superb food in a relaxed atmosphere. One of Skye's gems!.
  • Red Roof CafĂ© Gallery - Superb! Award Winning. We Love it. All food home made or locally sourced if possible. Great for lunch in the Glendale area.
  • The Small & Cosy Teahouse - This is a gem! One of our favourites on Skye. Superb homemade soup, bread, cakes all handmade by owner Petra. You must try her excellent selection of teas, beautifully presented to enjoy slowly. Relax and take your time. We love the superb Oolong tea to finish our visit. At Digg, just past Staffin heading north.
  • Ellishadder Art Café - Another great food stop on the north east of Skye. Excellent homemade Vegetarian cuisine using only home grown or locally sourced produce. Plus a great place to buy the wonderful Ness Soaps, and Maggie's and Stuarts' hand woven cushions, rugs, and art.
  • The Stein Inn - Skye's oldest pub right by the water's edge. Good bar and restaurant food, plus a variety of real ales
  • The Old School Restaurant - Excellent food, beautifully presented, not to be missed.
  • Harbour View Restaurant - Superb seafood in a very cosy atmosphere.
  • Loch Bay Seafood Restaurant - Lovely seafood, intimate atmosphere, great location, friendly and very cosy.
  • The Three Chimneys - Another of the world's top restaurants right here on Skye. superb food in a casual, relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
  • Kinloch Lodge - The proud owners of a Michelin star makes for food at its finest, and set in a superb location.
  • Aros - Buy gifts, learn about eagles (see the eagle's nest webcam). Aros is also Skye's cinema and theatre.
  • The Misty Isle - An excellent boat trip to Loch Coruisk in the back of the Cuillin mountains.

More information

Contact details

Denis & Rose Blackham,
Fasgadh,
near Edinbane,
Portree
Isle of Skye
IV51 9PX map

telephone: (+44) 0 1470 582777
mobile: (+44) 0 7747 036101
email: denis@teenyscottage.com