Introduction

This evening I am reporting on the village of Armadale which is located close to the southern tip of the Isle of Skye in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.

Information on Armadale

Armadale has a high throughput of visitors because it is a ferry port. There is a regular link (about 30 mins crossing time) with Mallaig on the Scottish mainland opposite.

Although there are hotels and B&Bs in the area, Armadale is, essentially, a transit point as a function of the ferry link.

The name reflects historic, Norse (Viking) occupation and probably translates as ‘arms valley’.

Activities and Places of Interest:

• A good location for hiking as illustrated below, in this blog post.
• Nearby is the higher education college known as Sabhal Mòr Ostaig where Scottish Gaelic is the sole medium of instruction.
• About one mile from the ferry terminal is an excellent visitor centre with restaurant. This comprises Armadale Castle (a ruin) and extensive grounds, Museum of the Isles and Clan Donald Centre.
• The new Torabhaig Whisky Distillery at Teangue also welcomes visitors.
• Various artist and craft studios.

Point of Sleat hiking trail

This section records a three hour hike around the southermost point of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Key features:

• Sweeping views of the Small Isles and Knoydart Peninsula.

• Green crofts (farms) and white houses of Aird of Sleat.

• Featureless moorland landscape.

• Sheep with young lambs.
• Cows with calves,

• Spring flowers: primroses and violets.

• Hidden sandy bay with white, silica like sand.

• Interesting rock formations.

• Memorial to ex-R.A.F. member from WW2.

• Midden (dump) of shellfish in small cave.

• Remote, self-service cafe with honesty box.

More information on Isle of Skye

For more information on Skye, other islands and Scotland in general please refer Visitors’ Guide to Scotland, ISBN 978-1-9161332-0-4.This publication is also available via Kindle.