Isle of Skye

Fossil Museum

Tel: 01470 562321

Near to the Kilt Rock is the Fossil Museum at Ellishader. A huge dinosaur bone was found by the curator in August 1996. Open 9am - 6.30pm, Monday - Saturday. Admission charge.

Skye Museum of Island Life

Kilmuir, Isle of Skye (20 miles north-west of Portree)
Tel: 01470 552206    Fax: 0
Web: www.skyemuseum.co.uk

Group of 7 thatched cottages and an old smithy illustrating Highland life 100 years ago. Demonstrations given of carding and spinning at certain times. Open April - October, Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 5.30pm, and some other times the rest of the year. Admission charge.

Skye Original Prints

1 Wentworth St, Portree, Isle Of Skye, IV51 9EJ
Tel: 01478 612544
E-mail: tom@skyeprints.demon.co.uk

Tom MacKenzie's colour etchings - mainly of the Isle of Skye and Wester Ross have become popular collectors items and are exhibited worldwide. Raised in Portree, the Island's capital, the artist now lives and works there. The etchings are made on steel plates, three plates are used in the production of each image. The resultant prints are limited editions of 75 or less, and are printed on 300gm, Arches waterleaf paper.

Glendale Toy Museum

Holmisdale House, Glendale, Isle of Skye
Tel: 01470 511240
E-mail: skye.toy.museum@ukf.net
Web: www.toy-museum.co.uk

Award winning visitor attraction destroyed by fire in May 2002. Holmisdale House has now been completely re-built. Collection is now undergoing restoration or replacement. Any donations would be most welcome. Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 6pm. Adults £2.50, Children £1, Concessions available.

Cuillin View Gallery & Coffee Shop

Elgol, Isle of Skye
Tel/Fax: 01471 866223
E-mail: cuillinview@isleofskye.net
Web: www.isleofskye.net

With panoramic views across the sea to the islands of Soay to the west, Canna and Rum to the south and the Cuillin mountain range to the north, the Cuillin View Gallery & Coffee Shop is uniquely placed in Elgol at the end of the Strathaird peninsular on the Isle of Skye. Works by local and national artists on display. Open daily, April - October, for Speciality Coffees and Refreshments.

An Tuireann Arts Centre & Cafe

Struan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9EG
Tel: 01478 613306    Fax: 01478 613156
E-mail: exhibitions@antuireann.org.uk
Web: www.antuireann.org.uk

Centre for contemporary visual arts and crafts with a changing exhibition, education and outreach programme bringing the best of Scottish and International artists to Skye and promoting local talent throughout the year. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and stunning views, over lunch or a cup of 'the best coffee on Skye'. For a special treat or a unique gift enjoy shopping in our craft gallery with a range of crafts, hand-made greeting cars and poetry & art books.

Raven Press Gallery

Colbost, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZS
Tel: 01470 511748
E-mail: raven@kathleenlindsley.co.uk
Web: www.kathleenlindsley.co.uk

Gallery contains the work of Kathleen M. Lindsley, wood engraver and illustrator. Engravings printed from the woodblock by the artist using an Albion hand-press of c. 1845. Landscapes, birds and beasts available in miniature.

Borreraig Park

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZX
Tel: 01470 511311
E-mail: borreraigpark@supanet.com
Web: www.glendale-skye.org.uk

Acclaimed local history museum and purveyor of bagpipes, silver, knitwear wool and other quality goods made on Skye.

Giant MaCaskill

Tigh na Bruaich, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8WA
Tel: 01470 521296
E-mail: anniemac@annemacaskil.u-net.com

Exhibition with model of tallest 'true' giant Angus MacAskill & stories of his feats of strength.

Orbost Gallery

Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, IV55 8ZB
Tel: 01470 521207
E-mail: info@orbostgallery.co.uk
Web: www.orbostgallery.co.uk

Art gallery showing landscape paintings, wood engravings, calligraphy, artists materials, picture framing. Apr-Oct daily 10am-6pm daily, or by appointment out with these times.