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Tir
Alainn Bed and Breakfast accommodation the Isle of Skye is a member of
the Scottish Tourist Board, graded as four stars and will provide you
with all the comforts you need in a relaxing setting.
Tir Alainn is a comfortable modern bungalow set in 1 acre in an elevated position peacefully overlooking the sea affording superb views of the Red Cuillin, the islands of Pabay, Scalpay and Raasay and the mountains of Wester Ross with the added bonus of a seascape noted for it’s stunning sunsets.
Tir Alainn Accommodation
All rooms are tastefully furnished, The 2 doubles, the Hamish & the
Heather have en-suite toilet & shower, shaver points,heating, tea
/ coffee making facilities, alarm clock, satellite TV with DVD, hairdryers
& electric blankets providing great comfort in a relaxing atmosphere.
Wi-fi internet access is also available.
We even provide you with binoculars.
We also have a single room, the Seathrift, with en-suite facilities.
We serve our full & generous “Islander” breakfast to set
you up for your day of exploring. A light breakfast is also available
of course.
Accommodation and rooms:
Hamish Room (Double):
Furnished to a high standard the "Hamish" is a spacious double
room offering sensational sea views across Broadford bay to the Cuillin
hills and the islands of Pabay, Scalpay, Raasay and Rona.
Facilities include a generously proportioned en-suite shower room with
wash hand basin and WC.
There is plenty of wardrobe space in the bedroom as well as a TV, tea
& coffee making facilities, a hair dryer, an alarm clock and also
a set of binoculars to enable you to enjoy the view from your window.
Heather Room (Double):
The Heather room is a double room which has been refurbished to a high
standard. Facilities are similar to those on offer in the Hamish room.
Seathrift Room (Single):
The Seathrift room is en-suite and has wonderful views of the Sleat hills.
As with the other rooms the Seathrift is well equipped.
NB All rooms are non smoking and are fitted with smoke alarms.
Guest Lounge:
A lounge is available for you to relax in the evening and plan your next
day. There is a library of books with a mainly local and Scottish theme
as well as maps of Skye and the surrounding area. You can also peruse
our collection of single malt whiskies.
Why not relax in the guest lounge in the evening and take an opportunity to read our collection of books on the history of Skye, and the many walks and climbs whilst enjoying the view. We have a selection of maps to assist your planning.
Guided hill walking and coastal walks are available.
Several restaurants of a high standard where local produce can be enjoyed
are all within easy reach, 4 being 5-10 minutes drive from here and another
is only a short walk away. The many hotels and restaurants on Skye serve
excellent local specialties including freshly caught seafood.
Food:
Here at Tir Alainn to complement surroundings there is an emphasis on
high quality food (locally sourced wherever possible) which is then simply
prepared for you by your hostess, Pam
Try our special "Islander" breakfast which includes local free-range
eggs (prepared to your preference), prime bacon, mushrooms, tomatoes and
Pam's delicious home-made pork sausages! The award winning Stornaway black
pudding is also available on request.
If the "Islander" breakfast is not to your liking, then why
not try our smoked salmon and scrambled eggs. The smoked salmon comes
from the Isle of Skye seafood company just across the bay from us in Broadford.
From the same company we also purchase kipper fillets that are some of
the best you will ever taste with no artificial colouring.
For those who prefer a lighter breakfast there is a selection of cereals
or freshly-made porridge followed by a fresh fruit salad with natural
yogurt or a selection of cheeses with cooked ham.
All of the above is accompanied by either a selection of teas or a cafettiere
of freshly brewed coffee (decaffeinated is also available).
To finish off your breakfast you should try Pam's home-made preserves:
A variety of jams and marmalade made to a "Three Chimneys" recipe.
Evening meals are available but only by prior arrangement - 48 hours notice
is normally necessary. Once again, as with our breakfasts, there is a
heavy reliance on local produce.
This can include dishes such as local venison casserole, Hebridean seafood
pie, salmon or roast lamb amongst others. Special dietary requirements
can be catered for, but again advance notice is appreciated.
Guiding
Location of Tir Alainn and places to see:
We are 80 miles from Fort William and 85 miles from Inverness. We are
situated at the south end of the island, only 5 miles from the Skye bridge
on the A87 and 8 miles from the only remaining traditional ferry link
to the mainland at Kylerhea where there is also an otter haven.
The ferry here is reached by way of one of the oldest and most winding
roads on Skye, a drover‘s route which leads to the mainland at Glenelg
where a pictish broch may be seen and lunch taken at the local hotel.
Broadford, our nearest village is 2 miles along the main road and the
rest of this lovely island is easily accessible from here.
The safe sandy beach at Ashaig is only a 10 minute stroll away from here
where seals, otters and bird life abound amongst the crystal clear water
and coral shores.
Christianity was brought to Skye by St. Mulrubha, one of St Columba's
monks, here at Ashaig and the excavated remains of his cell can still
be seen.
The island is larger than most people think, about 60 miles long, and
is made up of several very different peninsulas and needs a few days visit
to do it any justice. Incredibly due to its winged shape it has a coastline
of over 900miles!
Skye is famous, quite rightly, for all the natural beauty it has to offer
along with many items of cultural and historical interest.
There are several museums of crofting life, a Gaelic college, the Clan Donald Centre where genealogy may be investigated, castles, a heritage centre with theatre and cinema, regular ceilidhs, swimming pool, 2 golf courses, horse riding, many art galleries and craft outlets, the local whisky distillery, a serpentarium right here in Broadford, but most of all there is the island itself which cannot be compared with any other off the coast of Britain.
The scenery is magnificent and you are never more than 5 miles from the sea. The Cuillins are rugged and dramatically beautiful and climbers come from all over the world to meet their challenge.
There are, of course, walks and climbs to suit everyone and we have several excellent books to help you plan these. We can highly recommend guided walks, activities and boat trips such as those run by Seafari, the Whitewave Centre and on the “Bella Jane” or the “Family Pride 2”.
The island is a photographer‘s and artist‘s paradise due to the stunning views and unique light affects and the discerning tourist can be part of all we have to offer here.
The main roads are of a good standard but some are single
track which may seem a novelty but require everyone to drive with courtesy
and consideration.
Try not to rush around Skye as you will miss out on so much but most of
all take time to relax and enjoy just being here.
TIR ALAINN will provide you with a convenient base for all activities.
Why not let Ron take you off the beaten track and discover the parts of Skye and Lochalsh that the ordinary tourist never sees. Ron is a professional mountain guide with nearly 40 years of hill walking/mountaineering experience and 30 years of exploring Skye.
The walks range from challenging ascents of Cuillin munros and ridge scrambling to the lesser heights of the Red hills, the Storr, Quirang, McLeod's Tables, Loch Coruisk etc.
There are also more gentle, coastal walks with a historic interest around
Talisker Bay, Borreraig & Suisnish and Gavin Maxwell's old home, Camusfearna,
at Sandaig.
A sense of adventure and a moderate to good level of fitness is required.
Technical equipment, such as helmets and harnesses, are provided for the
more demanding mountain excursions.
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