Guidebook for your holiday in Dornie
Shopping
in Balmacara (also a branch in Portree ) homeware/gifts/clothes. Highly recommend.
6 locals recommend
The Home in Highlands
The Squarein Balmacara (also a branch in Portree ) homeware/gifts/clothes. Highly recommend.
local gin distillery just 10min walk over the Dornie Bridge (Thomas’s partner Manuela also runs a bakery and pizza takeaway)
Fairytale Distillery
local gin distillery just 10min walk over the Dornie Bridge (Thomas’s partner Manuela also runs a bakery and pizza takeaway)
independent off licence selling whisky, gin and beer. excellent selection of local products.
12 locals recommend
The Misty Bottle
independent off licence selling whisky, gin and beer. excellent selection of local products.
Love From Skye Ltd
beautiful handmade jewellery
Isle of Skye Candle Company
Ford Roadnatural soy wax candles, lovely gifts
highly recommend Donald for special occasion flowers. http://www.flowersbythecastle.co.uk/
Loch Duich Plants
highly recommend Donald for special occasion flowers. http://www.flowersbythecastle.co.uk/
Ooshke
contemporary gift shop , fantastic for a special gift
Sightseeing
2mins walk from our house - just walk across the community garden and turn left &walk through underpass
102 locals recommend
Eilean Donan Castle
2mins walk from our house - just walk across the community garden and turn left &walk through underpass
walk up Carr Brae to the top and see fantastic views of the three lochs – can be driven up but a great walk. Best to keep dogs on leads. Directions: walk to end of road at The Clachan, turn right then take first left, keep walking uphill until you see a swing gate on your right; about 1hr 30min return walk
Loch Duich Viewpoint, Carr Brae
walk up Carr Brae to the top and see fantastic views of the three lochs – can be driven up but a great walk. Best to keep dogs on leads. Directions: walk to end of road at The Clachan, turn right then take first left, keep walking uphill until you see a swing gate on your right; about 1hr 30min return walk
Beautiful Glenelg is a must see - visit the Brochs; go the beach, call into Glenelg Inn for lunch; go to Sandaig (Home of “Ring Of Bright Water”) Go over the sea to Skye via the Glenelg Ferry
28 locals recommend
Glenelg
Beautiful Glenelg is a must see - visit the Brochs; go the beach, call into Glenelg Inn for lunch; go to Sandaig (Home of “Ring Of Bright Water”) Go over the sea to Skye via the Glenelg Ferry
Food scene
3min walk from the house, locally owned. Highly recommend - book a table in advance. Regularly has live music , see their social media
17 locals recommend
The Clachan
13 Francis St3min walk from the house, locally owned. Highly recommend - book a table in advance. Regularly has live music , see their social media
5min walk from the house. Pub and restaurant food. Locally owned. Pub area dog friendly. Also highly recommend & book in advance
12 locals recommend
The Dornie Hotel
8-10 Francis St5min walk from the house. Pub and restaurant food. Locally owned. Pub area dog friendly. Also highly recommend & book in advance
Kinloch Lodge
A851amazing meals for a very special occasion.
just 10min drive from Dornie, perfect for a meal after a day hillwalking on the Five Sisters of Kintail
10 locals recommend
Kintail Lodge Hotel
just 10min drive from Dornie, perfect for a meal after a day hillwalking on the Five Sisters of Kintail
Glenelg Inn
often has live music, limited menu but excellent. dog friendly.
They also run Highland Cows walk through tour - contact them for details and how to book.
12 locals recommend
The Croft Cafe
They also run Highland Cows walk through tour - contact them for details and how to book.
locally run Pub/Restaurant, best to park in car park as you arrive in Plockton
9 locals recommend
The Plockton Hotel
41 Harbour Stlocally run Pub/Restaurant, best to park in car park as you arrive in Plockton
Kyle Chinese Takeaway
Main Streetvery popular chinese food takeaway
Hectors Bothy
Station Roadlocally run café in Kyle.
Applecross is a must see - the drive over The Bealach is not for the inexperienced driver but exceptional views! The coastal road is an alternative. Highly recommend. Book ahead and check their social media for road status.
53 locals recommend
Applecross Inn
Shore StreetApplecross is a must see - the drive over The Bealach is not for the inexperienced driver but exceptional views! The coastal road is an alternative. Highly recommend. Book ahead and check their social media for road status.
Carron restaurant
Strathcarron art gallery and pottery attached.
(Isle Ornsay) and Am Praban (bar & hotel restaurant) Sleat, Skye. Pub has live music regularly, cosy bar popular with locals; beautiful views. approx 35mins from Dornie. Directions: IV43 8QR;go over Skye Bridge and turn right at roundabout; turn left before Broadford towards Armadale. Phone:01471 833332 https://www.facebook.com/eileaniarmain/ http://eileaniarmain.co.uk/
30 locals recommend
Hotel Eilean Iarmain
(Isle Ornsay) and Am Praban (bar & hotel restaurant) Sleat, Skye. Pub has live music regularly, cosy bar popular with locals; beautiful views. approx 35mins from Dornie. Directions: IV43 8QR;go over Skye Bridge and turn right at roundabout; turn left before Broadford towards Armadale. Phone:01471 833332 https://www.facebook.com/eileaniarmain/ http://eileaniarmain.co.uk/
The Coffee Bothy
Delicious lunches and cake - all baking is vegan. Also does take-away
Best coffee we've tasted! Outdoor seating but mostly takeaway ,light bites
Lean To Coffee - Skye Cafe
Best coffee we've tasted! Outdoor seating but mostly takeaway ,light bites
great place to buy fresh fish and takeaways. Their salads, fish n chips and cullen skink soup are delicious!
11 locals recommend
Fisherman's Kitchen Kyle
great place to buy fresh fish and takeaways. Their salads, fish n chips and cullen skink soup are delicious!
organic fresh bread, also runs Pizza Jo (pizza takeaway) and Fairy Tale Distillery (local gin)
Manuela’s wee Bakery
organic fresh bread, also runs Pizza Jo (pizza takeaway) and Fairy Tale Distillery (local gin)
Beth's Delicatessen
ask Elizabeth about her deli box's - delicious!
Taste of India, Kyleakin
excellent eat-in or takeaway
delicious coffee and baking. Locally made chocolate available to buy as a special gift
Chocolates of Glenshiel
A87delicious coffee and baking. Locally made chocolate available to buy as a special gift
Things To Do
watch a scottish shinty match at Kirkton IV40 8EG, pitch just before Balmacara Spar shop on right (5min drive) following our local team Kinlochshiel , normally Saturdays at 2pm
Kinlochshiel Shinty Club
watch a scottish shinty match at Kirkton IV40 8EG, pitch just before Balmacara Spar shop on right (5min drive) following our local team Kinlochshiel , normally Saturdays at 2pm
day trip up to Carbost,Skye , call into the distillery for a tour and get lunch at the wonderful Oyster Shed for fresh seafood. Park at the distillery and walk up the hill to the Oyster Shed.
Carbost
day trip up to Carbost,Skye , call into the distillery for a tour and get lunch at the wonderful Oyster Shed for fresh seafood. Park at the distillery and walk up the hill to the Oyster Shed.
excellent day trip with stunning views; take a boat trip to Loch Coruisk , call into Elgol Shop for coffee, buy one of Hermione’s hand-painted fishing floats; icecream from Elgol Ices; buy local seaffod ready to go from The Creel. Have dinner at Elgol Bistro
34 locals recommend
Elgol
excellent day trip with stunning views; take a boat trip to Loch Coruisk , call into Elgol Shop for coffee, buy one of Hermione’s hand-painted fishing floats; icecream from Elgol Ices; buy local seaffod ready to go from The Creel. Have dinner at Elgol Bistro
Beautiful village with stunning scenery :take a trip on Calum's boat; call into Plockton Village Hall (often a craft fair!); walk around Rhu Mhor garden and/or Coral Beach; sit outside and have a coffee or a drink on the decking at Plockton Hotel or any of the lovely Plockton establishments!
53 locals recommend
Plockton
Beautiful village with stunning scenery :take a trip on Calum's boat; call into Plockton Village Hall (often a craft fair!); walk around Rhu Mhor garden and/or Coral Beach; sit outside and have a coffee or a drink on the decking at Plockton Hotel or any of the lovely Plockton establishments!
stop at Kishorn Seafood Bar or in Lochcarron for a snack or ; drive over one of the most dramatic roads in Britain The Bealach Na Ba, go to the beautiful beach, call into Applecross Garden or the Inn for a meal
44 locals recommend
Applecross
stop at Kishorn Seafood Bar or in Lochcarron for a snack or ; drive over one of the most dramatic roads in Britain The Bealach Na Ba, go to the beautiful beach, call into Applecross Garden or the Inn for a meal
IV55 8GA; 1hr30min drive; have lunch at Stein inn after watching the SkyeSkyns tour (working tannery); http://www.stein-inn.co.uk/ https://www.skyeskyns.co.uk/ stunning part of Skye. Phone ahead to book.
6 locals recommend
Waternish
IV55 8GA; 1hr30min drive; have lunch at Stein inn after watching the SkyeSkyns tour (working tannery); http://www.stein-inn.co.uk/ https://www.skyeskyns.co.uk/ stunning part of Skye. Phone ahead to book.
day trip; get the ferry from Sconser (IV48 8TD) on Skye to the Island of Raasay; 45min drive to Sconser then 15min ferry trip, take a drive round the island; visit Calums Road; have lunch at Raasay House (dog friendly)Tour Raasay Distillery (book tours ahead) https://raasaydistillery.com/ https://www.raasay-house.co.uk/ lots of outdoor activities from Raasay house; https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/raasay/calumsroad/index.html https://www.calmac.co.uk/destinations/raasay more peaceful than Skye in the summer months! Check social media pages for up to date information
12 locals recommend
Raasay
day trip; get the ferry from Sconser (IV48 8TD) on Skye to the Island of Raasay; 45min drive to Sconser then 15min ferry trip, take a drive round the island; visit Calums Road; have lunch at Raasay House (dog friendly)Tour Raasay Distillery (book tours ahead) https://raasaydistillery.com/ https://www.raasay-house.co.uk/ lots of outdoor activities from Raasay house; https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/raasay/calumsroad/index.html https://www.calmac.co.uk/destinations/raasay more peaceful than Skye in the summer months! Check social media pages for up to date information
Armadale &Sleat – known as the Garden of Skye; visit Armadale Castle and gardens (45min drive) http://www.clandonald.com/ stop at Eilean Iarmain (Isle Ornsay) or An Crubh for lunch. https://ancrubh.com/
14 locals recommend
Armadale
Armadale &Sleat – known as the Garden of Skye; visit Armadale Castle and gardens (45min drive) http://www.clandonald.com/ stop at Eilean Iarmain (Isle Ornsay) or An Crubh for lunch. https://ancrubh.com/
Gairloch
fantastic beach – dogs love it! 1hr30min drive, great day trip
Lochcarron & Sconser are nearest golf clubs - both stunning views! https://lochcarrongolfclub.co.uk/ https://www.isleofskyegolfclub.co.uk/
6 locals recommend
Isle Of Skye Golf Club
Lochcarron & Sconser are nearest golf clubs - both stunning views! https://lochcarrongolfclub.co.uk/ https://www.isleofskyegolfclub.co.uk/
the bridge is an excellent walk with superb views and higher than you think! Park in Kyle or in the red-tarmac lay-bys on the Bridge Road. Also see fantastic views of Loch Alsh and the Bridge from the view-point and the old golf course. If you’re going to the viewpoint – park in the mini car park on the right (this was formerly the Bridge Ticket Office). Walk through the gate and bear to your right for the viewpoint or to your left for the old golf course (excellent to let dogs run free here)
10 locals recommend
Skye Bridge
Skye Bridgethe bridge is an excellent walk with superb views and higher than you think! Park in Kyle or in the red-tarmac lay-bys on the Bridge Road. Also see fantastic views of Loch Alsh and the Bridge from the view-point and the old golf course. If you’re going to the viewpoint – park in the mini car park on the right (this was formerly the Bridge Ticket Office). Walk through the gate and bear to your right for the viewpoint or to your left for the old golf course (excellent to let dogs run free here)
Calum's Seal Trips
32 Harbour Stperfect for families
Attadale Gardens
Attadale Gardensbeautiful gardens, dog friendly
essentials
nearest supermarket- approx 15min drive .Opening hours 0700 -2200.
20 locals recommend
Co-op Food - Kyle of Lochalsh
1 Bridge Roadnearest supermarket- approx 15min drive .Opening hours 0700 -2200.
Inverinate Service Station
nearest to Dornie for fuel (pumps open 24hrs)
excellent food shop , often open until late evening. Convenient shop 5min drive from Dornie
SPAR Balmacara
excellent food shop , often open until late evening. Convenient shop 5min drive from Dornie
Co-op petrol station
5 A87cheapest fuel in the area - in Broadford Skye