Heading west out of Kyleakin or Kylerhea brings you eventually to the island's second-largest village, charmless
BROADFORD
(An t-Ath Leathann), whose mile-long main street curves round a wide bay. Despite its rather unlovely appearance, Broadford makes a useful base for exploring the southern half of Skye; its
tourist office
(June-Sept Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-2pm; April & May Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm; Oct Mon-Sat 9.30am-5pm; tel 01471/822361), next to th... [More]
The Swallow Dunollie Hotel has magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Hills. The bright airy restaurant (which has an excellent reputation locally) looks out across the water and occasionally dolphins and whales can be sighted - this is complemented by similarly splendid... [More]
The Swallow Broadfoot sits overlooking the old harbour wall in Broadford with magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross hills. The hotel has recently been refurbished and is a friendly and welcoming holiday base from which to explore the magical Isle of Skye. Swallow Broadf... [More]