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Dunvegan Cottages
Please find below a selection of self catering holiday cottages
to rent in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye.
Dunvegan offers a heady mix of stunning scenery, historic sites
and magical myths - not to mention a lovely selection of Dunvegan
holiday cottages.
Once a thriving port, today's Dunvegan is a charming village
in an enchanting setting, just a stone's throw from Loch
Dunvegan and framed by the imposing peaks of the Cuillin. Although
small, it's the main centre of northwest Skye and caters for
all your everyday needs - a Tourist Information Office, petrol
station, Post Office, selection of village shops and a popular
restaurant.
It is also home to the island's most celebrated landmark,
Dunvegan Castle. Perched on a rock with sweeping loch views, this
impressive stronghold has been the Macleod Clan's family
residence since it was built in the 1200s. Numerous treasures on
display include the 'Fairy Flag', a sacred piece of silk
with mysterious powers. Do explore the delightful castle gardens,
or perhaps take the children on a seal-spotting trip from the
loch-side jetty. It's also worth the short drive on to Claigan,
from where you can discover the most incredible coral-sand
beaches.
Back in the village is the Giant Angus MacAskill Museum, devoted
to Scotland's tallest ever man, while things to see and do
nearby include Iron Age Forts, a piping museum, mackerel fishing -
even spotting basking sharks off Neist Point. And if you're a
keen mountaineer, the neighbouring Cuillin range rank high amongst
Britain's most challenging.
So, whether it's the fascinating heritage or the mesmerising
beauty that brings you to this remote corner of Skye, a Dunvegan
cottage will make the perfect retreat.