Glendale is a small village near Dunvegan on the Duirinish peninsula in the northern part of the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland situated along the valley of River Hamara where it flows into Loch Pooltiel. Glendale is an ancient settlement set amongst dramatic mountain terrain and spectacular scenery. Skye is rich in heritage and culture with ancient monuments, castles and archaeological finds dating back to the Mesolithic period. Glendale is a popular tourist resort; access to the village is via a single-track road past the Niest Point Lighthouse. The village has a shop and local amenities and a guesthouse, there are restaurants, hotels and holiday accommodation in the area. Glendale has a Toy Museum with an excellent collection of toys divided into different eras. Other attractions nearby include Dunvegan Castle dating from the 13th century, the Colbost Croft Museum and Borreraig Park Folk Museum. The Isle of Skye Brewery has tours and a shop and Talisker Whiskey Distillery produces single-malt whiskey and is located beside Loch Harport on the west coast. There are two golf courses, river, loch and sea fishing, horse-riding, pony-trekking, and a variety of walks. There is an abundance of wildlife ideal for nature-watchers with golden eagles, deer, otters, basking sharks, dolphins, whales and seals.
Places to Stay near Glendale
Carters Rest (1.28 miles)
We are a purpose built guesthouse situated in one of the most beautiful areas of Skye and only ten minutes from the world famous Three Chimneys restaurant. The guesthouse offers ... More
Shorefield Guest House (11.74 miles)
Skeabost Country House (15.75 miles)
Skeabost Country House Hotel stands within large private grounds at the edge of Loch Snizort. The hotel is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding Scottish highlands and visiting the ... More
Bayside Gallery (17.70 miles)
STUNNING WATERSIDE LOCATION, SURROUNDED BY 360 DEGREES OF UNINTERUPTED BREATHTAKING SCENERY. ACCOMPANIED BY BEAUTIFUL SUNSETS. SET ALONG A BIRD SANTUARY WITH ROMANTIC STROLLS NEARBY.Your holiday location in the geologically unique, ... More
Morrison Cottage (18.38 miles)
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n a crofting community set amidst spectacular scenery below the Cuillins, Morrison Cottage, attached, and the newly built MacNab House are both set on an elevated location ... More
Blue Lobster (18.89 miles)
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Gloriously set beside a waterfall at the head of Glen Eynort, this comfortable timber property offers an ideal base for walking, climbing, bird watching, diving and scrambling ... More
Tigh Dearg Hotel & Leisure Club (19.91 miles)
Whether you choose to visit our beautiful island to walk on mile after mile of unspoilt beaches, fish one of our thousand freshwater lochs, visit our world renowned bird reserve ... More
Marmalade Hotel (20.05 miles)
Bosville Hotel (20.41 miles)
Situated in Portree, the Islands Capital, our quality Hotel offers fresh, stress free accommodation with many rooms overlooking idyllic Portree harbour. We have an unrivalled reputation for superb, award winning cuisine created using the freshest ... More | visit website
Dunsgiath Apartments (20.41 miles)
- 4 Star apartments on the beautiful Isle of Skye - Free Wireless Broadband Access - LCD Satellite TV, CD & DVD player - Spectacular ... More
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