Kyle of Lochalsh is a village on the north-west coast in the Highlands of Scotland, situated near the village of Plockton. One mile to the west is the Skye Bridge which links the Isle to mainland Scotland. In 1819 the new road from Inverness arrived with the Highland railway following in 1897, Kyle of Lochalsh became the main ferry terminus for travelling to Skye. The ferries were de-commissioned in 1995 when the Skye Bridge opened. Kyle of Lochalsh is by the Balmacara Estate and Lochalsh Woodland Garden, a nature reserve and highland crofting estate. Kyle is a popular tourist resort with spectacular scenery, an abundance of wildlife, magnificent mountains for walking and climbing and a panoramic shoreline looking across to Skye. Much of the peninsula is formed by Loch Carron and Loch Alsh the surrounding peaks include Glenelg Brochs and Sgurr nan Conbhairean. There are hotels, holiday accommodation, restaurants and cafes nearby. The village has many white-washed buildings, a life-boat station, supermarkets, shops and a takeaway. Kyle has a busy working harbour, pleasure trips operate from the harbour offering fishing facilities, wildlife cruises and the Sea-Probe Atlantis, a unique semi-submersible passenger vessel, used for exploring the marine life. There are driving tours of Skye and Fort William and sight-seeing Llama Treks at Lochend.
Attraction
Balmacara Estate & Lochalsh Woodland Garden
Eilean Donan Castle
Pub and Bar
Restaurant
Cuchulainns Bar & Restaurant
Tingle Creek Restaurant
School
Taxi
Clan Taxis
Glenshiel Taxis
Kyle Taxi Co
Shops
Paterson’s Gift Shop
Kyle Bakery
McRae Jones Stores
Shoe Cellar & Coffee House
Glenelg Shop
Activities
Glass Bottom Boat Trips(Boat Trips and Cruises)
Places to Stay near Kyle Of Lochalsh
Kyle Hotel (0.23 miles)
Situated in the heart of the village of Kyle of Lochalsh, the hotel is ideal for exploring Skye or the surrounding west coast up to Ullapool.Relax in our conservatory area ... More
Kings Arms Hotel (1.11 miles)
Situated in the picturesque village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye, the Kings Arms Hotel overlooks Lochalsh. One of Skye’s oldest hotels the Kings Arms provides all the modern comforts, yet it retains the ... More | visit website
Balmacara Hotel (3.31 miles)
Welcome to the Balmacara Hotel, where Skye beckons from the front windows, the glorious hills of Wester Ross from the back, and the scenery tends to set its own very ... More
The Haven Hotel Plockton (4.33 miles)
The Loch Duich Hotel (7.15 miles)
The Loch Duich Hotel is a traditional hotel located in the Scottish Highlands on the West Coast.. It provides quality ensuite accommodation in a friendly atmosphere.Situated in an area known as Skye and ... More | visit website
Dunollie Hotel (7.61 miles)
The Dunollie Hotel has magnificent views across the sea to Loch Kishorn and the Applecross Hills.
The bright, airy restaurant has an excellent reputation locally, and looks out across the water where ... More
Broadford Hotel (7.93 miles)
Kinloch Lodge (8.23 miles)
Duisdale Country House Hotel (9.45 miles)
Surrounded by extensive gardens and the historic Duisdale Forest, Duisdale House Hotel stands on a hillside on the beautiful Isle of Skye, with panoramic views across the Sound of Sleat.
The striking modern decor in this ... More | visit website
Hotel Eilean Iarmain (10.15 miles)
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