Dunvegan Village in Isle of Skye
As we now head into the Autumn the colours night and day are changing. Yesterday we enjoyed some skye lights - amazing aurora. Best location just 10mins from Skye Lodge c/o Glendale Skye Auroras. See the App: https://aurora-alerts.uk/
It is never dull here in Dunvegan Village (Dun Bheagain - Scots Gaelic) does not disappoint. We are a quiet yet thriving community as the focal point for locals and visitors to westerly coast of Isle of Skye. We are the hometown of Celtic Fusion Band ‘ Peatbog Faeries’ and birthplace of trial cyclist ‘Danny MacAskill known for his truly awesome stunts and videos that entertain. ‘The Ridge’ is worth watching. In addition our Castle - yes The Dunvegan Castle is the seat for the chief of Clan Macleod.
In Dunvegan Village you will find a few quality cafes.
Actually 9 offering hospitality to one and all. Ask a local for advice and assistance as we are pretty reliable being local to the area.
MacLeod Tables Cafe located at the entrance gates to our Castle. Self service locally prepared fayre.
Lochside Craft Cafe offering views over Loch Dunvegan.
The Dunvegan. within a hotel establishment is a The Deli Cafe
Blas Skye - Cafe / takeaway and Deli. A small friendly ideal for Fish n Chips, Cullen Skink.
Jann’s Cakes - on main road opposite Giant Macaskill Museum. Just ‘wow’ all amazing.
Waterside Cafe Bistro - Do not judge as located at Petrol Station. The food and hospitality is honest.
Dunvegan Bakery, Cafe. Eat In or Out. The queue is noticed prior to opening. Oldest Bakery on Isle of Skye on our doorstep.
The Atholl. Wonderful hosts offering hospitality, coffees throughout the day and a rather wonderful afternoon tea.
The Misty. Managed by truly energetic young family. Ice Creams, pizzas and much much more.
Dunvegan Village offers a good range of shopping so browsing is well worthwhile here as our stores, galleries and shops cater for all tastes and budgets.
We recommend you check out the Skye Art Trail which is well mapped out for convenience. To download the guide just click here
The Hebridean Alpaca Store specialise in providing us with top quality accessories and clothing items, yarn from their own herd of Alpaca and truly soft alpaca fibre which is beautiful to touch. Wrap yourself in softness. A store we love to visit.
Skye Silks located on outskirts of Dunvegan find Luxury goods: Skye Silks create handmade bespoke items in silk. Take time and call ahead. hello@skyesilks.co.uk
The Dunvegan Castle and Gardens with Seal Boats trips from the castle jetty offers a wonderful window into our past. Walks galore, amazing vistas and panoramas. We recommend you seriously consider Dunvegan Village the quieter centre away from the day trippers heading to Portree. There is a little gift shop located at the entrance and car park to the castle. The castle closes towards the end of October 2023 and reopens in March 2024.
Local Artist and designer: Diane Mackie is a well known and well regarded contemporary landscape painter and designer. Her work is quite inspiring please check out her website http://www.diana-mackie.co.uk
Local facilities include a Petrol Station; Post Office; Medical Centre; 2 Mini Supermarkets opposite each other and a superb Bakery - actually ‘the oldest bakery on Isle of Skye’ just a minutes walk from Skye Lodge Dunvegan.
Take time to investigate and plan your visit soon to Skye Lodge Dunvegan. Check out our interactive google map via our website. Please use this tool as a means to fine tune your interests and activities.
Look forward to welcoming you to Dunvegan and Skye Lodge - to check our availability click here