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Topic: Armadale, Isle of Skye


  
  Isle of Skye - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Skye has suffered famine and clearances over the latter part of the 18th century, leading to its badly depleted population of less than 10,000 at the 1991 Census.
Skye is linked to the mainland by the Skye Bridge, while ferries sail from Armadale on the island to Mallaig, and from Kylerhea to Glenelg.
The main settlements on the island are connected by the A87 road, Portree, Sconser and Broadford lying on the north east coast, and Uig on the north west.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Skye   (670 words)

  
 SAA Tournament Calendar - Outdoors 2002
This was the 23rd year of the Clan Donald Tournament on the Isle of Skye.
The tournament is held early in July in the grounds of Armadale Castle, about a mile from the ferry terminal for Malaig on the mainland.
Skye week is a holiday as much as an Archery competition and it is great to see people coming back year after year and to welcome new faces.
www.scottisharchery.org.uk /skye/skye.shtml   (679 words)

  
 Piping at Armadale Castle Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Isle of Skye, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
He was the son of Glenhinisdale, Isle of Skye, who had been in the service of MacDonald of Kingsburgh.
Donald became a pupil of the Macarthurs, hereditary pipers to the MacDonalds of Skye.
The 19th Annual Piobaireachd Competition was held at the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale, Isle of Skye on the 10th June, 2005 at 7.30pm.
www.clandonald.com /index.php/page/piping   (824 words)

  
 Armadale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Armadale, Victoria is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria.
Armadale, Isle of Skye is a village in Scotland.
Armadale, West Lothian is a burgh in West Lothian, Scotland.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/A/Armadale.htm   (142 words)

  
 Isle of Skye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Skye, together with Lochalsh, is one of the eight areas that make up The Highland Council which was created in April 1996 as the result of a review of local government in Scotland.
The Isle of Skye Data Atlas, a comprehensive socio-economic and environmental study, was published in 1993 giving much more detailed facts and figures on the geology, soils, climate and natural resources.
The Isle of Skye Brewery in Uig is also well worth a visit to sample their range of real ales.
www.merger.demon.co.uk /icis/skye   (476 words)

  
 Isle of Skye and Raasay
Crossing the bridge to Skye from the Kyle of Lochalsh provides the opportunity to leave your troubles back on the mainland, freeing you to enjoy the experience of being on one of the most famous islands in the world.
Sleat, the ‘Garden of Skye’, is home to ruined Armadale Castle where the restored Armadale Gardens offer a haven of peace and tranquillity, contrasting with the magical and brooding Cuillin mountains which provoke a reaction of mystery and awe.
Lying off the east coast of Skye is Raasay, which offers a snapshot of Highland culture and history on an island rich in flora and fauna, where you may just catch a glimpse of golden eagles, otters and roe deer.
www.escapetotheedge.co.uk /skye-raasay.html   (175 words)

  
 Armadale, Isle of Skye - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Armadale is a village on the Sleat Peninsula of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Clan Donald has a visitor centre situated next to Armadale Castle and surrounded by large gardens, while the nearby Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a centre of Gaelic learning.
The burgh is also a small port, and has a regular ferry service to Mallaig.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Armadale,_Isle_of_Skye   (139 words)

  
 Armadale Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
It is here that the ferry from Mallaig arrives, providing visitors with an exciting alternative to the Skye Bridge or the Glenelg Ferry: and giving them a spectacular first glimpse of what Skye has to offer with the views across Sleat to the Cuillin.
A mile or so from Armadale is Ostaig, close to the junction with the minor road to Tarskavaig.
Armadale is all too easily to overlook on arrival in Skye, or viewed in whatever time is left while waiting for the ferry back to Mallaig.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /skye/armadale   (738 words)

  
 Scottish Highlands - Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is one of the largest, certainly one of the most celebrated, and arguably the most scenic, of the thousands of islands that lay off Scotland's west coast.
Skye is a topographical nightmare, an island of such a tortuous and chaotic shape that it is impossible to describe in print.
Skye's scenic gem is its principal mountain range, the Cuillin.
www.jbutler.org.uk /Scotland/Skye/index.shtml   (608 words)

  
 Isle of Skye Scotland - travel, accommodation, sightseeing
After your scenic journey along the Road to the Isles, take the vehicle ferry from Mallaig over to Armadale on the magical island of Skye.
Skye stretches into the distance with the spectacular ridge of the Cuillin mountains, a backdrop for stunning sunsets.
Along the coast at Tokavaig is Dunsgaith Castle, an ancient and crumbling ruin which in the legend of Cuchuillin, the third century Irish warrior-hero, was built in a single night by a witch, and was also associated with the warrior queen Sgathaich.
www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk /skye.html   (743 words)

  
 About the Isle of Skye
Skye was the headquarters for the clans of MacLeod and MacDonald and many bloody battles were fought between these clans over the years for possession of various parts of the island, but today we all live together in peace.
Skye is one of the largest of Scotland's innumerable offshore islands, being more than 60 miles in length and having a very convoluted coastline some 500 miles around.
Skye Museum of Island Life at Kilmuir, the Aros Heritage Centre in Portree, the Clan Donald Centre at Armadale, the Toy Museum at Glendale, the Geological Museum at Staffin, where sensational dinosaur fossils have recently been found, the An Tuireann arts centre in Portree, and a great many more.
www.rcskye.co.uk /skye.html   (385 words)

  
 Geology - Skye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
On the basis of the geological divisions and their resultant landscapes, the Isle of Skye can be divided into three distinct areas, which are shown together with the adjacent islands on Map 5.
Anderson, F.W. and Dunham, K.C. The geology of northern Skye.
Ballantyne, C.K. The Loch Lomond Readvance on the Isle of Skye, Scotland: glacier reconstruction and paleoclimatic implications.
www.bambi.demon.co.uk /skyedata/geology.html   (7273 words)

  
 Travel for Kids: Isle of Skye, Scotland
Skye Riding Centres at Borve, Struan, Woodend and Uig will be happy to set you loose on four legs.
Armadale Castle and Clan Donald Museum of the Isles – On the southern tip of Skye is Armadale Castle, a stronghold of the MacDonalds.
The castle houses The Museum of the Isles, which tells the history of the Donald clan, starting with their illustrious founder Sommerled who pushed the Vikings out of Scotland.
www.travelforkids.com /Funtodo/Scotland/skye.htm   (368 words)

  
 Armadale Castle Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles is set in the heart of a 20,000 acre Highland estate.
Armadale, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV45 8RS, Scotland.
We look forward to seeing the birds of prey from Isle of Skye Falconry displaying on the front lawn of Armadale Castle at the Garden and Craft Fair weekend (27th and 28th May 2006).
www.clandonald.com   (763 words)

  
 Isle of Skye Accommodation, Travel & Sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
Excellent guided tours of the Isle of Skye and west Highlands are available by car with Alasdair Ross based at 6 Olaf Road, Kyleakin (tel/fax: 01599 534 452).
Near Armadale are Armadale Castle Gardens and the Museum of the Isles (formerly called the Clan Donald Visitor Centre).
Skye and Raasay are covered by several slightly overlapping maps in this series, all produced by the Ordnance Survey which is the official map agency of the UK.
www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /skye.htm   (7705 words)

  
 The Misty Isle of Skye   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Whatever your perspective, you too will find that Skye is many different islands: an island with a rich history; an island of rough textures, soft colours and fine light; an island that whispers of romance and escape; an island of strong traditions and a thriving Gaelic culture.
It is particularly famous for its mountain scenery, and although the peaks are often obscured by a veil of mist, the magical, haunting effect that this produces stays long in the memory.
By the ruins of Armadale Castle is the recently developed Museum of the Isles, built in the form of a Celtic cross, where visitors are led through a series of galleries telling the history of the Highlands.
www.brightwaterholidays.co.uk /uktours/uk_skye/uk_skye.htm   (378 words)

  
 Isle of Skye
The name ‘Isle of Skye’ comes from the native Gaelic ‘An t-Eilean Sgitheanach’, which means ‘winged island’.
Prior to this millennium, Skye’s history is as misty as its landscape with just the occasional landmark to hint at its unknown contours.
From Broadford, a small road leads west through Torrin where white Skye marble is extracted, and under the shadow of the Cuillins to Elgol, a tiny village perched on the edge of a fabulous natural arena.
www.infotran.com /isleofskye.htm   (2407 words)

  
 Isle of Skye Holiday House Cottage Rental - Dunneil   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Ardvasar is 1 mile from the Armadale Ferry to Mallaig, which takes 20 minutes, and onward to Ft William which is 43 miles.
Skye Bridge/Kyle of Lochalsh (now toll free) is 25 miles.
There is a large Camray boiler housed in the utility room and the kitchen includes a double sink, Britannia gas hob and extractor, double electric oven, built in dishwasher and fridge/freezer.
www.isleofskyeholiday.com   (338 words)

  
 Welcome to Isle of Skye and Shorefield House   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The Isle of Skye, the largest of the Inner Isles of the Hebrides in North West Scotland, is a perfect place to spend your holidays.
You can travel to Skye by ferry from Mallaig to Armadale, or by car across the new ‘Skye Bridge’ at Kyle of Lochalsh, linking the Isle of Skye to the mainland for the first time in history.
The Isle of Skye is also famed for its role in turbulent Scottish history, the most renowned event being Bonnie Prince Charlie’s escape to France through Skye, now a tale immortalized in the ‘Skye Boat Song’.
www.shorefield.com   (288 words)

  
 Armadale Castle Gardens & Museum of the Isles, Isle of Skye, Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Museum of the Isles, on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles is open daily from
Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles, Armadale Castle
dev7.co.uk /clients/armadale   (501 words)

  
 Isle of Skye - Art History Online Reference and Guide
The Isle of Skye, usually known simply as Skye (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Eilean Sgiathanach) is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
The second largest island in Scotland at 1700 km² (656 mi²), Skye has some of the most dramatic and challenging mountain terrain in Scotland, including the Cuillin, as well as a rich heritage of ancient monuments, castles, and memorials.
Naturally, since the building of the Skye Bridge, passage by boat is not the only method of reaching Skye.
www.arthistoryclub.com /art_history/Skye   (551 words)

  
 Newsletter SCOTLAND FOREVER
Armadale is situated on the fertile peninsula of Sleat, also called "the Garden of Skye".
Leaving Armadale Castle you should follow the little narrow road to the south-west which passes Ardvasar and ends at Aird of Sleat.
Armadale liegt auf der fruchtbaren Sleat Halbinsel und wird auch "der Garten von Skye" genannt.
www.mysterious-scotland.com /example.html   (3689 words)

  
 Isle of Skye Yachts - Scottish Islands Bareboat and Skippered Skye Yacht Charter
Isle of Skye Yachts - Scottish Islands Bareboat and Skippered Skye Yacht Charter
TEXT : Isle of Skye Yachts hope that you enjoy our web site, which offers you the opportunity to personally experience some of the best sailing in the world.
If you have sailed from Armadale in the past as a customer of Sleat Marine Services, we hasten to assure you that the changed name is aimed at more accurately reflecting where we are and what we do.
www.skyeyachts.co.uk   (482 words)

  
 GMTV - Isle of Skye - Unidentified body   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
From enquiries it has been established that  the dark blue sweatshirt worn could only be purchased from a shop in Armadale, however this line of enquiry has not established when the same was purchased  or by whom it was purchased.
The Skye, Lochalsh and Lochcarron Sub Area is within the Ross Cromarty and Skye Command Area of Northern Constabulary.  The area extends to some 3,000 sq kilometres and has a residential population of approximately 15,000.
Armadale is situated in the south end of the Isle of Skye and is one of the arterial routes to the island being  serviced by the ferry from Mallaig on the mainland.  This area is known as the "Garden of Skye" given its natural beauty and scenery.
www.gm.tv /index.cfm?articleid=5005   (656 words)

  
 Yacht Charter Scotland with Isle of Skye Yachts
Yacht charter in Scotland with the Isle of Skye Yachts and have the opportunity to personally experience some of the best sailing in the world.
Isle of Skye Yachts are ASYC members and members of the British Marine Federation
Isle of Skye Yachts offer a fleet of modern yachts likely to appeal to all tastes and crew sizes.
www.isleofskyeyachts.co.uk   (672 words)

  
 Isle Of Skye
Flora was a hard-headed and highly competent young woman who managed her part of the affair very successfully.
[She] was arrested on her way back to her home in Armadale[,] taken to London and imprisoned in the Tower, but was released under the Act of Indemnity of 1747.
The tune given is called "The Isle of Sky" in several Scots tune collections, but it isn't the oldest of that title.
mysongbook.de /msb/songs/i/isleskye.html   (606 words)

  
 Sea.fari Adventures - Where are we?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Armadale Bay is on the Isle of Skye, on the A851, near Calligarry and Ardvasar.
From there take the Calmac ferry (Click here for Calmac details) to Ardvasar and travel north to Armadale Bay on the A851.
Cross over the The Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh.
www.seafari.co.uk /fr_skye/where.html   (131 words)

  
 Isle of Skye Travel in the area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Once on Skye you will want to discover the islands culture and magic that has enthralled visitors for centuries, and what better way than let us show you the very best of Skye and the Highlands with our personally guided tours.
See and feel the best of the Isle of Skye and the North West Highlands in the company of experienced guides with much local knowledge.
Guiding on Skye is built upon thirty years of mountaineering and a keen interest in natural history and offers a range of courses or single day guiding to suit the needs of the active visitor.
www.touristnetuk.com /Sc/isleofskye/travel   (1080 words)

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