'''Kyleakin''' is a small town on Skye. It has become quieter since the '''Skye Bridge''' replaced the ferry to the mainland, but is an attractive small town and worth a stop.

Get in

By road

Skye is linked to the mainland by a bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyleakin.

By train

Trains stop just the other side of the sea channel from Skye. About three trains daily go from Kyle of Lochalsh to Inverness.

By bus

Three [http://www.citylink.co.uk/timetables.htm Scottish Citylink] coaches a day run from to Fort William, and Glasgow or Inverness.

Local buses run every 30 minutes over the Skye Bridge between Kyleakin and Kyle of Lochalsh and less frequently to and from Broadford, Portree and Armadale.

Get around

Kyleakin is small enough to walk around.

See

  • '''Castle Moil'''. This ruined 14th century castle is a a short walk from the harbour and a relaxing spot overlooking the channel.
  • Do

    Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    There are several pubs in the town.

    Sleep

  • '''Kyleakin Youth Hostel''' 01599 534760 [http://www.syha.org.uk/] is a former hotel.
  • '''Skye Backpackers''' 01599 534510 [http://www.scotlandstophostels.com/scotlandstophostels1/hostels/skye.htm]. Part of MacBackpackers, you can pick up tours here.
  • Get out

  • '''Plockton''' - a very picturesque village near Kyle of Lochalsh.
  • '''Eilean Donan Castle''' - this time a picturesque castle near Kyle of Lochalsh.