Broadford
Skye's second village, strung along Broadford Bay under the Red Cuillin, a stop for fuel, food and the road south to Elgol.
Broadford is Skye's second largest village, spread along the southern shore of Broadford Bay in the shadow of the Red Cuillin, with views across the water to the island of Pabay and, further off, the Applecross mountains on the mainland.
It began as a cattle market in the late 1700s, and in 1812 Thomas Telford's road from Kyleakin to Portree was built through it; after 1815 it grew fast as veterans of the Napoleonic wars settled here.
Today it is the first sizeable village after the Skye Bridge, and the place where the south of the island stocks up: fuel, a supermarket, a bank, a range of hotels, B&Bs and hostels. Many people pass through without knowing it has two harbours. The pier at Corry, on the west side of the bay, has moorings for yachts, and the Old Pier behind the Dunollie Hotel is overlooked by old lime kilns, with a bookshop, a gallery and other small businesses on the way back up. From here the single-track road runs south-west through Strath Suardal to Elgol.
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A village, open at any time, the first sizeable village after the Skye Bridge on the road to Portree; the B8083 to Elgol leaves from here.
Tourist information, fuel and a supermarket in the village.
- Getting there
- The road from the Skye Bridge to Portree.
- Services
- Fuel, supermarket, bank, tourist information.
- Harbours
- Corry pier and the Old Pier.
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Skye Trail with Thistle TrekkingA guided seven-day walk along the unmarked Skye Trail, from Broadford to Rubha Hunish, with Thistle Trekking: 127 km and nine days in all.Under a mile 1 min by road
The Selkie CollectiveA zero-waste shop in Broadford: refills of food, cleaning and body care, and ethical gifts from small Scottish makers.Under a mile 1 min by road
The Gabbro BarThe Broadford Hotel's local pub, with pool, darts, quiz nights, live music and a snack menu; dogs welcome.Under a mile 1 min by road
Gasta, BroadfordNeapolitan-style pizza and speciality coffee in the Old Mill at Harrapool, on the edge of Broadford.Under a mile 1 min by road
Torrin PoolsClear pools and small waterfalls on a burn above Loch Slapin, looking across to Blà Bheinn.6 miles 9 min by road
ElgolA crofting village at the end of the road on Strathaird, looking across Loch Scavaig into the heart of the Black Cuillin.14 miles 19 min by road
Places to stay near the village, and when each is next free.
Ptarmigan Cottage- Sleeps 2
- In Broadford
- Under a mile from Broadford
Lusa Bothy- Sleeps 2
- In Ashaig
- 4 miles from Broadford
Bothan Beileag- Sleeps 2
- In Heasta
- 4 miles from Broadford
Bothan Buidheag- Sleeps 2
- In Heasta
- 4 miles from Broadford
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