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A long polytunnel runs along a grassy clifftop above the sea on the Isle of Skye.
Dunvegan

Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company

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The Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company makes salt the slow way at Dunvegan: seawater from Loch Snizort evaporated in polytunnels by sun and wind rather than boiled, which is why the flakes are so clean.

It is one of the few sea salts in Britain made without fuel, and it went from a kitchen experiment to the shelves of good shops across Scotland. The works are on the Glendale road outside Dunvegan and are not a visitor attraction, but the salt is sold in the island's shops and online.

Close by
  1. Dunvegan Bakery & Coffee ShopDunvegan Bakery & Coffee ShopSkye's oldest bakery, said to date from around 1870: a white cottage in Dunvegan with old-school cakes and good coffee.1 mile2 min by road
  2. Giant MacAskill MuseumGiant MacAskill Museum1 mile4 min by road
  3. Shelves of books under a sloping ceiling at Waystone Books, a window seat by the window.Waystone BooksA small independent bookshop and coffee stop in a whitewashed cottage in Dunvegan.1 mile4 min by road
  4. Dunvegan CastleDunvegan CastleThe seat of the chiefs of MacLeod for 800 years, on a rock above Loch Dunvegan, with the Fairy Flag inside.2 miles7 min by road
  5. Harlosh PointHarlosh PointA low headland on Loch Bracadale looking across to Harlosh Island, with the Cuillin behind.4 miles5 min by road
  6. The Fairy Bridge on Skye: a low stone arch of dark rock carrying the road over a shallow burn, moorland and blue sky beyond.Fairy BridgeA stone bridge on the Waternish road where a MacLeod chief is said to have parted from his fairy wife.4 miles6 min by road
Directions
The Dunvegan, DunveganDunveganThe DunveganPlace to stay · 1.4 miles
Large windows in a black timber house look out over a loch.Isle of SkyeHarlosh Black hSleeps 2 · 3.2 miles
The Black Shed, DunveganSkinidinThe Black ShedSleeps 2 · 3.3 miles
A white bungalow with a glazed gable end sits before an autumn hillside, a wooden bench on the lawn in front.South ClunesTigh an TobairSleeps 8 · 4.1 miles
Whitewashed cottage with grey slate roof behind a pale blue picket fenceColbostThe Three ChimneysPlace to stay · 4.1 miles
An aerial view shows a white and timber-clad house set among autumn trees above a bay dotted with small islands.DunveganLochviewSleeps 4 · 4.1 miles
The cliffs of the Duirinish coast running out towards Idrigill Point under a clear sky.WalksIdrigill Point and Macleod's Maidens4.4 miles
The Old School at Colbost, home of Skye Silver.ShoppingSkye Silver5.4 miles
Two walkers cross a curved white sand beach beside green coastal hillsAttractionsCoral Beach6.0 miles
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Places to stay near Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company, and when each is next free.

The Dunvegan, DunveganThe Dunvegan
  • To stay
  • In Dunvegan
  • A mile from Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company
Check datesLarge windows in a black timber house look out over a loch.Harlosh Black h
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Dunvegan
  • 3 miles from Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company
Free 30 Oct – 2 NovThe Black Shed, DunveganThe Black Shed
  • Sleeps 2
  • In Skinidin
  • 3 miles from Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company
Check datesAn aerial view shows a white and timber-clad house set among autumn trees above a bay dotted with small islands.Lochview
  • Sleeps 4
  • In Dunvegan
  • 3 miles from Isle of Skye Sea Salt Company
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