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Flora Macdonald Hostel
The Flora Macdonald hostel offers clean, warm hostel accommodation on the magnificent
island of Skye. The Scottish Tourist Board (Visit Scotland) has officially awarded the hostel
3 stars! The Hostel is owned and operated by Peter Macdonald, direct descendant of Lord
of the Isles, Macdonald chiefs and Robert the Bruce. He is also a local historian and gives
lectures on the real story of Flora MacDonald, heroine of the 1745 rebellion. He can reveal
every detail of of Skye, its history, its culture, its people, the mountains and wildlife from
BC to the present day. The Hostel is situated just north of Armadale pier, on the main bus
route to Broadford and Portree.To get here take the road over the now free Skye Bridge
and just outside Broadford turn off the main road towards Armadale. Just 2 miles before
Armadale is the turning to Kilmore. Please note that the nearest shop is 3 miles distant
and closes daily at 6pm. The shop is also closed at weekends.
Facilities in the Main Hostel are:
• Free Wi-fi
• Rare Eriskay Ponies
• Ideal for Kayaking
• TV in both rooms
• Modern kitchen Dining area
& Lounge Woodburning stove
• Full central heating
• Laundry
• All linen provided
Flora Macdonald Hostel, 3 Kilmore, Sleat, Isle of Skye IV44 8RG
Contact telephone: 01471 844272 or 01471 844440
E-mail: [email protected]
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Based in Penistone, South Yorkshire we are surrounded by
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We offer camping for approximately six pitches,
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Ideal location for Tour de Yorkshire 2017
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final stage through Penistone ending at
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Also 6 miles from Your de France Route English
leg through Holmfirth and finishing in Sheffield
For bookings and more information:
Call 01226 762889 or 07966 721068
or email: [email protected]
This is a unique highland experience... the opportunity
to see Sea Eagles, Dolphins,Otters and Seals!
As seen on BBC’s ‘Into the
Wild’ and ‘Grand Tours of
Scotland’.
Skye Ferry CIC, 6 Coulindoune, Glenelg, Ross-shire, IV40 8JU
Mobile: 07881634726 • Email: [email protected]