Armadale Castle and Gardens, The Isle of Skye
Armadale, for most tourists, is a place to pass through quickly after getting off the ferry from Mallaig. However, it can be an ideal and often-missed spot to add to the end of your day trip to Skye from Mallaig if you want to be sure you’re in time for the ferry back.
You can spend a pleasant half hour to an hour wandering around the beautiful gardens of Armadale Castle and the Museum of the Isles and you can enjoy a picnic in the grounds if you wish. Children can play in the small adventure play park.
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The castle is part of the Clandonald Estate and a few walking and wildlife trails start just outside the castle. Passing through woodlands, climbing up hills or ambling near the shore, you may spot deer, birds of prey and otters along these paths. See more information on the trails at Armadale.
The local gift shops allow for last-minute shopping for souvenirs and gifts and local eateries offer somewhere to eat before getting back on the ferry. We had a tasty meal at the Inn at Àird a’ Bhàsair before heading back to Mallaig.
Just a bit further down the road, you can also go sea kayaking with South Skye Sea Kayak.
These posts may also be useful to help you in planning your trip to Skye, especially if you’re travelling with the ferry from Mallaig
- Best Things to Do on the Isle of Skye
- Best Things to Do in Mallaig
- How to find Holiday Accommodation in Mallaig, Morar and Arisaig
- Alternative to the Jacobite Steam Train – take the Scotrail train to Mallaig
- 13 Great Places to Visit on the Way to Mallaig
Other fabulous islands to visit near the Isle of Skye (and much quieter!)
- Visiting the Isle of Rum
- Discovering the Isle of Canna – and planning your trip
- Trip to the Isle of Eigg
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