Kyle of Lochalsh Scotland
United Kingdom

10 Cruises availables At departure or passage at this port

Lindblad Expeditions (10 Cruises)


Frequently Asked Questions

At anchor. Small and mid-sized ships anchor in Loch Alsh and tender passengers ashore near the small harbour. A few steps take you to the main shopping street and the station, one of the most beautifully sited in Britain.
The classic choice is Eilean Donan Castle, about 13 kilometres east. Other options: a foray onto the Isle of Skye across the bridge, or the coast road to Plockton. All of these need a coach or a taxi: the village itself takes twenty minutes to see.
A fortified islet set where three lochs meet, at the village of Dornie. Restored in the early 20th century after centuries as a ruin and linked to the shore by a stone bridge, it has become the image of Scotland itself. The rooms can be visited, from the kitchens to the bedchambers.
Yes, across the bridge that has spanned Loch Alsh since 1995. Kyle is the last village on the Scottish mainland before the island, and that is precisely why ships call here. Depending on time available, excursions run to villages in southern Skye or simply make a scenic round trip.
A hamlet strung along a bay dotted with islets, north of Kyle by a narrow road. Thanks to mild currents, cordylines resembling palm trees grow along the shore — an improbable detail at this latitude. The village featured in a British television series and its white houses make a fine walking destination.
Not much, and it is better to say so. The shopping street, the station and the viewpoint over the bridge take about twenty minutes. Balmacara's woodland garden, a few kilometres away, is the only nearby outing worth a walk.
Early in the day. It is the classic excursion of the call and one of Scotland's most photographed castles: visitor numbers climb quickly by midday, especially when several coaches arrive together.
Yes, provided you accept the coach journeys. Eilean Donan is a hit with children, and the free-roaming sheep and stone walls do the rest. There is, however, no beach, no playground and no attraction for toddlers in the village.
Pound sterling and English. Scottish Gaelic appears on the bilingual signage of the West Highlands. Cards are accepted everywhere, including at the castle and in village shops.
May to September, when Eilean Donan and the Skye distilleries are fully open and the days run late. Expect rain in any season: the West Highlands are among the wettest regions in Europe.