Guidebook for Glenelg
Food Scene
The only place to eat dinner in Glenelg is the Glenelg Inn, which has a fantastic restaurant but it is absolutely VITAL you book ahead - at least a day and half in advance - as they are so busy over the summer season. To book a table call 01599 522 273.
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Glenelg Inn
The only place to eat dinner in Glenelg is the Glenelg Inn, which has a fantastic restaurant but it is absolutely VITAL you book ahead - at least a day and half in advance - as they are so busy over the summer season. To book a table call 01599 522 273.
Parks & Nature
A dramatic 4,000ft munro towering above the mouth of Loch Hourn (which translates from Gaelic into English as "Loch Hell”).
Beinn Sgritheall
A dramatic 4,000ft munro towering above the mouth of Loch Hourn (which translates from Gaelic into English as "Loch Hell”).
Arts & Culture
Nestled within Glen Beag are two of the best preserved brochs in Scotland. A broch is a prehistoric circular stone tower dating back to the Iron Age.
Glenbeag Broch
Nestled within Glen Beag are two of the best preserved brochs in Scotland. A broch is a prehistoric circular stone tower dating back to the Iron Age.
Getting Around
The Isle of Skye is easily accessed via the fantastic Glenelg-Skye ferry - the oldest car ferry in the world! Taking the ferry to Skye saves 45-minutes of driving time. The ferry is open from 10am - 7pm every day and crosses the turbulent Kylerhea Narrows where one can spot seals, otters and sea eagles.
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Skye Ferry
The Isle of Skye is easily accessed via the fantastic Glenelg-Skye ferry - the oldest car ferry in the world! Taking the ferry to Skye saves 45-minutes of driving time. The ferry is open from 10am - 7pm every day and crosses the turbulent Kylerhea Narrows where one can spot seals, otters and sea eagles.