The Sligachan Hotel in its present position was built as an inn in 1830, and quickly became a mecca for gentlemem climbers.  Relocated from its original site nearer the head of Loch Sligachan, it took its name (pronounced Slig-a-han) from the Gaelic for small shells and became know as the 'shelly place'.

Today the hotel provides a blend of modern comfort, high standards and friendly informality.

 

ACCOMODATION



The Sligachan Hotel has 21 newly completely refurbished bedrooms, decorated to bring a bright, modern, comfortable feel while holding on the "old worldy" feel of this well known and unique building.

In total there are 4 singles 13 twin/double and 4 Family rooms each sleeping 3 to 4 persons.  Cots can also be provided for younger residents.

All rooms are ensuite and the majority have both bath and shower.  The facilities within the bedroom include tea and coffee making facilities, colour TV's  and hairdryers.

 

 

Although modern in style, our refurbishment has tried to include as much of the "charm" of Sligachan as possible by retaining many of the original features and furnishings passed down through the generations.

 

 

Most of our rooms have outstanding views, either over to the magnificent Cuillin range or down Loch Sligachan towards Raasey.

Be sure at time of booking to ask for your preference - we can't gaurantee it but we will try our best !

 

 
 

FOOD & DRINK

 

The main hotel is preserved as a comfortable and peaceful retreat, where one can relax in front of the log fire in MacKenzies Bar while sampling a pint of Skye Ale, brewed on the premises from the clear waters of the Cuillin, or relax with one of our rare malts in Collie's Lounge, looking out over the Cuillin Ridge as the sun goes down.

For  those who prefer a bit more hustle and bustle, the lively Seumas' bar is the place to enjoy the famed 'crack' of the Highland, with its log fire to keep out the cold and its range of over 100 fine malt whisky's on optic and array of real ales.

The hotels Cairidh restaurant takes its name from the roughly built stone semi circles which were constructe in many of Skye's sea lochs during the 19th century.  They were built below the high tide mark so that when the water receded, fish were trapped in the Cairidhs making there capture relatively simple.  This ancient way of fishing has now been outlawed and the Cairidhs destroyed by the landlords, although remnanats of them can still be seen at low tide close to Sligachan today

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Sligachan prides itself on its good value home-cooked food using as much local produce as possible, and even though our seafood is caught by more modern methods our menus today still include fresh scallops dived for in Loch Sligachan and Langoustines caught by local fishermen.

 

 

 

 

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Sligachan Hotel, Sligachan
Isle of Skye. IV47 8SW
Phone;-0(44)1478650204    Fax:-0(44)1478650207
email: reservations@sligachan.co.uk