The coastal village of Uig is located in the north of the Isle of Skye, on the west side of the stunning Trotternish Ridge. With sea, mountain and big sky views all around, you could easily spend your time just looking out the window, relaxing on the deck and watch our rural world go by. Whether your interests involve marine, land, sky, outdoors, flora, fauna, culture or food and drink, we are sure you will find much to connect with during your stay with us.
Uig is home to Uig Pottery and The Isle of Skye Brewing Company - both very much worth a visit. For those keen to explore, our area offers local walks, boat trips, marine activities, excellent quality food and beverage establishments, and iconic visitor attractions such as Fairy Glen and The Quiraing, as well as being the gateway to the Outer Hebrides.
Attractions and Activities
Here is just a small selection of what you can see and do locally.
MARINE:
Our friends at SkyeXplorer Boat Trips offer wildlife sea cruises from Uig Harbour or RIB trips from Staffin Harbour (East side of the Trotternish Ridge) and new for 2026... snorkelling with seals!!
North Skye Outdoors in the neighbouring village of Kilmuir offer sea kayaking, canoeing and paddleboarding - check out what they can offer during your stay.
For those seeking something a bit more thrilling... Skye Adventure offer coasteering and gorge-walking.
LAND:
Infamous iconic sites showcasing the natural geology of North Skye. These sites are heavily visited so please help us to protect them for future generations to enjoy. Park only in designated car parks and walk only on designated pathways.
There a range of walks around our area (Trotternish) with some guidance on distance, terrain and difficulty rating. Here's a few of our favourites - Fairy Glen, Uig / Caisteal Uisdein / Quiraing, Trotternish / Beinn Edra.
If you'd rather a guided walk by local people, contact North Skye Outdoors, Skye Adventure (inc scrambling and rock climbing), or Skye Guides. There will be many others too of course which you can find with a basic online search.
The Skye Museum of Island LifeThe Skye Museum of Island Life, Kilmuir - Open Easter to late September.
Flora Macdonald's Grave, Kilmuir - Limited parking, please park responsibly and keep to designated paths. Flora is famous for helping Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape from government troops.
DINE: (make a table reservation where possible)
The Ferry Inn
The Uig Hotel
The Galley Seafood Restaurant and Takeaway
Bakur Bar
Monkstadt House (Linicro - 2 miles)
Flodigarry Hotel (Flodigarry - 10 miles via The Quiraing)
The Hungry Gull (Staffin - 10 miles via The Quiraing)
The Skeabost House Hotel (Skeabost Bridge - 13 miles)
To find out more about Uig, including What's On, please visit our new community website.
Local Facebook pages like ALL THINGS UIG (SKYE), UIG COMMUNITY HALL (ISLE OF SKYE), KILMUIR HALL & COMMUNITY, UIG COMMUNITY TRUST ISLE OF SKYE, WHAT'S ON IN SKYE AND LOCHALSH, SEALL EVENTS SKYE will all provide you with information on local events and culture.
Directions
General directions and travel time to Uig is offered below. Specific directions to your accommodation will be sent with your booking details. There is ample on-site parking if you are driving a vehicle.
Uig is reached via the A87 - allow at least 3 hours travel time, more if you intend to stop for breaks and to capture stunning views along the way.
An alternative route will take you via the A830, which terminates at the Mallaig Ferry Terminal where you can take a CalMac ferry to Armadale in the south of the Isle of Skye. Please plan ahead and ensure you have booked a ticket and checked the status of your sailing as this route is liable to disruption. The journey time from Fort William to Mallaig is at least 1 hour and will be longer during visitor season.
Uig is reached via the A82/A87 - allow at least 3 hours travel time, more if you intend to stop for breaks and to capture stunning views along the way, such as Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Glen Shiel and Eilean Donan Castle.
An alternative route (and generally longer due to single lane roads) follows the A9 north over the Beauly Firth and Kessock Bridge. A890 (this road is very narrow in places and requires use of passing places). This route is scenic and mountainous and can also be travelled by train to Kyle of Lochalsh.
Bus: Citylink Glasgow/Skye or Inverness/Skye
More travel information here including airports, busses and ferries.