Trotternish
Duntulm Castle Hotel is situated at the most northerly tip of the Isle of Skye's Trotternish Peninsula. The area boasts one of the most spectacular landscapes to be found in the British Isles. A magnificent mix of mountains, moorland, lochs and sea. Hundreds and millions of years of formation have resulted in a land of contrast and dramatic upheaval.It is hard to believe that the peninsula has so many famous landforms. The Storr is a 200 foot rock pinnacle which can be seen for many miles, standing in front of the impressive mass of Storr mountain. It was first climbed by Don Whillan and James Barber in 1955 and the walk to it's base provides stunning views across the Little Minch to the munros of Torridon.
The Quiraing is equally, if not more, famous being one of the most exciting natural rock formations anywhere in Scotland. The coast with it's many miles of beautiful cliffs, stacks, sea caves, natural arches, waterfalls and fabulous marine and bird life, provides wonderful and varied walking and exploring opportunities.
Trotternish is statistically the driest region on the Isle of Skye having approximately 30% less rainfall than Portree. The weather on the peninsula is also softened by the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, even allowing the odd palm tree to grow in some gardens. It has never seemed enough merely to wonder at the riches of geology and climate in Trotternish. The entire peninsula is full of other treasures just waiting to be discovered.
Trotternish ranks high among the most Historic areas of the Highlands; from the fossils of pre-history, Picts, Celts, invasions of Vikings, the Clans of MacDonald and MacLeod, St Columba, Bonnie Prince Charlie & Flora MacDonald, the Clearances to more recent crofting times. There is so much to discover and explore.
