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Broadford

Set on Broadford Bay on the Isle of Skye, this working village blends sheltered harbour life with immediate access to the island’s dramatic landscapes. Look across the water to the rust‑coloured Red Cuillin, head inland for ridge‑top scrambles or set out along coast paths that curve around sea lochs. Practical essentials are within easy reach — independent shops, cafés, a petrol station and regular bus links on the A87 — making it a convenient launch point for day trips to waterfalls, castles and wildlife‑rich shores. Whether you’re after a short coastal walk, a long mountain day or an evening watching seals and sea birds from the harbour, Broadford makes exploration straightforward and memorable.

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Explore Broadford — Skye’s welcoming southern gateway

Tucked on a sheltered bay beneath the Cuillin and Beinn na Caillich, Broadford is a practical, scenic base for exploring the Isle of Skye. Stroll the harbour, pick up fresh seafood and supplies, then head out on short hill walks or full-day hikes into the Cuillin. Boat trips and coastal drives reveal seals, sea eagles and dramatic sea cliffs; sandy coves and quiet single-track roads invite slow discovery. Broadford is well served by the A87 and regular buses, with cafes, fuel and independent shops to make planning effortless. Come for the light over the bay and the immediate access to Skye’s wild, walkable landscapes — then stay for the easy evenings in warm local pubs.

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Broadford is the Isle of Skye’s second-largest settlement (after Portree), sitting on the eastern shore of Broadford Bay and located on the A87 — the island’s main road link to the mainland.

Broadford is the Isle of Skye’s second-largest settlement (after Portree), sitting on the eastern shore of Broadford Bay and located on the A87 — the island’s main road link to the mainland.

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Food & Drink

Broadford’s easygoing dining scene is where local flavour meets warm hospitality — ideal between coastal walks or after a day exploring Skye. Grab a theatrical, wood‑fired pizza and a cocktail at Cafe Sia & Siaway , where the open kitchen and outdoor seating keep things lively. For a quieter riverside pause with excellent coffee and indulgent cakes, drop into Gasta - Broadford , beloved by locals and four‑legged companions. When evening draws in, head to Broadford Distillery for tasting flights of hand‑crafted gin and whisky and stories that connect each dram to the island. Together these spots offer attentive service, honest menus and a true sense of place — practical choices that make planning a meal in Broadford effortless and memorable.

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Beinn na Caillich (732 m) rises just west of Broadford; it’s a familiar local hike and lookout, offering wide views across Broadford Bay toward the Cuillin and the mainland.

Beinn na Caillich (732 m) rises just west of Broadford; it’s a familiar local hike and lookout, offering wide views across Broadford Bay toward the Cuillin and the mainland.