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A rare opportunity has arisen to purchase a truly unique and
inviting 5 ensuite room hotel in a secluded location on the Isle of
Skye. Overlooking Loch Harport Taigh Ailean is an easily run
business that has a very popular bar and restaurant which also
benefits from some excellent reviews. There is a great opportunity
to expand the business and increase revenues. Viewing is highly
recommended to appreciate what the sale of Taigh Aileen has to
offer.
The Isle of Skye takes its name from the old Norse ‘sky-a’,
meaning ‘cloud island’, a Viking reference to the
often-mist-enshrouded Cuillin Hills. It’s the second-largest of
Scotland’s islands, a 50-mile-long patchwork of velvet moors,
jagged mountains, sparkling lochs, and towering sea cliffs. The
stunning scenery is the main attraction, but when the mist closes
in there are plenty of castles, crofting museums, cosy pubs, and
restaurants; there are also dozens of art galleries and craft
studios. Along with Edinburgh and Loch Ness, Skye is one of
Scotland’s top-three tourist destinations.
The small village of Portnalong is situated on the northwest of
the Isle of Skye on the shore of Loch Harport. It is located 36
miles from the Skye Bridge, 11.5 miles from Sligachan and 21 miles
from Portree; the Isles main centre of commerce. Portnalong is
Gaelic for “harbour of the ships” and was founded by crofters from
Lewis and Harris in 1921. The village played an important role as a
refuelling point for allied shipping during World War II and a
training area for Norwegian resistance fighters. From the village
and surrounding area there is a wide range of activities that can
be undertaken such as golf, guided mountaineering, and nature
walks, fly fishing tuition to name but a few. Shops are located at
Carbost only 3 miles away, which is also home of the famous
Talisker Whisky distillery. In addition to tourism, the island is
highly popular with nature lovers and also ornithologists who find
birds of prey, waders, and a host of seabirds in the locale. Skye’s
rugged Cuillin Mountains are known to walkers and climbers from
across the world. Inverness airport is 121 miles away, it has
regular flights to some European destinations as well as London,
Birmingham, and Manchester. Glasgow provides a far greater schedule
of domestic and international flights.
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