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It was our pleasure to recently host Rosie Morton of Scottish Field magazine at Hotel Eilean Iarmain. Rosie was a wonderful guest who, like so many, was captivated by Eilean Iarmain’s location, charm, friendly staff, good food and all those extra activities we can offer guests – from tastings sessions of our award-winning Gaelic Whiskies and Gaelic Gins to unique insights into this special part of Skye with Scott MacKenzie, our headkeeper.

You can read Rosie’s feature on the link below, and if it inspires you to book your own Skye Staycation, or any of our activities, please be in touch:  hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk | 01471 833 332

Blue Skye Thinking: Now is the time to visit The Misty Isle

We look forward to welcoming you to our idyllic corner of the Isle of Skye! In advance of your visit we would like to provide you with some helpful information…

Whether you are joining us for an overnight stay or a meal in the bar or restaurant you can be confident that every measure has been put in place to keep you safe at this time.

From temperature checking everyone who enters, to the introduction of screens in reception and the bar and the use of a commercial fogger to sanitise all guest bedrooms and public spaces, your safety and comfort is our top priority.

Upon arrival a member of our reception team will greet you in the hall. Please note that as our reception is small it is unsuitable for more than one guest at a time – do take a seat in the sitting room if necessary and we will be with you as soon as possible.

For those dining in our cosy, candlelit Birlinn Restaurant we recommend that you book in advance – please contact our reception team to check availability and make your reservations. 01471 833 332 | hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk

Reservations are not required for those wishing to dine in our Am Pràban Bar.

Our staff are friendly and helpful. If you have any concerns or questions, please speak to them and they will be very pleased to assist you.

We have updated our FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

They can be viewed here

We are pleased to announce that our beautiful little gallery by the pier at Eilean Iarmain will re-open on 11th September with an exhibition by our good friend, Derek Robertson.
Derek has exhibited with us each year since 1996 and is an artist of international renown. You can read more about him and see some of his beautiful work here
As usual, Derek will set up his studio in the gallery and work there throughout the exhibition. He is more than happy to discuss his work and chat with visitors.
The exhibition runs until 13th October and will operate within social distancing guidelines.
Open 7 days, 10am – 6pm
Fàilte air ais Ruaraidh chòir! Welcome back Derek!

With Gallery An Talla Dearg having been closed all year, we have missed all of our artists. It’s always lovely to catch a five minute blether with them as we all go about our day at Eilean Iarmain. We have been featuring each artist both here on our website, and on our Facebook page, throughout the summer and we hope you have enjoyed seeing their work and learning a little about them and their inspirations and influences.

Pam Carter would have been exhibiting between 18th July and 7th September. Her arrival and opening always creates a buzz and we have really missed her this year. However, Pam has set up her own online exhibition called The Skye Exhibition 2020 and we hope you enjoy it as much as we have:

https://pamcarter.co.uk/exhibitions/isle-skye-paintings-exhibition/

I am inspired to paint by the wildlife and landscape of Scotland. My subjects vary from the wilds of the Hebrides to quiet corners of the garden, I hope my work captures the essence of the natural world.

In the field I paint colour studies, take photographs and just quietly observe. I then take time to think about how a composition can be developed that reflects what I have seen, generally this is a slow evolution, although sometimes the whole picture comes in a moment. Having carefully planned a new work I often find that once I have started the painting will lead me in unexpected directions. I paint with commonly used materials and a traditional palette of oil colours. My work is representational but I’m not trying for photographic detail, I try to evoke the feeling of the moment either seen or imagined. It’s all about light transmitted and reflected and never more so than when painting water, a subject I come back to time and time again as I have always had connections with the sea.

I live in Kyle of Lochalsh with wonderful scenery and wildlife awaiting in whichever direction I set off.

Website: www.paulhowey.co.uk

Face book: www.facebook.com/paulhoweyart

Our evening menu – available in both bar and restaurant – has been updated.

We also have a Specials Menu which changes on a daily basis.

Our cosy restaurant with warm candle light and log fires is open to residents and non-residents alike. As we are running at reduced capacity, for our guests to have the best experience, we have introduced seating times of 6.00pm, 6.15pm, 6.30pm, 6.45pm, 8.00pm, 8.15pm and 8.30pm.
Please be aware that we may require the table again after two hours to ensure we can accommodate all bookings, however diners are welcome to move through to our sitting-room, bar or outside to continue their drinks or coffees.
To ensure we have sufficient time to sanitise tables between use, we kindly request all parties to arrive in good time.

Booking is no longer required in our bar, and of course, we have wonderful outdoor, waterfront seating where you can take in the stunning views whilst enjoying your meal.

To book: 01471 833 332 | hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk

We continue to do our very best to ensure the health and safety of all staff and guests. We are working with Clear Skye Pest Prevention who are on site every day using their “fogging” machine: each bedroom is being treated using their certified virucidal cleaner which is non-hazardous and non-toxic. This is applied using a fogging machine that ensures the entire room is disinfected. Treatments are carried out twice each day: once, following check out of guests, and then again after our housekeeping team have undertaken their enhanced cleaning schedule so that each room is spotless, ready for guests to check in and begin their stay safe in confidence leaving them able to relax and enjoy this special place.
All public areas are also subject to daily fogging and an enhanced cleaning programme.