In line with the Scottish Government’s latest advice regarding COVID-19, our bar and restaurant will close at 10pm until further notice. We ask you to bear this in mind if you are visiting or dining with us and to help our staff ensure we are complying by drinking up and leaving the bar and restaurant when requested. Mòran taing.
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Scottish Field Magazine Feature
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
An Talla Dearg – Virtual Exhibition Margaret Evans and Marianne Worthy
Margaret Evans and Marianne Worthy
Margaret and Marianne are the fifth and sixth artists to feature in our virtual programme of exhibitions for this year. They would have been with us at Eilean Iarmain in June.
Margaret Evans – I am a Glasgow School of Art trained professional artist, specialising in landscapes with drama in pastels/gouache. I am based in rural Perthshire with fantastic scenery all around to inspire and motivate. Visits to see work for buyers/collectors can be arranged by appointment on info@shinafoot.co.uk and examples of work available on margaretevansart.com.
Follow me on Facebook / Margaret Evans and on Instagram / margaretEvansart .
We can arrange shipping overseas and commissions for specific landscapes and/or portraits can be arranged.
Marianne Worthy. Born in Dumfriesshire but I now live in the Highlands of Scotland close to the Isle of Skye. The moods of the seasons and the weather are the inspirations for my paintings. I love to experiment and try new techniques and so I paint using Acrylics, Inks and Pastels with mixed mediums.
If you look at my website you will see the variety of my work. Please contact me if you would like to see any of my paintings framed and also if you have any questions. www.worthyart.co.uk
New Guidance from Scottish Government
Following the Scottish Government’s announcement on 10th September, we regret that we will no longer be able to host parties of 6 people or more – indoors or outdoors and from no more than two households – with immediate effect. If you have a restaurant booking for a large party, please be in touch with the hotel: 01471 833 332 | hotel@eileaniarmain.co.uk
We also request that all guests and customers wear their face masks whilst moving through public spaces within the hotel buildings; staff will be doing likewise.
Although these new rules do not become mandatory until Monday 14th, we believe the responsible thing to do is to act now.
The safety and comfort of all remains our top priority and you can be confident that every measure we have in place is there to keep you safe at this time.
We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation. We are all in this together.
Welcoming Guests and Visitors to Eilean Iarmain
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.
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Derek Robertson – An Talla Dearg, opening 11th September
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!
Pam Carter: The Skye Exhibition 2020
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/
Paul Howey – Gallery An Talla Dearg Virtual Exhibition #4
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
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