A taste of Gaelic …. An Dùbhlachd – December
Unlike in English, the months in Gaelic are preceded by the word ‘the’ and as you would expect, are linked to describing that particular time of year. ‘An Dùbhlachd’ (pronounced ‘an doolachk’ with the ‘ch’ as in ‘loch’) means the ‘darkness’ or ‘blackness’ and of course refers to … Read More
Our Award Winning Spiced Gin
We are delighted that our Spiced gin won Silver Medal in the Herb & Spice Flavoured Gin of the Year category at this year’s Scottish Gin Awards The Scottish Gin Awards, one of the largest and highly regarded gin competitions in the UK, revealed its winners last night. … Read More
November – An t-Samhain
November marks the end of the Celtic summer and the beginning of winter with An t-Samhain being the Gaelic word for the month and this time of year. This relates to the seasonal transition that was marked with the festival of Samhainn (pronounced soween – ‘sow’ as in … Read More
Sabhal Mòr Ostaig – Celebrating 50 years!
This autumn marks the 50th anniversary of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, recognised internationally as the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture, located just 6 miles down the beautiful coastal road from Hotel Eilean Iarmain towards Armadale. In 1972, Sir Iain Noble set up Fearann Eilean Iarmain (of which … Read More
Rabbie Burns and the Skye connection
You may be wondering what connection, if any, Rabbie Burns – an Ayrshire man – had with the Isle of Skye. In fact, there is a very important connection to Skye in Rabbie Burns’ life and indeed to the Gaelic language and culture. As a young man, Rabbie … Read More
Christmas Day Lunch 2022 at Hotel Eilean Iarmain
Christmas Dinner at Hotel Eilean Iarmain We are open for Christmas Day Lunch for non residents between 12 and 3pm. Please click here to view our Sample Christmas Day Lunch Menu Christmas Day Lunch: £55 per person. For more information, or to book, please call 01471 833 332 … Read More
Sgeulachdan às Eilean Iarmain / Stories from Eilean Iarmain
Thòisich Sìne NicDiarmaid, à Bhatairnis, ag obair aig Fearann Eilean Iarmain sna 1980an far an robh i ag obair dha Sir Iain san oifis mar rianaire. A bharrachd air a sin bha i ag obair bho àm gu àm san taigh-òsta nuair a bha Effie Cheanadach dheth agus … Read More
Lunch and dinner service…
At present, our lunch and dinner service is as follows: Lunch: Mon-Sat, 12 – 2.30pm Sunday: Our Sunday Roast will be served 12 – 8.30pm Dinner: We will endeavour to provide evening meals for non-residents as and when we can, but please be aware this may be restricted … Read More
❤ bho Eilean Iarmain
Cuimhnichibh gum bi Dìnnear Bhaileintin againn a-nochd Remember we are serving our Valentine’s Dinner tonight. Candlelight, open fire, bubbles and the finest of fare. We look forward to welcoming you! 🥰 #EileanIarmain #valentines2022 #romantichotel #gaol #officialisleofskye #visitsleat