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The Glenelg Ferry at Kylerhea

OTTERS

Otters are members of the Mustelidae family, which includes weasel, stoat and mink, and an average-sized otter will measure about 1.2m (4 feet). They will eat anything, and have a hearty appetite, though their main diet comprises fish, crustaceans, amphibians and small mammals. Otters are a protected species under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, under the provisions of which it is an offence intentionally to disturb an otter in its place of shelter, or knowingly to approach its holt.

SECTION 2 STRATH

The Cuillin from Elgol (Walk 2.17)

INTRODUCTION

Heading for Bla Bheinn

If you were to search for one area of Skye that contains a taste of everything you might find elsewhere, you need look no further than Strath. It is a unique area, with an unusual independence, neither North Skye nor South Skye, neither MacLeod territory nor MacDonald. This was MacKinnon country, sandwiched between the two frequently warring factions, and adept at keeping the peace with both – which is probably why the MacKinnons earned the uncomplimentary nickname ‘Two-Faced’.