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Inside Background
Neighborhoods 
There are several distinct neighborhoods of interest to Isle of Skye visitors...
Last edited: 02 November 2007
Recommended Reading 
Books of interest to Isle of Skye visitors include: ·        A & K...
Last edited: 09 October 2007
Tourist Board Info 
Skye & Lochalsh Tourist Info This is the tourist office imformation site for
Last edited: 15 January 2007
Weather & When to Go 
The Isle of Skye tends to have somewhat rainy, and definitely foggy, weather...
Last edited: 31 July 2006
Area guide 
Skye is divided up into a number of areas, each with its own distinctive...
Last edited: 08 August 2008
Live Webcams 
The Skye & Lochalsh area looks great on camera and even better when you...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By car:   Although not highly recommended, because of the efficiency of other...
Last edited: 06 January 2008
Getting Around 
By car:  Travelers will generally find that it is not necessary to rent a car...
Last edited: 27 September 2006
Public Transportation 
If you do not want to hire a car, then getting around the Isle of Skye is best...
Last edited: 05 October 2007
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Some Isle of Skye visitors may find the idea of single track driving quite...
Last edited: 06 January 2008
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Inside Things to Do
Shopping 
Many visitors enjoy shopping during their Isle of Skye stay.  The most popular...
Last edited: 30 July 2006
Sports & Activities 
The Isle of Skye is a beautiful location and travelers spending time there...
Last edited: 09 August 2006
Touring the Skye & Lochalsh area 
To tour the Skye and Lochalsh area, any base close to the A87 gives easy...
Last edited: 06 May 2009
Glendale Toy Museum 
Saw this on the map when on Skye this year, what an enchanting place.  the...
Last edited: 05 November 2009
Quiraing 
To get close to the Quirang by car, take the single track road from Brogaig...
Last edited: 05 October 2007
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
On Skye at Isleornsay, you'll find the pub pictured below (name unknown). They...
Last edited: 27 July 2009
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Inside United Kingdom: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency The currency of the United Kingdom is the Pound Sterling (£).  In...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Crossing the Border 
Land Border: The United Kingdom has just one land border, located in the...
Last edited: 15 December 2008
Emergencies 
The Emergency Numbers in the UK are 999 or 112. The operator will ask which...
Last edited: 09 April 2009
Important Phrases 
The first thing that visitors from outside of the United Kingdom...
Last edited: 03 April 2009
Telephones 
General phone numbers have 01, 02 or 03 prefixes, for example 020 8594 0000 or...
Last edited: 09 November 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Tipping Tipping is not expected in the UK, in the way it is in the United...
Last edited: 12 November 2009
Air Travel - Hand Luggage Restrictions 
From 6th November 2006 until further notice, strict rules regarding liquids...
Last edited: 20 June 2008
Car Rental UK 
In all cases, for hiring a car you will need a valid credit card, preferably...
Last edited: 26 November 2009
Driving tips for visitors 
1. Speed Limits Most speed limits are indicated by a figure in black on a...
Last edited: 20 May 2009
Eating out 
If you Google for "eating out in Britain" you'll find lots of tourism promotion...
Last edited: 28 December 2006
Learner Drivers - Minimum Ages And Rules 
Before you learn to drive or ride a new vehicle make sure you know about the...
Last edited: 21 November 2007
Motorway Service Areas 
Motorway Service Areas are leased out to various operators, mostly companies...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
Postal Services 
The UK postal service is known as Royal Mail. Royal Mail Group Ltd is the...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
The Magic Roundabout 
So, you've planned to visit the UK, do a bit of driving while you're here and...
Last edited: 14 December 2007
Tips on Gestures and Language 
For the Dutch: Tapping the side of the forehead in the UK means you are stupid...
Last edited: 13 September 2009
Train Travel 
The United Kingdom's railway network is the oldest in the world, having existed...
Last edited: 19 November 2009
Traveling with Children 
Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland, Thomas the Tank Engine, The Hobbit...
Last edited: 10 May 2008
Under Your Own Steam: Without A Car 
Some people find that travelling without a car in the UK is simple.  All you...
Last edited: 25 October 2007
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