Sweet and well selected The small friendly shop offers a…read moregreat selection of handmade modern jewellery and accessoirs. From necklaces to earrings in a young modern reduced style. They also offer different products (cups, tea towels, baby clothes) in simplistic Highland-associated designs. Furthermore you'll find interesting cards.

Shopping is good, cafe food is mediocre at best. Salad had spoiled vegetables that were inedible…read more Baked potato was barely warm with shredded cheese that couldn't melt because potato was not hot enough. Would not eat here again.

This is one of the pit stops along the route back to Edinburgh after Rabbie's Loch Ness tours. It's…read morelocated in a really cute area (yes, there's a bridge) and the shop is quite expansive. In fact, it's the only place I bothered to buy souvenirs from while in Scotland! It's a true one-stop shop. There's even an express cafe. Bathrooms are across the way. I'm happy with my magnets and mythical book.

In June of 2014 my wife and I stopped in here while touring Skye. Not only did we see and smell…read moresome delightful candles, but the shopkeeper was fantastic. He showed us postcards from all over the world. Essentially, all you need to do is send a card from somewhere to the shop's address and they'll send you a free air freshener. He let us simply have one - as we promised to send a card once we returned to the US. We ended up buying two large tumblers and a pin (it's not candle-esque... it just has a Highland Cow on it). We had a lovely time in this shop - and should we ever return to Skye, we'll be sure to stop in again. This is definitely worth a trip.

Nice place to stop when in the area. Great place to buy gifts. The candles smell amazing and the…read morestaff is very helpful.

It was such a treat to find this shop right by the pier side as we were waiting for the ferry to…read moretake us back to the mainland. The sign outside lists 'clothing, knitwear, accessories, gifts, jewellery, and things to make you smile...' And they're right! Everyone was coming out of the shop smiling as it is a shop full of lovely things. The clothes are perhaps a little on the 'Bohemian' side for my personal tastes, but they do have some absolutely beautiful items such as hand knits - jumpers, hats, scarves and so on, as well as other hand crafted items. I got a gorgeous pair of - well I don't actually know what they're called - hand-warmers perhaps? They're like mittens but cover your wrists and forearms too. They are beautifully hand knitted in soft, muted colours, but best of all, they are fleece-lined! I've wanted a pair of hand-warmers for ages, but wool makes me itch, Not so with these beautiful fleece-lined ones. They are perfect for Autumn, keeping my fingers snug and cosy, and I definitely left the shop smiling.

Famous for its mountainous and breathtaking scenery, The Isle of Skye situated off the West coast…read moreof Mainland Scotland - is the largest and best known of the Inner Hebrides. Renowned for its natural beauty and therefore a magnate for climbers, artists and photographers, it is perhaps not the first place one would think of to visit for a glorious shopping experience. Seek and ye shall find. The island looks tiny on the map but you'll need your entire holiday and more to discover even a small proportion of some of the area's hidden gems. I'd like to share one such shiny jewel with you. Ragamuffin is situated on the pier in Armadale, Sleat (pronounced 'slate') on the south western peninsula of the island. The little shop (strangely like a sheik's tent, it is actually bigger inside than it appears outside) sits overlooking the sea (Sound of Sleat) over to Mallaig. On entering the shop my first impression was one of a glorious visual feast of colour and textures. Closer inspection revealed clothes in fabrics of softest wool, silk, tweed, velvet, lace, denim and cotton in a wide range of styles from quirky and funky to casual chic. Rails and shelves held skirts of silk, velvet tunics, trousers, dresses, hats, scarves, gloves, wristlets, necklaces of silver and glittery beads, bangles and belts, soft toys so cuddly they cry out for adoption . the list is huge. Here is possibly the best collection of designer knitwear and accessories under one roof. The designs are from all over the world (Oska, Clemente, Respond, Flax, Out of Exile) and are unique and beautiful. Most are in multi sizes so the larger lady is well catered for here. But these clever clothes, functional and fun, will appeal to all shapes and sizes. I am petite and I couldn't resist the purchase of an Out of Exile outfit of the softest green velvet skirt, with matching fitted tunic and waisted jacket. . The fabulous displays are so cleverly put together, the colours and fabrics so tempting and unusual, that when you see an 'outfit' on display you realise the possibilities immediately. My own taste tends towards the tonal in colour. I like my outfits to 'match'. But once I saw how a simple outfit could be enhanced by the casual touch of a glorious Salt scarf I was reborn . The day I visited was fairly quiet in mid-winter. The atmosphere in the shop was welcoming. All the staff were warm, friendly and knowledgeable about the stock. If a customer is unsure about an outfit, help is at hand where you can be advised of the possibilities of your chosen outfit. If there is a down side to the experience it is that there isn't a formal changing room. I have never liked communal changing rooms and prefer to take my business elsewhere rather than submit myself to the indignities of such an experience. At Ragamuffin, there isn't so much a communal changing room as a sort of party atmosphere in a friend's house. The shop has a spiral staircase at its centre and if you want a little privacy to try on your garments, you take yourself off upstairs where you share space with the rest of the stock (which is probably clever retailing when you consider you will see even more 'stuff' and are able to try that on as well). Obviously, this changing area is not accessible to someone who finds it hard or impossible to negotiate stairs. Perhaps the management should re-think this and offer an alternative changing area. My next item is a plus and a minus. On the plus side, I earlier mentioned the welcoming atmosphere. Indeed, the staff fairly buzz with bonhomie and I was offered a cup of coffee and a biscuit before I was halfway in the shop. As it was a chilly day, the offer was welcome. However, on the minus side, if you have a weak bladder forego the coffee because the shop doesn't have toilet facilities. One customer had to pop over to the Caledonian Macbrayne ferry offices not far from the shop. Perhaps the staff would have let her use their private toilet but as there was a customer already upstairs trying on a garment . you get the picture. The garments sold are mainly for women but there is a happy little section in a far corner where men have discovered jumpers by Scott Officer and Fishermen of Ireland and soft fleecy shirts. There are no children's clothes save for quirky jester slippers but the huge selection of gorgeous Jellycat soft toys should keep little ones amused whilst mum shops. I should know, I bought two Jellycat soft toys and I don't even like soft toys much. How do you get to Sleat? Just two hours from Inverness Airport, the Isle of Skye can be reached by car. You can go via Fort William to Mallaig and from Mallaig get the ferry over to Armadale. Once you leave the ferry look immediately to your left and there's Ragamuffin. Head straight for it, don't stop till you get there! The ferry operates all year round but has reduced sailings in winter and only sails on Sunday in high summer. You can also take the

Could not be more helpful, I had bought a balance bike for my wee girl, but it ended up being a…read moretouch too big. I was given some advice, and many options. Really good customer service and will be back for future bikes.

Very pleased with the service. Highly recommended from my recent bike service. Thorough checks then…read moreadvice. Friendly, easy to deal with & professional. I have bought bikes, bike servicing and accessories in the past.

I came here during a day tour to Isle of Skye. It was a lovely spot to go and tour. We had an hour…read moreto go around the castle and inside. I'd say if you want to read everything inside the castle, I would allow for around 2 hours here. It's a beautiful location with a lot of history. There is a cafe here if you need a quick pick me up as well. We came here in the morning before noon and it was not too busy, but when we left it started to get a lot busier. It may be best to go right when they open to beat the crowds.

When I was in the planning stages of my trip to the UK back in 2018, Scotland wasn't even on my…read moreradar. Consulting my bucket list, I noticed the entry for Loch Ness, and figured if I was going to visit Scotland, I should probably do so for a couple days, and see what else the country had to offer. It takes precisely .0006 seconds searching Google for "Scotland" before you find a picture of Eilean Donan castle, and it took another .0001 seconds before I had decided that I *needed* to see it in person. It couldn't be that stunningly beautiful, could it? Well, my friends, I can attest to you that it is, and it is well worth the visit, even if it is a bit of an odyssey. I flew from London to Inverness, a surprisingly short (and cheap!) flight, and rented a car from one of companies onsite. I had hoped for an automatic, but I was informed that *the* automatic I'd reserved (yes, they only had one!) hadn't been returned on time, so I was stuck with a manual. Now, I can drive a stick, but the prospect of my dumb American ass driving a *left-handed stick*, sitting on the "wrong" side of the car, and driving on the "wrong" side of the road, was a little daunting. Nevertheless, I made it work, once I remembered how to put the thing in reverse. After checking into my hotel in Inverness, I drove straight to Eilean Donan, about two hours away. It's a captivating sight from the road, and continues to improve as you draw closer. I parked, purchased my ticket, and crossed the bridge to the castle grounds. Pictures within are prohibited, so I respected their wishes, but I can attest that the interior contains a fascinating museum of Scottish and Jacobite history, a window into Highlander clan life, with a simultaneously military and warm and cozy aesthetic. You'll be transported to another time, filled with strife and struggle, flanked on all sides by pictures of long-dead soldiers, weapons and artifacts, and yet at the same time, be overcome with a strong desire to curl up next to the fireplace and absorb the history that surrounds you. It's a truly magnificent place, and the experience is not to be missed! Once you've explored the interior, the outer grounds are available for further exploration. Clambering stony stairwells, or walking the ramparts, gazing out of Loch Duich, it's easy to see why this castle was as prized for its beauty as it was for its strategic, defensible location. It may have been nearly razed to the grounds a few centuries ago, but the rebuilding and restoration of this monument was money well spent! I stopped in the cafe for a quick bite, purchased a couple souvenirs, then headed back to the car to continue on to my next tourist stop. However, on my return drive to Inverness, I passed by Eilean Donan again at sunset, and was once again compelled to stop and take dozens of pictures. The walls are illuminated at night, and are particularly photogenic in the twilight hours, with the setting sun behind it. Any photographer worth his salt will not want to miss such a picturesque opportunity. There's a good reason Eilian Donan is the most photographed castle in Scotland (maybe the UK?), but the castle is more than just a pretty face. It is rich in history, steeped in tradition, and cared for by loving hands with a strong desire to preserve the heritage of Highland culture, and this castle is one of their crowning jewels. Along with Glencoe, this is one of the absolute must-see places in all of Scotland!

A wonderful shop with beautiful local arts and crafts! Found many great gifts to bring home and…read moresome beautiful Skye marble jewelry for myself;) don't miss it if you are on Portree!

Iceberg Glass is a very cool glass blowing shop right on the coast of Loch Ness…read more They have pieces of art of all sorts, like small statues, necklaces and other jewelry, mirrors with mosaic glass edges, and even little souvenirs like magnets and keychains. So if you couldn't tell from the list of items available, not every single item in Iceberg Glass is made by the glassblower, but those intricate items that are - those are the pieces to really go for! We even got to see the glassblower at work behind a glass partition, which was so cool. I picked out a glass blown necklace that was a deep red and so beautiful. They also have some items that are probably more for the local patrons vs. trying to bring them home in your luggage if you're a tourist - like incense, candles, and oil lamps (I think that's what the one I saw was, anyway). Iceberg Glass is a treasure of a shop, where you can get local, artisan pieces which would be great for a thoughtful gift, souvenir, or just a nice piece of art for yourself

Now this is a unique gift to bring home. Located in Fort Augustus, this charming little glass…read moreblowing shop was amazing. Visiting this shop is not merely shopping but an experience watching glass blowing and creative art. Iceberg Glass Blowing Shop had a live glassblowing demonstration. Watching the skilled artists transform molten glass into exquisite works of art like jewelry is amazing. I'm obsessed. The staff at the shop are incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about their work. They are eager to share the history and techniques of glassblowing, answering any questions. I bought my mom the cutest earrings. Loved this!