We are excited to be launching the first South Skye Nature Festival, with more than 40 free activities lined up, celebrating the wonderful natural world we share on the Isle of Skye!

What you need to know:

Most of the events are ticketed as places are limited, so click the ticket link to browse the events and reserve your places —there's something for everyone, and lots going on!

Festival Launch  — Friday 24th July,  7-9pm

Come along to An Crubh to enjoy free music from Skirlin’, meet some of the festival guides and nature experts, and have a drink from the bar with the event organisers. All are welcome! 

Festival Hub — Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July, 10am – 5pm

Our festival Event Hub is at An Crubh. This is THE place for info, last minute tickets, and to meet and chat to various nature organisations (see below).

What’s on?

Walks — Guided walks throughout Saturday and Sunday, with locations across South Skye: the Plock, Broadford, Kinloch, Camuscross, Duisdale, An Crubh, Armadale Castle, Armadale Pier and Tormore. 

Talks — We have an engaging talk programme throughout the weekend at Duisdale Mor (hall) with fantastic expert speakers.

Workshops — Workshops are taking place at An Crubh on Saturday and Sunday.

Places are limited on most events so book your free tickets to the various activities via the ticket link.

Remember: if your preferred event is full you can add your name to a waiting list online, or come to An Crubh where we will have a very limited number of walk-in tickets available.

Travel

Please car-share wherever possible if driving. See maps below for suggested parking for An Crubh and Armadale events.

Public transport is very limited, but the stagecoach bus runs Saturday from Broadford (direction: Armadale) at 09:43, 13:08 and 16:23, and from Armadale (direction: Broadford) at 10:30, 14:04 and 17:11. No Sunday service. Tickets £2 onboard.

A free community minibus (8 seats) service will operate between An Crubh and the Armadale and Tormore events – timetable below. Reserve your seat at the An Crubh event info desk!

Film night —  Saturday 25th July,  7pm - 9.30pm

We are excited to be screening the Skye premiere of the stunning ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’, along with the beautiful  ‘A Line In The Sound’ with Q+A. At Sabhal Mor Ostaig main theatre. Doors & bar open 6.30pm, film begins at 7pm. It’s free, but remember to reserve your seat through the ticket link!

Displays and stalls

Joining us at An Crubh are an assortment of fantastic national and local organisations hosting interactive displays and information booths throughout the weekend Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 5pm. Come and have a chat with...

Skye Beach Cleans   I   British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)   I   Fishing For Litter   I   Amphibian & Reptile Conservation (ARC)   I   Bumblebee Conservation Trust   I   Trees For Life   I   Skye & Lochalsh Rivers Trust   I   British Trust for Ornithology   I   Blue Marine Foundation   I   Forestry Land Scotland ... and more