dunedin
Well-Known Member
When I was in Loch Greshornish recently I discovered a brand new dinghy pontoon, which makes shore access massively easier.
This Loch is somewhat off the usual yacht routes, but is listed in the CCC Pilot as giving “the best shelter in Loch Snizort”, with a very spacious anchorage in mud at ideal depths. However one issue had been that it was very difficult to get ashore except at high water.
The new dinghy pontoon has been established by Skye Marine. We had a very friendly welcome from the owners, who live in the house down by the pontoon.
Apparently there is a toilet and shower (at back of house), and laundry (washing machine and tumble dryer) available by arrangement. Edinbane Inn is a short walk away, but unfortunately the shop listed in my CCC guide has closed (though on main bus route between Portree and Dunvegan, if need supplies).
This is also a working croft, with tours available and spinning of own sheep wool, plus boat trips and Canadian canoe hire available - quite the modern diverse “aquatic croft”! Sharing in case of interest, and as not yet in Welcome Anchorages. Contact at www.Skye-marine.com, on VHF Ch 06 or 01470-582261.
This Loch is somewhat off the usual yacht routes, but is listed in the CCC Pilot as giving “the best shelter in Loch Snizort”, with a very spacious anchorage in mud at ideal depths. However one issue had been that it was very difficult to get ashore except at high water.
The new dinghy pontoon has been established by Skye Marine. We had a very friendly welcome from the owners, who live in the house down by the pontoon.
Apparently there is a toilet and shower (at back of house), and laundry (washing machine and tumble dryer) available by arrangement. Edinbane Inn is a short walk away, but unfortunately the shop listed in my CCC guide has closed (though on main bus route between Portree and Dunvegan, if need supplies).
This is also a working croft, with tours available and spinning of own sheep wool, plus boat trips and Canadian canoe hire available - quite the modern diverse “aquatic croft”! Sharing in case of interest, and as not yet in Welcome Anchorages. Contact at www.Skye-marine.com, on VHF Ch 06 or 01470-582261.
