Caroy Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Football pitch at Feorlig Loch Caroy in the background. Sheepfield Wednesday v Man Ewenited?
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Old bridge at Caroy. Contrast this picture with this one by John Allan - 107403. The bridge is the same, but the huge barns behind it are new.
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Cutting silage at Feorlig Overlooking Loch Caroy.
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Barpannan chambered cairns To most passers by, these are just large piles of stones. However, they are Neolithic chambered cairns, and have been here for at least four thousand years. The Highland Environmental Record provides the following information: "A prominent, probably chambered cairn about 20' high and 90' in diameter, of relatively small, rounded boulders, partly turf-covered. There has been some robbing and disturbance, especially on the SW side near the top, but this appears to be quite superficial. The sides are steep, but the angle becomes more gentle near the edges giving the cairn a slightly bell-shaped profile. At the very edge of the cairn there is a kerb of stones, set either flat or on their long edges. The kerb-stones appear to have been contiguous originally, and remain so on the NE segment. Kerb-stones at short intervals can be traced round most of the east half and occasionally round the rest of the cairn. The stones seem to have varied considerably in size; the largest is 3' 2" high and about 6' long and others are 4' long, but some are relatively small. The profile of the cairn and the fact that the cairn material does not appear to have fallen outside the kerb suggests that the kerb originally edged a platform extending beyond the actual edge of the cairn. Another cairn showing some constructional similarities and probably chambered lies to the south (NG24SE 12). RCAHMS 1928; Information from MS of A S Henshall's 'Chambered Tombs of Scotland' Vol. 2, visited 24 October 1962." Highland Environmental Record website - http://her.highland.gov.uk/SingleResult.aspx?uid=MHG4849 .
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Barpannan chambered cairns (2). See full description here - 1335101 . The size of these neolithic cairns can only be fully appreciated when you get up close. There are no signposts or information at the site, so the majority of visitors to Skye drive past on the main road to Dunvegan without even noticing them. In this view, the Black Cuillin form the background.
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Bracken Hide Hotel

Bracken Hide Hotel

4 out of 5
Struan Rd Portree Scotland
The price is £201 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
£201
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Portree ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
Beautiful spot, great sauna and plunge pool! Really lovely staff!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Bracken Hide Hotel
Uig Hotel

Uig Hotel

3 out of 5
Uig Uig Scotland
The price is £177 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
£177
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Uig. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Absolutely amazing facility - tremendous staff - definitely worth the visit

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Uig Hotel
The Marmalade Hotel

The Marmalade Hotel

4 out of 5
HOME FARM ROAD Portree Scotland
The price is £174 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£174
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (314 reviews)
Excelent place to stay

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

The Marmalade Hotel
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Kinloch Ainort Apartments

Kinloch Ainort Apartments

4.5 out of 5
Kinloch Ainort Sconser Scotland
Stay at this luxury apartment in Sconser. Enjoy free parking, balconies and premium bedding. Popular attractions Am Basteir and Raasay Ferry are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
clean, unbeatable location, easy access laundry, love the sheep!!

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Kinloch Ainort Apartments
Dunvegan Camping Pods

Dunvegan Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Kilmuir Dunvegan Scotland
Stay at this campsite in Dunvegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Our stay was amazing! Great accommodations! Our hosts were so helpful and kind! Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Dunvegan Camping Pods
3-Bedroom House Near Portree | Panoramic Cuillin Views | South-Facing & Peaceful

3-Bedroom House Near Portree | Panoramic Cuillin Views | South-Facing & Peaceful

Portree Highland
Stay at this holiday home in Portree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Portree Harbour and Somerled Square are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (77 reviews)
We loved this house! The location was fantastic and the views were everything. My friends and I had a great home base for a week of hiking on Skye.

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

3-Bedroom House Near Portree | Panoramic Cuillin Views | South-Facing & Peaceful
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Popular places to visit

Dunvegan Castle featuring heritage architecture, a castle and tranquil scenes

Dunvegan Castle

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Dunvegan Castle
Isle of Skye which includes rocky coastline and tranquil scenes

Claigan Coral Beach

4.5/5(10 reviews)

Experience the serenity of a far-flung beach that promises some of the best views on the spectacular Isle of Skye.

Claigan Coral Beach
Coral Beach taken with DJI Phantom 4 pro Great place to visit but parking can be difficult at times.

Coral Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coral Beach during your trip to Dunvegan? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Coral Beach

Things to do

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness

£71
per adult
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle from Inverness
Isle of Skye to Glasgow Private Direct Transfer

Isle of Skye to Glasgow Private Direct Transfer

£1,154
per traveller
Isle of Skye to Glasgow Private Direct Transfer
Isle of Skye transfer to Inverness

Isle of Skye transfer to Inverness

£769
per traveller
Isle of Skye transfer to Inverness
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Cities near Caroy

Dunvegan Castle which includes interior views, a house and heritage elements

Dunvegan

Rainbow over Skye Seen from the Dunvegan to Sligachan road.
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Ose

Road trip through isle of Skye, I could not believe that this place was real. #amidreaming #isleofskye #skye #spotthesheep #AquaTrove

Struan

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