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PaulB

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Anyone here live on or near Skye, Scotland?

I'm taking the family to Skye in February for a weeks holiday. It will be nice to get away from the presures of work for a few days.
I'm looking for recommendations of things to do or see while we're there.
My daughter and myself are experienced horse riders and we like to try to get a good ride or two in while we're on holiday, but I can't find anywhere that appears to be open while we're there
If anyone is local, maybe we can meet up for a beer.

Cheers,
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Mon Jan 07 2008 1:46pm

PauloAmore

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Book now!
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Mon Jan 07 2008 1:50pm

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It'll be cold in February!

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Mon Jan 07 2008 1:50pm

PaulB

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PauloAmore wrote:
Book now!
www.threechimneys.co.uk

Already booked

, but thanks anyway.

I called them up this morning to book a table. I don't really know what to expect, but I have heard it is very good.

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Mon Jan 07 2008 2:07pm

PaulB

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Very Annoyed wrote:
It'll be cold in February!

Actually it's cold all year in Skye!

I was hoping for snow, but apparently, it doesn't snow very much on Skye. Due to the Gulf Stream, I guess.

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Mon Jan 07 2008 2:08pm

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PaulB wrote:
PauloAmore wrote:
Book now!
www.threechimneys.co.uk

Already booked , but thanks anyway.
I called them up this morning to book a table. I don't really know what to expect, but I have heard it is very good.

Paul

Yes, VERY good restaurant! Have eaten there myself on a culinary tour of Scotland a few years back. There was also a hotel in Portree called the Bosville that was really very ropy-looking and the rooms were poor but the food in the restaurant was pretty good. Nice hotel up in the NW of the island too called the Flodigarry, past where the road runs out!

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Mon Jan 07 2008 2:21pm

PaulB

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Thanks Shmoogle.
We're staying at a self catering cottage in Broadford so we don't need accommodation, but good places to eat are always welcome.

Paul RRS TDV8 - Stornoway Grey, Irory Leather with Dark Zebrano, Privacy Glass, Tow Pack.
1967 Cobra 427 S/C
1951 Vincent Comet
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Mon Jan 07 2008 2:26pm

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Mon Jan 07 2008 2:53pm

Josh

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Do your riding when you get back or next time.

I highly recommend this place for experienced riders (adults only) www.spiritofexmoor.com

Best riding country I've found so far, good fit horses that are willing to please, good overall package and full board and by far the best price compared to elsewhere.

I'm off down there soon for a weekend and then a full week in the summer. Have been several times now and tried others in between. Can't be beaten. TDV6 - gone
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Mon Jan 07 2008 4:00pm

PaulB

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Hi Josh,
You've mentioned that to me before, but I'm going the other way
I'll check into that one for a little later in the year. My daughter is 16, would she be allowed?
Cheers,
Paul RRS TDV8 - Stornoway Grey, Irory Leather with Dark Zebrano, Privacy Glass, Tow Pack.
1967 Cobra 427 S/C
1951 Vincent Comet
2001 Harley Davidson Fat Boy

Mon Jan 07 2008 4:49pm

Josh

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Hi Paul,

I shall enquire. TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
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Tue Jan 08 2008 11:30am

Josh

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Paul,

Just checked the web site frequently asked questions...............States Adult is classed as 16 years and over

So go for it TDV6 - gone
TDV8 - gone
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Tue Jan 08 2008 11:57am

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