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Isle of Skye boutique Hotel with log fires, chic bedrooms and a 2 AA Rosette restaurant. Dogs welcome yacht moorings
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19/10/2024

🎄✨Sit back, relax, and indulge in our Christmas Day menu! From mouth watering roasts to decadent desserts, we've got all your festive desires covered. Gather around the fire and let us pamper you for the day. Treat yourself, book a room and stay with us a bit longer, let us make Christmas extra special! 🎁

Call +44 (0) 1470 373737 to make your booking or visit https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/

17/10/2024

We have a fantastic opportunity for a superstar Assistant General Manager to join our team here at Duisdale House Hotel.

We are looking for someone with experience delivering great highland hospitality, with a strong operational background, to support our Group General Manager and hotel colleagues to deliver great highland hospitality to our guests and colleagues.

Accommodation is available on or off site dependent on your needs and preference. Benefits include:

🫰 Competitive Rates Of Pay (Reviewed Annually)
🏖️ Additional Holiday Allowance For Your Birthday
🧑‍💻 Access To Our Wellbeing Partners To Support Your Mental, Physical and Financial Wellbeing
💪 Free Gym Memberships To Local Gyms & On Site Gym
🧘 Team Socials Focussed On Our Beautiful Natural Resources
🥘 Three Nutritious Staff Meals A Day
👩‍🏫 Support With Ongoing Personal & Professional Development

If interested, we would love to hear from you! Please email [email protected] to discuss the role with our people team.

15/10/2024

Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life with our Dark Skye package at Duisdale House Hotel in Skye. Coorie up by the fireside, enjoy delicious food, and soak in our garden hot tub under the stars.

It's the perfect time to relax and unwind in a cosy setting... Book your exclusive retreat now!
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12/10/2024

It is a sad day in Skye today as the community came together to remember and celebrate the life of Ross Cowie. Ross made a remarkable difference to the people of Skye in so many ways. We are particularly thankful to him for creating the charity 'Lucky 2B Here' that has provided defibrillators in remote and rural locations across Skye and Lochalsh and beyond. Our own teams have benefited from the lifesaving training the charity provides. The Sonas Family send our sincere condolences to Ross's family and friends and everyone who is feeling the impact of this sad loss. 🧡

29/08/2024

As some of our wonderful young colleagues prepare to return to education, or take their next steps, we hosted some afternoon tea parties at Skeabost House Hotel and Duisdale House Hotel over the last week to send them off in style.

It was great having everyone come together to wish them well, and also for our teams to take a well deserved break from delivering all the fantastic experiences our guests have had this summer.

Thank you to all of our colleagues for your continued excellence, and to our departing young folk, we cannot wait to see what you do next!

Beannachd leat an-dràsta!

26/08/2024

Happy International Dog Day! Here is our Sonas Collection Owner, Anne Gracie with our very own Duisdale Dog, Brodie. He regularly enjoys the local beaches on Skye as pictured below. Remember Duisdale House Hotel is a very dog friendly hotel.

12/08/2024

✨ Excited to welcome all our wonderful wedding guests! 💍❤️ The countdown is on, and we can't wait to celebrate love, laughter, and unforgettable memories with you all. Let the festivities begin! 🥂🎉

02/08/2024

🍻 Happy International Beer Day! Let's raise a glass with our lovely staff at Duisdale House Hotel with one of our amazing choices of Isle of Skye Beers. Good people, good vibes, and good beers. 🍺🍺🍺🍺

29/07/2024

We are very proud to introduce our two newly promoted Duty Managers at Skeabost House Hotel.🤩

John O Loughlin joined us last year as a Kitchen Porter and Housekeeper. Mastering the back of house areas, along with his experience in retail management, gave the perfect mix of skills and experience to progress John to Duty Manager.

Fianna Murdoch also joined the team at Skeabost last year as an F&B Assistant. With a strong background in hospitality, she was keen to develop her career in reception this year and is excelling her in her new role as Duty Manager.

Congratulations John & Fianna ! We cannot wait to see what comes next 🌠

22/07/2024

The weather is beautiful this morning,so why not enjoy it whilst it lasts with some of our delicious summer lunch menu, on our sea view decking-a warm welcome awaits!

16/07/2024

The famous Skye Bridge (Drochaid an Eilein Sgitheanaich) celebrates its 30th birthday next year having been opened by the Secretary of State for Scotland on 16th October 1995. For countless years, small and then bigger ferries carried passengers and cars across the narrow strait between Kyle of Lochalsh and Kyleakin. By 1971 two 28-car ferries carried more than 300,000 vehicles annually often with lengthy queues which led calls for a road bridge to built.

Construction of the Skye Bridge began in 1992 and on opening Caledonian MacBrayne's ferry service ceased. The £25m cost was the first major capital project funded by a private finance initiative which meant the construction company could charge a toll to recoup its costs and ultimately make a profit. It took a massive public campaign to have the tolls removed and in December 2004, nine years after the bridge was built, the crossing was free. In its first year of operation it recorded traffic of 612,000 vehicles.

The Skye Bridge is 35m above Loch Alsh allowing vessels to pass through at the right tide and connects Kyle to Eilean Bàn with its Stephenson Lighthouse. The island was home to the author Gavin Maxwell (Ring of Bright Water) who had plans to create a wildlife reserve before his death in 1969.

There are magnificent views from the top of the bridge to Skye, Applecross and east to the mountains of Kintail. These days it is an economic lifeline for local communities and the gateway to Skye. You can also travel via CalMac's Mallaig-Armadale ferry and during the summer months take the world's last manually operated turntable car ferry 'MV Glenachulish' between Glenelg and Kylerhea.

Welcome to Skye!

10/07/2024

Nature gave us another magnificent sunset last night, photographed from the beach in Ord, south Skye.

What better reason to come and stay with us at Duisdale and Toravaig and of course Skeabost as well!

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07/07/2024

At the height of summer in Skye our fields, paths, hedgerows and verges are a blaze of colour, places off the beaten track and in quiet secluded spots not often seen by visitors. From foxgloves, buttercups, dandelions, heather, orchids and rhododendrons there is so much flora and fauna to see and enjoy across the island.

Ask at your hotel, bed and breakfast or local people; they will know some wonderful gentle walks through some stunning scenery. Skye produces some great tourism guides and lots of online content which often direct people to the area's iconic hotspots such as the 'Fairy Pools' and the 'Old Man of Storr'. But there is so much more to see than just the 'Big Five'!

If you search you can easily find walks where you might not see someone else all day; what a great way to slow down, see a bit less but experience so much more.

Our pictures are from one of the nature trails around the Armadale Castle and Gardens highland estate in south Skye.

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05/07/2024

Escape the hustle and bustle and embrace the tranquility of Skye this Autumn!

🍂 Book your two-night break at Duisdale and indulge in our Dark Skye package - including a private hot tub and swim spa session, delicious meals, late checkout and more. Don't miss out on this perfect getaway!

https://sonascollection.com/offer/dark-skye-duisdale/

Or call us on 01470 373737

Bookable for stays from 21 October 2024 to 12 April 2025

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02/07/2024

We are DELIGHTED to announce the internal promotions of the wonderful Sarah & Rob!

Sarah joined us in 2023 as Duty Manager at Toravaig House Hotel and has now been promoted to Operations Manager at Duisdale House Hotel.

Rob joined us at the start of the 2024 season as Operations Manager at Toravaig House Hotel, and has now been promoted to Assistant General Manager at Duisdale House Hotel.

Both Sarah & Rob are great examples of the passion and determination for great highland hospitality our colleagues have across The Sonas Hotel Collection. We are delighted that we are able to support our colleagues to grow in their careers and are so excited to see what is to come for Sarah and Rob!

Mealaibh Ur Naidheachd!

29/06/2024

Join us for our next Tales by the Fireside event on Saturday, July 6th as we delve into the fascinating stories of the Macleods and the Macdonalds, two of Skye's great Clans.

www.sonascollection.com/offer/tales-from-the-fireside/.

This free event starts at 9pm in the lounge.

Come early for dinner beforehand or drop by later for drinks in the bar.

Book a table or check out our menu at https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/dine/restaurant/

26/06/2024

Just ten miles east of the Skye Bridge Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most iconic visitor attractions in the whole of Scotland and is a must-visit stop on the west coast. Located on an island at where three sea lochs meet (Alsh, Long and Duich) the castle is set amid wonderful mountain and coastal scenery with views to the west of Skye, and the famous 'Five Sisters of Kintail' to the east.

The castle not only a fantastic place to visit but has a long and chequered history. It is believed to have been founded as a monastery in the 6th or 7th century. Eilean Donan, which means simply "island of Donnán", is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint who was martyred in 617. The original castle was built in the the 13th century and later became a stronghold of the Clan MacKenzie and their allies, the Clan MacRae. Fast forward to May 1719 when three British warships bombarded the castle then occupied by Spanish soldiers. The soldiers were captured and taken to Edinburgh on one of the frigates and a month later the remaining Spaniards were defeated at the nearby Battle of Glen Shiel.

Between 1919 and 1932, the castle was rebuilt by Lt. Col. John MacRae-Gilstrap. The restoration included the construction of an arched bridge to give easier access to the island.

Eilean Donan is also something of a film star having appeared in over 30 movies, including the original Highlander, The Master of Ballantrae, Made of Honor, The World Is Not Enough (007), Rob Roy and surprisingly some Bollywood films.

Most of all don't forget your camera.

There is something for everyone at Eilean Donan Castle, read more here.

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21/06/2024

Looking for a delicious new lunch spot? Come join us in the Chart Room Bar or out on our Garden Terrace.

Served daily from 12 noon to 4 pm our new lunch menu features delicious local options for everyone.

Non residents are always welcome and don't forget we love dogs here at Duisdale so bring them along too!

To see our new lunch menu and book online visit

https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/dine/chart-room/

Or call us on 01470 373737.

19/06/2024

Although Skye is the largest of the Inner Hebrides and almost 70 miles (113km) from the southern tip to the north of the island you will never be far from a single track road. These connect townships and local places of interest many off the beaten track. All over Skye there are fabulous vistas from the roads across our mountains, lochs, forests and nearly 350 miles of spectacular coastline, although nobody really knows exactly how many! Skye covers 639 sq miles and wherever you are it is said you are no more than 5 miles from the sea.

Quirky as they are the single track roads can be daunting to drivers, bikers and cyclists not familiar with the twists and turns and the rules of the road. One popular tip is to use the many passing places to allow vehicles to overtake, they may be local people, school minibuses or courier and Royal Mail drivers.

Sometimes, as shown in our pictures you have to go with the flow and take your time. Local farmer in Sleat, Donald John MacInnes, moves his cattle between grazings and the road is often the best way. On this occasion last week more than 70 animals were 'on the hoof'.

This is Skye time, so if you come across sheep and cattle on the roads let them pass at their leisure, it doesn't take too long!

Welcome to Skye and drive with care, you never know what might be round the next bend!

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15/06/2024

'A place to think'.

Ask almost any first-time visitor to the Isle of Skye what do they want to see first. Is it the ‘Fairy Pools’, The Old Man of Storr, Neist Point lighthouse or maybe the ‘Fairy Glen’?

You probably won’t find one who answers ‘Tormore Community Forest’, a thousand acres of community owned woodland in the Sleat peninsula, the southernmost part of the island, long known as the ‘garden of Skye’. Purchased by Sleat Community Trust in 2011, the forest is located three miles south of Armadale and on the higher ground there are 360-degree views across to the mainland, Lochaber, Ardnamurchan and the aptly named ‘Small Isles’.

Tormore is one of many community-owned assets across Skye where local groups have acquired land for a range of benefits including affordable housing, well-being, income generation, picnic areas, paths and recreational facilities. Thousands of native trees are being planted regenerating the forest at Tormore and in recent years two major schemes for peatland restoration have been undertaken as well as a community hydro-electric scheme.

If you are staying on the island why not ask about our off-the-beaten-track special hidden secrets, avoid the crowds in the hotspots, and enjoy some peace and quiet.

Thank you to local residents Hans and Tricia Petri for their generous donation of the bench overlooking the sea.

Read more about Tormore Community Forest here and perhaps take a walk out into the countryside.

https://www.sleat.org.uk/project/tormore-forest/

13/06/2024

With Father's Day just around the corner, why not treat your dad to something special?

If you can't be with him in person, why not send him a gift voucher for some delicious food and drink to enjoy at a later date? Our vouchers can be bought online and emailed directly to your dad!

To explore our range of gift experiences, visit

https://sonashotelcollection.skchase.com/vouchers

08/06/2024

Sundays are for family time, and what better way to treat your dad this Fathers Day - June 16th - than with a delicious Sunday Roast here at Duisdale .

Join us from 12 pm - 3 pm for a mouth watering meal that’ll make his day extra special.

2 course - £32.95
3 course - £39.95

Book now and let’s make some unforgettable memories together!

Visit https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/dine/restaurant/

Or call us on 01470 373737 to book your table.

06/06/2024

We couldn't showcase the magnificent gardens at Duisdale without featuring our sister hotel in south Skye, Toravaig House. Toravaig was the first of our lovely Sonas Collection of hotels, which opened at Easter 2004 and was recently joined by the Knipoch Hotel just six miles south of Oban, 'gateway' to the isles'.

Toravaig has had a number of uses over the years built originally in 1933 as the private home of Colonel Horace and Mrs Kythie Kemble, it was sold to the Church of Scotland in 1954 for an 'eventide' home and served for a while as a backpackers hostel. What you see today at Toravaig is a Hebridean gem small hotel set among beautiful gardens overlooking the Sound of Sleat, Knock Bay and the stunning Torabhaig Distillery.

Our lovely gardens with fine lawns and shrubs are a blaze of colour and overlooked by a stunning sun terrace, perfect after your long journey, or a day exploring the Isle of Skye and the incomparable Highland scenery.

We look forward to welcoming you to Toravaig.

https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/toravaig/

31/05/2024

We’re all about celebrating our unique culture here at Sonas, and what better way to do it than with our monthly Tales by the Fireside event tomorrow evening at 9pm.

This month, we’ll be delving into The Castles of Skye: great lords and the odd villain.

Make a night of it and book a table for dinner before the event.

Check out our menu and make a booking at https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/dine/restaurant/ or give us a call on 01470 373737.

Can’t make it this month? Stay tuned for next month’s event at www.sonascollection.com/offer/tales-from-the-fireside/. See you there!

29/05/2024

Today is World Otter Day! Did you know that the International Otter Survival Fund based here in Skye supports local communities to protect and conserve the 13 species of otter that live across the world.

When you stay at our hotels you can also buy a sustainable toy otter to take home, and we will make a £2 donation to IOSF.

If you would like to find out more about their valuable work just visit https://www.otter.org/

Thank you to Rob for the image of one happy Skye Otter.

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Only a few more days to go! Tune into Scotland’s Greatest Escape on BBC Scotland on Wednesday at 8pm, where host Grado and his judges will be visiting the three finalists in the Island and Coastal category. Watch out for a few familiar faces! @bbciplayer @bbcscotland #scotlandsgreatestescape

We loved hearing songs and stories last night from Emily and Coinneach at our first Valentine’s, Tales by the Fireside. Romance is still in the air until Sunday 18th. We will have our 3 course Valentine’s menu available for £49 per person. Call us on 01470 373737 or visit our website to book online and see the menu. https://sonascollection.com/our-hotels/duisdale/dine/restaurant/ #talesbythefireside #valentines #duisdale #skyeperfectlysleat

As the sun sets on another year and the Christmas spirit fills the air, we pause to extend our heartfelt THANK YOU to all of you, our dear friends and guests, from near and far, who crossed oceans, continents and miles, to make the journey to share moments in our hotels here on the mystical Isle of Skye. May your Christmas Day be decked out with joy, peace, and happiness, resounding with the echo of laughter, and filled with moments that become treasured memories. Merry Christmas, from our house to yours! Here’s to great stories, warm moments and shared times!

Did you know we have 5 well maintained yacht moorings in the bay in front of Duisdale? They are now back open for the season! Come and freshen up in our dedicated yacht shower, enjoy delicious local food in our 2 AA Rosetter restaurant or just a few drinks in the Chart Room Bar. Moorings are £15 per night with £7.50 per shower. If you come ashore for dinner let us know and your moorings will be free. For more information visit https://skyehotel.co.uk/duisdale/moorings/ #sailing #sailinglife #sail #sea #boat #yacht #sailboat #yachting #travel #boatlife #ocean #yachtlife #boating

Whether you head out to celebrate or stay in beside the fire we wish all our friends near and far a wonderful Hogmanay!

Let us look after you and yours this Christmas. 🎄 Our four course Christmas lunch is served 12 noon to 3 pm. http://ow.ly/KHgK50LUavM £99 per person including a glass of champagne 🥂 To book your table call 📞 us on 01471 833 202.

When you come and enjoy our festive lights from 5 pm until 10 pm why not pop in to try our new Dead Mans Chest Cocktail! https://skyehotel.co.uk/duisdale/dine/

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⛵Ahoy Sailors⛵ Enjoy free yacht moorings outside the Duisdale hotel absolutely 🌟FREE🌟 when you join us for dinner.🥂🍽 We have a yachtsman shower room for you to freshen up, before enjoying drinks in the Chart Room and a delicious dinner. Find out more👇 https://skyehotel.co.uk/duisdale/moorings/ And if you're with us on October 1st, all diners can enjoy a free evening of history talks and fireside tales in the lounge after diner. 👉 https://skyehotel.co.uk/tales-from-the-fireside/

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🍂There's so much to do during autumn and winter on Skye🍂 And the landscapes are at their most dramatic. Take advantage of the quiet roads to meander, attractions to yourself and winter rates. See our special offer here👇 https://skyehotel.co.uk/autumn-winter-breaks/

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Join us for our all NEW a la carte dining experiences 🍽🥂 🍷 Start with drinks in the Chart room 🍽 Followed by our all new delicious a la carte menu 🥃 Finished with a tipple by the fire in the lounge 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Fireside history talk on - Free for all diners and guests next saturday Or pop in for a delicious take away... See our NEW menu 👇https://skyehotel.co.uk/duisdale/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Duisdale-Menu-A3-July-22.pdf ☎ 01471 833 202

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💘Looking for a luxurious, romantic escape?💘 Look no further! Our stunning hotel is the perfect place to enjoy quality time with rolling sea views🌊, delicious dining🍾🍽, and drinks by the fire🍸🔥 A life lived in love will never be dull at the Duisdale💖👇 https://skyehotel.co.uk/treat-your-partner-package/

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From our dramatic landscapes to picturesque villages. From natural phenomenons, to the beauty of nature. From historic traditions, to the best in hospitality. Skye has everything you need for a truly special holiday.💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿😍 Book an 🍂🍁Autumn Escape🍂🍁 and experience Skye in full colour 👇 https://skyehotel.co.uk/autumn-winter-breaks/

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Life if short... Spoil your dog with a relaxing escape to Skye...🐕🐾 🌊 Pebble beach opposite the hotel 🐕 Plenty of glorious walks 🍽 Dog friendly bar & dining in the Chart Room 🌳Private gardens for bedtime walks 🐾Pawsitively perfect holidays👇 https://skyehotel.co.uk/dog-friendly/

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Because cake is always a good idea...😍🍰🥂 And cocktails,🍹 and prosecco...🍾 Whatever you fancy... We are here to serve! Afternoon tea gift vouchers, with love💖👇 https://sonashotelcollection.skchase.com/vouchers

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Duisdale House Hotel

Enjoy a unique highland getaway at the chic and elegant Duisdale House Hotel on the Isle of Skye. Situated on the Sleat peninsula at the South tip of Skye, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views and peaceful, picturesque gardens at this luxurious, contemporary retreat.

Built-in 1865 as a Hunting Lodge, Duisdale House was given a new lease of life when it was taken over by Anne Gracie and Ken Gunn, who have delivered an immaculate, stylish boutique hotel, where guests are offered the highest level of service to ensure a memorable stay. This is reflected in the awards won by the hotel, most recently Scotland’s Independent Hotel of the Year (Catering in Scotland Awards, 2015)

Dining at Duisdale is a must as the team of chef’s are dedicated to offering the best of island and Highland cuisine. You can choose to dine in our 2 AA rosette fine dining restaurant where you will enjoy innovative Scottish cooking at its best, or a more casual supper in the Chart Room.

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