The Uig Hotel stands on the hillside above Uig Bay on the west side of the Trotternish peninsula, looking down over the harbour where ferries leave for Harris and North Uist. It is a traditional country hotel with a restaurant, a bar and lounges with views of the bay, and it sits right at the start of the narrow road to the Fairy Glen, which is only a short walk away. That makes it an ideal base for the northern end of Skye, including the Quiraing, the Skye Museum of Island Life and Kilt Rock, and the obvious choice the night before or after an Outer Hebrides ferry.
Location
Uig is about sixteen miles north-west of Portree, around half an hour by car, at the end of the A87. The ferry terminal is a few minutes away by road, the Fairy Glen is about a mile and a half up the lane beside the hotel, and the Quiraing car park is around twenty minutes away over the single-track road to Staffin.
The Skye Museum of Island Life at Kilmuir is roughly fifteen minutes to the north. Uig village itself has a small shop, a café and a brewery, but for a wider choice of restaurants you will need to drive to Portree.
Rooms and food
Rooms are comfortable and traditional, and many have views over the bay, which is beautiful at sunset. The restaurant serves Scottish dishes with an emphasis on local produce, and guests note it as a highlight of a stay, so reserve a table when you book. The bar is a relaxed place to end the day. Breakfast is available, and parking is on site.
Who it suits and what to know: walkers and photographers exploring the north of Trotternish, families visiting the Fairy Glen and travellers catching an early or late ferry to the Outer Hebrides. Ask for a bay-view room. Uig is quieter than Portree, which many guests appreciate, but it means fewer evening options, so plan dinner ahead. As with most Skye hotels, book early for summer.
Why stay here
- ✓Views over Uig Bay
- ✓Walk to the Fairy Glen
- ✓Restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Breakfast available
- ✓On-site parking
- ✓Near the Outer Hebrides ferry
- ✓Quiet village setting
Good questions
How close is the Uig Hotel to the Fairy Glen?+
Very close. The road to the Fairy Glen starts beside the hotel, and the glen is about a mile and a half up the lane.
Is it near the ferry?+
Yes. The terminal for ferries to Harris and North Uist is a few minutes away in Uig.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, it has a restaurant and bar, and booking dinner ahead is recommended as Uig has few other options.
