Arts and Crafts in Winter

Thinking of a short break in Skye and Lochalsh during the Winter months? You will be rewarded with a clarity of vision not found in Summer, lower and more interesting angles of sunlight, and frequently all four seasons on the same morning...

The area's cottages and hotels are offering winter rates, the Highland's links are all functioning, the roads are all open, even with snow on the hills, and the arts and crafts studios are open for viewing and buying that unique gift...

Many of the larger studios, galleries and visitor attractions keep the same hours during Winter and Summer, but some smaller studios do not. Many of the area's artists work outside during the winter, taking advantage of the unique light and weather systems. If you wish to speak directly to an artist about their work, or to purchase a specific piece, it is a good idea to phone before you set off, to avoid disappointment!

The following Studios have different opening arrangements during the Winter months:

• Edinbane Pottery -- Mon-Fri 9-6
• Halistra Pottery -- Winter Mon-Thurs 10-4
• Liquid Light -- PLEASE RING GALLERY FOR WINTER OPENING TIMES.
• Liz Myhill -- PLEASE RING GALLERY FOR WINTER OPENING TIMES
• Orbost Gallery -- Please telephone for an appointment
• Phil Gorton Studio -- Usually open, but please phone for a specific appointment
• Shilasdair, The Skye Yarn Company -- By appointment
• The Croft Studio -- November to Easter closed Sundays

• Uig Pottery -- Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm

• Alan Campbell at Woodrising Gallery -- Christmas - Easter, Hours vary
• JAC Woodworks -- Normally 9am-12pm and 2pm-6pm all year
• Skyeline Ceramics -- October - Easter - Varied opening.

• Aird Old Church Gallery -- By appointment
• Heaven\'s Ocean Art Studio -- Please phone or e-mail first
• Hermione Lamond - Fishing Floats -- Mon-Sat, 10am-4pm
• The Blue Studio Gallery -- Please phone first