The Isle of Skye (or Ant-Eilean Sgitheanach in its native Gaelic tongue) occupies an almost mythical place in the minds of many Scots Romantic castles magnificent sea-scapes the alpine peaks of the Cuillin Ridge marching pipe bands scattered white crofters' cottages & a bloody history; the island has all these & more This book features 40 moderate walks that take in much of this celebrated landscape but reveal hidden gems too In spite of its popularity Skye is still rich in undiscovered treasures from coastal caves & arches ruined villages cruelly cleared of their inhabitants to fossilised dinosaur footprints & a rich array of wildlife Written by Skye residents Paul & Helen Webster these walks will reveal both the wild & gentler sides of this dramatic landscape