Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Isle of Skye?
The area is 173613 ha, or 670 square miles. To travel from the North to the South by road you would cover 70 miles (113km), and to travel from the East to the West by road is 68 miles (110km).
What is the population of Skye?
9500 people, and increasing...
What is a bothy?
Historically a bothy was a separate building on a farm used to house unmarried male farmworkers. Now the word is often used in Scotland for accommodation for backpackers and climbers.
What is a 'but and ben'?
A but and ben was a two-roomed cottage or a small humble dwelling. The 'but' was the outer room or kitchen and the 'ben' was the inner room or best room.