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Village in Scotland
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Carbost (Gaelic: Càrrabost) is a small village straggling along the shore of Loch Harport in Skye, in the Scottish Inner Hebrides. The main reason to come here is the Talisker Distillery. You also have to pass this way to reach the settlements of Fernilea, Portnalong, Fiscavaig, and the original Talisker over on the west coast.
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Founded 1830 but completely rebuilt after a fire in 1960, the distillery (now part of Diageo) produces a hefty, aromatic and distinctly peaty malt whisky similar to those from Islay. Tour reservations recommended in summer.
Excellent seafood restaurant, you need to reserve.
Five bunk rooms in this excellent hostel overlooking Loch Harport, also private double rooms and a self-catering chalet.. Large kitchen / lounge upstairs with balcony and views along the loch. Adjacent to the main inn for food and drinks.
It's open year-round, 2 nights minimum. Dog friendly.
Clean friendly hostel open April-Oct, adults only.
By car or bike, at Sligachan turn off A87 onto A863 west, branching onto B8009 to follow the west shore of Loch Harport.
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