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Human settlement in Scotland
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Uig (Gaelic: Ùige) is a village in the north of Skye, with a population of 423 in 2011. "Uig" derives from Old Norse vík, a bay, and it's a port with ferries to the Outer Hebrides. Most visitors are just passing through for that reason; however it's an alternative to Portree as a base for exploring the scenic Trotternish peninsula. Those sights round as far as Staffin (such as the Quiraing) are therefore described on this page, whilst for those further southeast (such as Old Man of Storr) see Portree.
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Preserved row of thatched cottages, displayed as it appeared at the turn of the 18th to the 19th century.
Built from the 14th century as the stronghold of the Macdonalds, but abandoned in 1732 when their clan Chief built a new house 5 miles south and recycled much of the masonry. It's nowadays tumbledown and unsafe, you come for the views towards the cloud-wreathed Outer Hebrides.
Open all year, with dorm bunks and double pods. Dogs welcome in pods.
Coaching inn founded 1831, open all year. 11 rooms plus restaurant and public bar. Dog-friendly.
A refurbed 19th century inn, with three boutique ensuite rooms, popular small plates restaurant and lively bar selling local beer, spirits and cocktails.
Open March-Oct, it's a sloping site, top end is for tents, lower part is hard standing for tourers. Decent facilities though the toilet block is elderly. Well-run, dog friendly. They also have self-catering apartments for up to six, and bike rental and repairs.
Open May-Aug with 6-8 bed dorms and twin or double rooms en suite, but they no longer offer camping.
Upmarket hotel and restaurant open Dec-Oct.
Basic camping and caravan site site open April-Oct.
See Skye#Get in for transport from the Scottish mainland. By road follow A87, which is two-lane all the way from Portree.
Read in the guideUig straggles along the hillside around the amphitheatre of the bay, so from the Bunkhouse at the southern end to the ferry terminal at the other is about 1½ miles. On a nice day it's a pleasant 20-30 min walk.
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