Skye Ecomuseum

About the museum

The Skye Ecomuseum, known in Gaelic as Druim nan Linntean (Ridge of Ages), was created in 2008 by the Staffin Community Trust and is described as the first ecomuseum in Scotland. It has no walls or roof: the exhibits are places in the landscape of Staffin, a crofting community of 23 townships on the north-east coast of the Trotternish peninsula.

The museum presents the area's heritage and natural environment through the stories and experiences of local people. Its sites include the Old Man of Storr (An Stòrr), the Quiraing (Cuith-raing), Flodigarry and a series of lochs, shores and old settlement sites, and the themes range from past land use and wildlife to waterfalls, dinosaur footprints and the traditional way of life. Each site is reached by a short walk, and visitors are asked to come at quiet times to help protect the fragile ground. The project is run by the Staffin Community Trust (Urras An Taobh Sear), which also aims to support the local economy.

Highlights

• 12 outdoor sites around Staffin
• The Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr
• Dinosaur footprints, waterfalls and hidden lochs
• Interactive online map and downloadable map leaflet
• Stories of crofting life in 23 townships

Permanent exhibition

• The 12 ecomuseum sites – Outdoor sites such as An Stòrr, Cuith-raing, Flodigarry and Loch Langaig, each with its own stories of landscape, wildlife and township life.

Founded

2008

Operated by

Staffin Community Trust (Urras An Taobh Sear)

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The sites are in the open landscape and each needs a short walk to reach. The official website gives no accessibility details.

Kids & families

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Getting there & parking

By car, take the A87 north to Portree (33 miles from the Skye Bridge), then follow the A855 to Staffin (16 miles). The drive from the bridge takes just over an hour.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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