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About Origin Educere Center
By car:
Come via the bridge - Continue north from Fort William on the A82. You will see a major turning to the left for the A87 - it is well signposted for the Kyle of Lochalsh. You follow this road over the bridge (there is no toll) onto Skye, and all the way to Kensaleyre.
Come via the ferry at Mallaig - Take the A830 west from Fort William to the ferry port at Mallaig. Crossings and prices can be found on the Caledonian MacBrayne website http://www.calmac.co.uk/.
Once on Skye, take the A851 north until you reach the A87. Turn left towards Portree. Stay on the A87 all the way to Kensaleyre.
Please note: On either journey, you won't go into the town of Portree but bypass it. We are located about 7 miles north of Portree.
Once you reach Kensaleyre itself, there is a turning to the right called 'Eyre'. This single track road runs parallel to the A87 and brings you right to our door! We are the third turning on the left of this road and there is a sign on the main gate.
From its elevated position, Caladh properties enjoys fine views across Loch Snizort (a sea loch), and out towards the hills beyond. Centrally situated on the Isle of Skye, both properties stand detached – Caladh House offering spacious accommodation for families (all bedrooms are en-suite), whilst the smaller, neat little Caladh Cottage, is more suited to a smaller group.
Portree, although referred to by locals as ‘the village’, is the main town on the island, and lies 6 miles distant, with its selection of fine restaurants and lively pubs. Boat trips run from the little cliff-edged harbour, and also of interest is the Aros Centre which outlines the island’s history and has a children’s play area and way-marked forest trails, together with a theatre that shows films and hosts Gaelic concerts. The An Tuireann Arts Centre a mile or so out of Portree gives insight into contemporary visual arts, and stages concerts and exhibitions. For a taste of local entertainment, ceilidhs – Gaelic song and music evenings – are held on several evenings each week throughout the summer season.
Caladh House
Kensaleyre, Near Portree
Isle of Skye, IV51 9XE.
Ph: 01470 532 456
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From its elevated position, Caladh properties enjoys fine views across Loch Snizort (a sea loch), and out towards the hills beyond. Centrally situated on the Isle of Skye, both properties stand detached – Caladh House offering spacious accommodation for families (all bedrooms are en-suite), whilst the smaller, neat little Caladh Cottage, is more suited to a smaller group.
Click here to see photos of bedrooms
Click here to see photos of the views from the retreat centre
Portree, although referred to by locals as ‘the village’, is the main town on the island, and lies 6 miles distant, with its selection of fine restaurants and lively pubs. Boat trips run from the little cliff-edged harbour, and also of interest is the Aros Centre which outlines the island’s history and has a children’s play area and way-marked forest trails, together with a theatre that shows films and hosts Gaelic concerts. The An Tuireann Arts Centre a mile or so out of Portree gives insight into contemporary visual arts, and stages concerts and exhibitions. For a taste of local entertainment, ceilidhs – Gaelic song and music evenings – are held on several evenings each week throughout the summer season.
Within the area of Portree, bicycles can be hired and horse riding is available. The ferry terminal for the Outer Hebrides is just a short drive from Caladh, and the Whitewave activity centre, a similar distance away, offers canoeing. Diving can also be organised in Lochbay, towards Dunvegan.
The famous Cuillin mountain range is about a 20-minute drive away and makes a great day out for the avid climber. A similar distance away lies Dunvegan Castle with its Fairy Flag (reputedly given to the Clan by fairies to protect them in times of danger) and history of the Clan MacLeod. The Clan MacDonald have their seat in the southern peninsula of Skye, together with their Clan and Heritage Centre set amidst splendid gardens, and from this area, the ferry leaves for the mainland at Mallaig.
Sea safari trips also prove popular, and at Kyle of Lochalsh, trips in glass-bottom boats are available. Dotted throughout the area of Skye and Lochalsh are crafts shops to browse around and spectacular scenery to enjoy. Immediately across on the mainland lies picturesque Plockton – famous for its palm trees, and a favourite anchorage point for yachts.
In the long stretch of human history most people have seen themselves as being part of a living world, a world where everything is alive and nothing is dead. Since the arrival of the modern industrial age most people have lost touch with the aliveness of nature, but, there are many of us who feel the throb of that aliveness in our bodies and long to restore a real connection, knowing it will help to heal and restore our energies and vitality.
The Isle of Skye is a place where the aliveness of nature is still palpable. Everyone who comes here feels its special energies immediately. It is so wonderful to move out of the mechanical time bound world of modern life, from a world where most things are dead, to a world where you can feel the magical energies of revival and connection.
Skye is a place where you can enjoy feeling connected, where the sense of separation and isolation begins to dissolve,you begin to experience your sense of oneness with everything around you. Whatever it is about this island it is a special place and the vast majority of people who come here experience something that uplifts them. There are some things that are really worth the effort and to make the Isle of Skye one place that you can say you have visited, seen and experienced is one of those things- a unique and wonderful experience just in itself.
