Situated in the crofting township of Borreraig, this former school and schoolhouse was previously used as the MacCrimmon Piping Heritage Centre. 

In 1595, the then MacLeod of Dunvegan (Ruaraidh Mhor) and Sir Iain MacCrimmon signed the Deed of Friendship and it was during Ruaraidh Mhor's lifetime that the MacCrimmons became hereditary pipers to the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod. In return the MacCrimmons were given land at Borreraig.

The property is situated at an elevated and prominent location with unrestricted views over the township to the MacCrimmon Cairn and thence to Loch Dunvegan and to the Outer Isles. The building was constructed 125 years ago in a traditional stone manner under a slated roof by Dr. Alexander Ross of Inverness (1834 - 1925), a prominent Victorian architect who built a number of notable buildings throughout the Highlands (e.g. St Andrew's Cathedral and The Bishop's Palace and also Ardross, Duncraig and Skibo Castles).

Up to the early sixties the dwelling house (left) and the school itself (right) were still in use for educating the children of Borreraig.
 

Now the dwelling house  has been turned into a charming holiday house as an ideal and comfortable base for discovering the beauty of Skye.

• Inside the accommodation comprises:
  Ground floor: Kitchen/diner (to rear) with door to garden.
  Living room (to front) with magnificent views over the township and the loch has an open fire, a colour TV with satellite reception and a dvd-player.
  First floor: Three bedrooms sleeping up to 4 people in total. To the back of the house a large single bedroom and to the front one double bedroom and one single bedroom. Bathroom with shower.
   
• Heating is by a combination of night storage radiators, electric heaters and open fire in the living room. Hot water is by electricity.
   
• The kitchen is equipped with a modern electric cooker, microwave oven, fridge, coffee maker and dishwasher.
   
• The utility room has got a second sink, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    
• Outside: The house is set in a wild garden enclosed by a stone wall and fence. The garden is safe for children.
   
• Thank you for not smoking. Sorry, no pets.
   
• New: A BT FON hotspot has been activated next door. So anyone with a WIFI enabled device can now connect to the internet. If you are not a BT FON member please ask for further details.
   

Please have a look inside now!

Just hover over the miniatures to pass our youngest daughter.

hall & landing   living room   kitchen

as seen from the entrance door   forget about the weather, just spend a cosy evening at the fireplace corner cupboard & hand written MacCrimmon family tree the dining place   new 'old' window looking to the shed cook's corner   historic maps left to the bathroom door   if you like add some treasures from Skye beaches to our collection another new 'old' window   as seen from the window   looking from outside through the window   as seen from the bed   chest of draws in the small bedroom xxview to Loch Dunveganxx view from the landing   bathroom as seen from the bath&shower view to Loch Dunvegan entrance door & small porch hall with old mirror cabinet

double bedroom   single bedroom   small bedroom   bathroom

If you like you may seat our daughter back to her place.

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