The Islander

About

Found on Isle of Skye, The Islander sits at 1 Station Rd, Kyle of Lochalsh, Kyle IV40 8AE, United Kingdom, a pub that draws drinkers and diners from across the island. The pub is easy to reach from Portree, Broadford, Dunvegan, Kyleakin, Armadale, Sligachan, Elgol and Staffin, with the crossing making the trip simple for visitors based on the island. A rating of 3.7 out of 5 from 10 reviews gives a modest picture of how the pub is judged by those who stop in. Opening hours run through the day, so a visit can be planned around a crossing.

Kyle of Lochalsh is a village on the mainland, just across the water from Skye, and the pub serves both islanders and travellers passing through. The 10 reviews behind the 3.7/5 score come from customers who use it for a drink or a meal. No photographs of the premises are displayed online, and the website is at https://bunkhouse.inn.fan/.

British islands have mild, wet and changeable weather, warmed by the Gulf Stream and often windy, so a pub stop fits any day on Skye. Nearby Kyleakin is a short drive across the bridge, and Portree, Broadford and Dunvegan are all within reach for those touring the island. The pub is a straightforward place to break a journey.

For anyone staying on Skye, Kyle of Lochalsh is the gateway village on the mainland side of the bridge. The pub sits on Station Rd, a short walk from the village centre. Visitors should note that summer brings long daylight hours and crowded ferries, while winter sailings are often cancelled by weather.