Broadford, Skye

Broadford (Scottish Gaelic: An t-Àth Leathann [ən̪ˠ t̪aːh ˈʎɛhən̪ˠ]), together with nearby Harrapool, is the second-largest settlement on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

[4] West of Broadford in Glen Suardal, on the lower slopes of Beinn na Caillich, is Goir a' Bhlàir, 'the field of battle' (grid reference NG624234 [5]).

Veterans of the Napoleonic Wars settled during the first half of the 19th century, a legacy of which is a section of the village that is to this day named Waterloo.

"[6] Legend holds that the recipe for Drambuie liqueur was given by Bonnie Prince Charlie to Clan MacKinnon who then passed it onto James Ross late 19th century.

[9] A variety of marine life can be seen in Broadford Bay including otters,[10] seals and on very rare occasions orca whales.

[10] Birds that can sometimes be spotted at the bay include the whooper swan,[11][12] brent goose,[11][12] red-throated diver[11][12] and the black-tailed godwit.

As well as being the home port to numerous fishing vessels, Broadford is also a key service centre for southern Skye.

[16] There is also a coastal road, (a left turn at Killbride) which can be found halfway along the B8083, this takes you down to a viewpoint at Loch Slapin.

Beinn na Caillich and Goir a' Bhlàir from Broadford
Panorama from Broadford pier