Living on the Isle of Skye, I’ve learned that winter is about contrasts. The wind may be wild, the nights long, but indoors there’s warmth, light, and the sound of a cork leaving a bottle — that small, joyful moment when celebration begins. Christmas on Skye is a...
Running a small business is personal. Every decision, from stock selection to social media tone, carries your name. You wear every hat — strategist, marketer, bookkeeper, delivery driver. And while independence is empowering, it can also make you insular. That’s where...
Every November, something quietly special happens in the world of wine. On the third Thursday, bottles of a young red from Beaujolais, a small region south of Burgundy, are released with a burst of celebration. It’s called Beaujolais Nouveau Day, and while it...
This year, I’ve been proud — and a little humbled — to see Wine Guy on Skye named as a finalist for the Most Promising New Business at the Highland Business Awards 2025. For a small independent wine merchant on the Waternish Peninsula, that recognition...
There’s a moment every morning on the Isle of Skye when you look out the window and wonder what kind of day it’s going to be. Sometimes the light catches the hills in a way that makes them glow gold. More often, it’s rain - fine, misty rain that seems to drift...
Living on the Isle of Skye, you learn that food tastes different when it comes from just down the road. The air, the soil, and the sea all have their say. Crofters here still work small patches of land, raise sheep, grow root vegetables, and pull shellfish from the...
I live on the Waternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye, where the air feels different - saltier, sharper, and cleaner than anywhere else I’ve ever been. When I’m not running Wine Guy on Skye, my independent wine business, I like to spend a few quiet hours watching what...
A local’s guide from Wine Guy on Skye I get asked the same question every week: “If I’ve only got a day—or two—what whisky and gin distilleries should I visit on Skye?” It’s a fair ask. Our island looks small on a map. On the ground it’s big, wild and slow. Distances...
If there’s one image that captures the Isle of Skye for travellers, it’s the jagged outline of the Old Man of Storr rising above the Trotternish Ridge. You’ve seen it in films, TV shows, guidebooks, and probably on your Instagram feed. It’s dramatic, otherworldly, and...
When the sun decides to shine on the Isle of Skye, you need to make the most of it. Warm days here are rare and special. They change the feel of the island. The Cuillin look softer, the sea sparkles, and even the midges seem a bit less bold. And on days like these,...
Visiting the Isle of Skye is a sensory experience. The landscapes are dramatic, the air is crisp, the seafood is fresh, and every village seems to have its own story. But one of the most overlooked ways to really experience the island is through wine tasting....
There’s something magical about a weekend getaway on the Isle of Skye—the rhythm of life slows down, the air feels sharper, the scenery feels endless, and time seems to stretch just enough for a glass of wine in the right place. For me, the wine that captures this...