Scotland Guide
Skye and the Western Isles
Gearrannan
The beautifully remote coastal settlement of GEARRANNAN (Garenin) has nine thatched crofters' houses – the last of which was abandoned in 1974 – restored to appear like an old Baile Tughaidh or blackhouse village (May– Sept Mon– Sat 9.30am–5.30pm; £2.50). The first house you come to is the ticket office and café; the second has been restored to its condition at the time of abandonment; while the third house tells the history of the village and the folk who lived there. Opposite, another house has been renovated to contain a basic GHHT hostel ( 
www.gatliff.org.uk ; dorm beds £8), and several others have been converted into self-catering houses ( www.gearrannan.com ).