What to do on the Isle of Skye in springtime

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jagged mountain ranges, soft beaches, glimmering pools, velvet moors… they’re all up for grabs on the majestic Isle of Skye, Scotland’s second largest island off the west coast in the Inner Hebrides. open image in gallery Pay a visit to the Old Man of Storr Spot a seal There’s nothing quite like seeing a wild animal in its natural habitat and on a rigid hull inflatable boat ride in spring around Skye’s south-west coastal islands you should be able to spot grey and common seals flopping about, sea eagles gliding and kittiwakes and shags gathering on cliffs. The green peppercorn sauce uses whisky from the nearby Talisker distillery and the mussels – harvested off Scotland’s west coast, obviously – are soaked in Skye Gold, a craft ale made from porridge oats and brewed down the road. open image in gallery Talisker Bay on Skye Beach bum Some of Scotland’s finest beaches are in the Hebrides.