Spar Cave

Just east of Elgol is the Spar Cave, famously visited by Sir Walter Scott in 1814 and mentioned in his poem "Lord of the Isles." The 80m-deep cave is wild, remote and filled with beautiful flowstone formations. It is a short walk from the village of Glasnakille, but the approach is rough going over seaweed-covered boulders and is only accessible for one hour either side of low water. Check tide times before setting off; there's more info at www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/sparcave.shtml.