Bright Water Visitor Centre

Museums

The Pier, Kyleakin, Isle Of Skye, IV41 8PL

Tel: +44 (1599) 530040

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Natural History Display

Overview

At the Pier, beside the pontoons, you will find the Bright Water Visitor Centre. This interactive centre introduces you to the local and natural history of the area, particularly otters, and there you can arrange to visit the island of Eilean Ban through its entry point at the "otter gate" on the Bridge.

This island was the last home of the author Gavin Maxwell ("Ring of Bright Water" Fame.)

With a local guide :-
* Visit the Gavin Maxwell "longroom " Museum
* Climb the Stevenson Lighthouse
* Watch our wildlife from the island hide

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3 Visitor Attraction

Opening Times

Open All Year
2012 Opening Times (02/04/2012 - 30/09/2012)

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