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The Old Schoolhouse is a well-equipped holiday home situated in the rough northwestern part of the Isle of Skye. The front rooms provide a magnificent view to Loch Dunvegan with its exceptional white coral beaches. To the North across the open sea you can spot the Outer Hebrides, to the South you can see the famous MacLeod's Tables and the Cuillin Mountains.

About the house, about Borreraig and it's history
In the old days the Clan MacLeod of Dunvegan ruled the North of Skye. Today Dunvegan Castle, lying opposite Loch Dunvegan is renowned as the oldest inhabited home in the UK. In 1595, the then MacLeod of Dunvegan Ruaraidh M󲠡nd Sir Iain MacCrimmon, a famous piper and composer, signed the Deed of Friendship and it was during Ruaraidh M󲧳 lifetime that the MacCrimmons became hereditary pipers to the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod. In return the MacCrimmons were given land at Borreraig and Galtrigill. The famous Piping College was founded here. Nowadays the Piping College is in Edinburgh but a cairn at Borreraig still commemorates the past times. Traditionally every student is expected to play at the Pipers Cairn once in his life. Thus it isn't uncommon to hear the faint sound of pipes from time to time.

In 1881 the school and adjacent dwelling house were constructed at Borreraig. We know from the locals that there were times when more than one hundred children were educated here. The school closed down in the sixties due to a concentration policy. The MacCrimmons, today Canadian, took over the premises and started the world famous Piping Museum. The wardens usually lived in the dwelling house. In the nineties the museum was sold and finally closed in 1999. Now the former dwelling house is your prospective holiday home.

Whereas the school itself is not in use yet, the dwelling house has been tastefully renovated and modernised, but retaining the traditional style.
Wooden floors in the sitting room and hall.
Where appropriate all rooms have been redecorated with oldfashioned furniture to keep the style of "Old Times".

The following features are provided now:

The kitchen is equipped with double oven cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, coffee maker, cordless kettle, toaster and hand mixer as well. You will find sufficient cutlery, crockery and cooking utensils.
A washing machine, tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are in the utility room, which also provides a second sink. From the utility room you've got access to the shed where the coal for the open fire is stored.
The living room with its open fire and marvellous view will surely be your favourite room to sit in. Reception for the colour TV is of high quality with 4 stations (BBC1, BBC2, ITV, Channel 4). You will find a lot books to choose from, puzzles for the children and a portable radio/cassette as well as information on places of interest, wildlife, sports, restaurants and many more.
The first floor has got a double bedroom and a cosy single one, both looking to the sea. Another spacious single bedroom and the bathroom are located to the rear.
The bathroom has a toilet, hand basin and a bath with shower.
Heating is by electricity.
There are no extra charges for electricity, solid fuel (for the open fire) or for bed linen and towels.

Local Area Details

Skye is a stunning location to get close to nature and wildlife. The impressing Cuillin Mountain Range is dominating the landscape as well as the Quiraing Massive, the fantastic beaches and steep cliffs.

As mentioned above, Borreraig is near to the MacLeod's tables and Dunvegan with it's fantastic Castle is within easy reach.

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Property Features

* Close to a Beach
* Children are allowed

Contact Information for The Old Schoolhouse Borreraig Isle of Skye United Kingdom

Name:	N & E Steffen
Telephone:	0049201482331
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