Stables Café
The Stables Café, Armadale, Skye
The Stables Café offers a variety of brunches, lunches, coffee, cakes, and both hot and cold drinks. Enjoy a warm, family-friendly atmosphere with genuine Hebridean hospitality in a beautiful setting. There’s plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors, with ample free parking available, so there’s no need to book ahead.
We are also a dog-friendly café, so well-behaved dogs are more than welcome to join you at The Stables Café.
Escape the crowds and queues of Skye and relax in a historic location with stunning views across to mainland Scotland. Situated in the Sleat peninsula, known as the ‘Garden of Skye,’ our Stables café supports a local charity and young people from the area. In addition to enjoying award-winning gardens and a museum, there’s plenty to do for families, including a woodland playpark. The surrounding area is home to amazing flora and fauna, with sightings of whales, dolphins, porpoises, and otters throughout the summer. The café is also a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards Winner for 2024, rated in the top 10% of visitor attractions worldwide.
Whether you’re meeting friends and family, visiting our award-winning castle gardens and museum, or simply looking to escape the hustle and bustle, we look forward to welcoming you.
Super excited to announce that Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles reopens for the season on 28th March at 9:30 AM.
The Stables Café follows shortly after, opening on 1st April, ready to serve lunches, cakes, and coffees.
See you soon for a season full of history, nature, and good food!
Check our full opening hours at armadalecastle.com
Video by Andrew Tobin
#ArmadaleCastle #isleofskye #visitscotland #scottishhistory #gardensofscotland
Super excited to announce that Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles reopens for the season on 28th March at 9:30 AM.
The Stables Café follows shortly after, opening on 1st April, ready to serve lunches, cakes, and coffees.
See you soon for a season full of history, nature, and good food!
Check our full opening hours at armadalecastle.com
Video by Andrew Tobin
#ArmadaleCastle #isleofskye #visitscotland #scottishhistory #gardensofscotland
Stormy days lately, but Rosemary’s snowdrops are here to remind us that spring is on its way 🌞
#snowdrops #ArmadaleCastle #gardensofscotland #spring
Stormy days lately, but Rosemary’s snowdrops are here to remind us that spring is on its way 🌞
#snowdrops #ArmadaleCastle #gardensofscotland #spring
Exciting things happening at the museum! We`ve been busy behind the scenes working on something new, and we can’t wait for you to see it when we open.
Can you guess what we`re up to?
#visitscotland #IsleOfSkye #ArmadaleCastle #MuseumOfTheIsles #ScottishHistory
Exciting things happening at the museum! We`ve been busy behind the scenes working on something new, and we can’t wait for you to see it when we open.
Can you guess what we`re up to?
#visitscotland #IsleOfSkye #ArmadaleCastle #MuseumOfTheIsles #ScottishHistory
In 1746, Flora MacDonald risked everything to help Bonnie Prince Charlie escape, smuggling him from Uist to Skye in disguise. But love takes many forms, and today, we’re sharing the story of her lifelong partnership with Allan MacDonald of Kingsburgh.
Flora married Allan at Armadale Castle in 1750, and together they embarked on a life filled with adventure and hardship. Their journey included a move to North Carolina and enduring the turmoil of war. Before leaving Scotland, Flora gave birth to their first child, a son named Charles, perhaps in memory of the Prince she once aided. Over the years, it was presumed that Flora and Allan had six more children, and their family grew despite the challenges of separation and struggle.
Eventually, both Flora and Allan found their way back to Skye, reunited in their homeland to support each other in their later years. Their bond endured for four decades until Flora passed in 1790. It’s said she was buried in the very sheets where Prince Charles had once slept, the same sheets she carried with her through all her travels.
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love in all forms: romantic, steadfast, and the kind that weathers every storm. Wishing you a day filled with love and moments to treasure.
Photo 1: Painting of Flora Macdonald
Photo 2: A plaster relief of Bonnie Prince Charlie, made in Paris, 1747.
#happyvalnetinesday #floramacdonald #armadalecastle #scottishhistory #highlandsofscotland
In 1746, Flora MacDonald risked everything to help Bonnie Prince Charlie escape, smuggling him from Uist to Skye in disguise. But love takes many forms, and today, we’re sharing the story of her lifelong partnership with Allan MacDonald of Kingsburgh.
Flora married Allan at Armadale Castle in 1750, and together they embarked on a life filled with adventure and hardship. Their journey included a move to North Carolina and enduring the turmoil of war. Before leaving Scotland, Flora gave birth to their first child, a son named Charles, perhaps in memory of the Prince she once aided. Over the years, it was presumed that Flora and Allan had six more children, and their family grew despite the challenges of separation and struggle.
Eventually, both Flora and Allan found their way back to Skye, reunited in their homeland to support each other in their later years. Their bond endured for four decades until Flora passed in 1790. It’s said she was buried in the very sheets where Prince Charles had once slept, the same sheets she carried with her through all her travels.
This Valentine’s Day, we celebrate love in all forms: romantic, steadfast, and the kind that weathers every storm. Wishing you a day filled with love and moments to treasure.
Photo 1: Painting of Flora Macdonald
Photo 2: A plaster relief of Bonnie Prince Charlie, made in Paris, 1747.
#happyvalnetinesday #floramacdonald #armadalecastle #scottishhistory #highlandsofscotland
Could you ask for cuter neighbours to share the view with? 🐑 You might spot these woolly locals grazing in the field in front of the Armadale Castle Cabins. Sometimes, they even wander a bit too far! One of our guests once helped a lost lamb find its way back.
Stay with us, and who knows? You might discover a passion for crofting.
Glèidh àite-fuinch aig www.armadalecastle.com
#ArmadaleCastle #scottishhighlands #isleofskye #ruralliving
Could you ask for cuter neighbours to share the view with? 🐑 You might spot these woolly locals grazing in the field in front of the Armadale Castle Cabins. Sometimes, they even wander a bit too far! One of our guests once helped a lost lamb find its way back.
Stay with us, and who knows? You might discover a passion for crofting.
Glèidh àite-fuinch aig www.armadalecastle.com
#ArmadaleCastle #scottishhighlands #isleofskye #ruralliving
Back in the day, people used to think frost was the work of fairies, causing mischief. Looking at the hypericum, I can’t help but wonder if the fairies are still at it.
#ArmadaleCastle #springgarden #visitskye #scottishfolklore
Back in the day, people used to think frost was the work of fairies, causing mischief. Looking at the hypericum, I can’t help but wonder if the fairies are still at it.
#ArmadaleCastle #springgarden #visitskye #scottishfolklore
It’s the time of year when everything slows down, and you can really feel the place settle into a calm stillness. The mountains, the sea and even the wee birds... it’s like nature’s taking a deep breath. If you’ve never seen the Isle of Skye like this, it’s worth a trip.
#isleofskye #ArmadaleCastle #highlands
It’s the time of year when everything slows down, and you can really feel the place settle into a calm stillness. The mountains, the sea and even the wee birds... it’s like nature’s taking a deep breath. If you’ve never seen the Isle of Skye like this, it’s worth a trip.
#isleofskye #ArmadaleCastle #highlands
After the long month of January, why not unwind in a cosy cabin on Skye with views to the sea and mountains? We’re offering 10% off stays this February, so now`s the best time to experience the beauty of Armadale. Our cabins are perfect for families, and there`s no need to leave your furry friend behind. Most of our cabins are dog-friendly, so bring them along to enjoy the stunning views and explore the scenic walks in the area.
Book through our website or contact office@armadalecastle.com
#visitskye #explorehighlands #wintergetaway #skyeaccommodation #valentinesgift
After the long month of January, why not unwind in a cosy cabin on Skye with views to the sea and mountains? We’re offering 10% off stays this February, so now`s the best time to experience the beauty of Armadale. Our cabins are perfect for families, and there`s no need to leave your furry friend behind. Most of our cabins are dog-friendly, so bring them along to enjoy the stunning views and explore the scenic walks in the area.
Book through our website or contact office@armadalecastle.com
#visitskye #explorehighlands #wintergetaway #skyeaccommodation #valentinesgift