History talks at Duisdale on the Isle of Skye

Tales From The Fireside

Learn about the mysteries and legends of Skye from the locals. From Sea Kings and Skye’s Greatest Villains to real tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Skye, Coinneach and Dòmhnall join us at Duisdale with a fair few tales to tell about Skye’s history.

Tales from the Fireside

What better way to learn about the mysteries and legends of Skye than from one of the locals. Coinneach Maclean and Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart have many tales to tell regarding the true stories that created Skye’s history and heritage.

We continue to celebrate Scotland’s Year of Stories, at Duisdale House Hotel with after dinner enrichment by the fireside to bring to life the mysteries and unravel the misconceptions around Skye’s heritage. From Sea Kings and Skye’s Greatest Villains to real tales of Bonnie Prince Charlie in Skye, Coinneach and Dòmhnall will entertain with a repertoire of local stories. Whether your interest is Gaelic, Local Traditions or the Supernatural, There are many tales to tell.

This free event runs on a Saturday once a month at 9pm. We recommend booking a table for dinner before you enjoy these talks.

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  1. Upcoming Dates:
    • 14 February: Gaelic love song - Coinneach Maclean
    • 1 March; The Broch Builders of Skye - Coinneach Maclean
    • 12 April; Monks, Vikings, Sea Kings and Clan chiefs - Skye from 600 to1600 - Coinneach Maclean
    • 3 May; Beltane - the great fire festival - Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart
    • 7 June; The Castles of Skye: great lords and the odd villain - Coinneach Maclean
    • 5 July; MacLeods and MacDonalds; antisocial neighbours - Coinneach Maclean
    • 2 August; August 1746 -  Bonnie Prince Charlie in Skye – “grounding” Outlander - Coinneach Maclean
    • 6 September; Highland dress and tartans - Coinneach Maclean
    • 4 October; The Gaelic Other World – Supernatural beings and ‘fairy tales’ - Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart
    • 1 November; From Samhainn to Guy Fawkes – the Festival of the Dead - Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart
    • 6 December; Life on Skye during the visit of Johnson and Boswell in 1773 - Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart
    • 27 December; Hogmanay; the festival and its origins - Dòmhnall Uilleam Stiùbhart