Skye High

When Rightmove asked a number of people where they most desired to live in Britain, Skye came top of the list. Take a look at the results of the survey here. For a look at the range of properties they are promoting, click here, and the list includes Crionach pictured above, built to traditional lines in 2003.

For a more modern look and a winner of an architectural award, though built just six years later, is Fiscavaig House, which is not currently for sale. Strathaird House below is an older property on the market with the principal rooms in the Georgian part of the house.

Scottish Islands Explorer - occasionally advertises island properties
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