Panorama showing the coastline near Elgol on the Strathaird Peninsula on Skye. This picture shows the view over Loch Scavaig to the Cullin hills to the northwest. To the southeast is the island of Rum. The image was taken in May 2009.

Coastline near Elgol - Skye visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Coastline near Elgol' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Highland.

Elgol is a small village on the eastern side of the Strahaird Peninsula overlooking Loch Scavaig on the Isle of Skye. It is at the end of the B8083 road from Broadford. The area is popular for the dramatic views over the loch to the Cuillin Hills, especially Gars-bheinn, Sgurr a Chorie Bhig (875m), Sgurr nan Eag (924m) and Sgurr Dubh Mor (944m).

Several companies run boat trips around the loch or to the head of Loch Scavaig, a short distance from Loch Coruisk. These are often used by walkers as this provides easy access to various walks in the Cuillins. Among these are Bella Jane Boat Trips and Misty Isle Boat Trips. Aquaexplore also run boat trips to Canna, Rum, Soay, and Eigg.

Nearby on the coast is 'Uamh Phrionnsa' cave (Prince Charlie's cave), where it is said that Charles hid for a time. It is not the only cave on Skye claiming this. The foreshore around Elgol is rich in fossils, with bivalve mussels being in abundance. Fossil hunters may also find belemnites and ammonites here.

Elgol is about 14 miles south of Broadford on the B8083 road. The road passes through numerous small hamlets including Swordale and Torrin before looping round Loch Slapin and then along and over the Strathaird Peninsula to Elgol. On the way the road passes a chambered cairn and the ruins of Cill Chriosd church.