Skye, Skirinish House

Clach Ard, Tote, 7th century Pictish symbol stone sited here for over a century, having previously been built into the door jamb of a neighbouring house. The basalt pillar is carved with a crescent, V-rod and disc symbols. Skirinish, c.1840 Rebuild of a Macdonald tacksman's house, occupied since at least the early 18th century. Adjacent cottage and steading date from the mid-19th century, when Skirinish became one of Skye's large new farms.

Taken from "Western Seaboard: An Illustrated Architectural Guide", by Mary Miers, 2008. Published by the Rutland Press http://www.rias.org.uk