Orbost House, located in the North West of the Isle of Skye, Scotland, is one of the Island´s finest houses. and unlike some of Skye´s other big houses it has been able to withstand the harsh weather conditions as well as several changes in ownership.

The oldest parts of Orbost House were built in in the mid 18th century and more parts were added in later times. It has a long and intriguing history and is mentioned in several books, most famously in Alexander Smith´s 'A Summer in Skye' and W. W. Tarn´s 'The Treasure of the Isle of Mist'. It was home to Otta Swire, famous author of the book 'Skye - The Island and its Legends'.

Orbost House and its magnificent surroundings are unique and have their own special magic. It holds a special place in many people´s hearts and is, as W. W. Tarn put it, 'A True House of Faery'.

 

'After I had wandered about for an hour I made up my mind that, had I the choice, I should rather live at Orbost than any other house in Skye.'

('A Summer in Skye', Alexander Smith, 1865)