On Saturday November 5th we will be holding a free, post-Halloween, open day. Between 10.30am and 3.30pm you can explore the rooms of our reputedly haunted house and its grounds. 'spooky' guided tours (now fully booked) will be held at 11.30am and 3pm, allowing visitors access to some of the spookiest parts of the House not normally open to the public. Visitors can meet the birds of Prey at Skaill...
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Skaill House 'ghostly' open day
October 13, 2016
An afternoon of music with Chris Newman and Mairie Ni Cathasaigh
October 6, 2016
On Wednesday 26th October, we are delighted to be hosting an afternoon of Music in our Drawing Room, with Chris Newman and Marie Ni Cathasaigh. This 'meet the artists' talk and tune event is part of a series of concerts organised by Jennifer and Hazel Wrigley as part of their 2016 Fiddle and Guitar School and Festival. This relaxed and informal event will highlight the amazing career of this internationally acclaimed...
Major renovations begin for Skaill House Apartments
September 8, 2016
On Monday 5th September building work began here at Skaill House, as part of a major renovation program which is set to transform our two self-catering apartments. Extensive structural and cosmetic work will take place over the winter of 2016/17, which will significantly improve the standard of our holiday accommodation, located in the beautiful and unique setting of the grounds of Skaill House. Both apartments will benefit from additional facilities, such...
Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail Concert at Skaill House
June 30, 2016
9th August 2016Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail We are delighted to be hosting a Ceilidh Trail evening concert at Skaill House this August. The Fèis Rois Ceilidh Trail provides outstanding musicians aged 16 – 25 with the opportunity to learn about life as a professional touring artist. As well as supporting young talents to develop their performance skills, the project also provides a high quality cultural-tourism experience for visitors and locals...