Roddy Macdougall

Roddy is the founder of the Facebook group Skye and Lochalsh Memories which he started in 2017. Roddy’s family has been on Skye since the 1940s, with his Uncle Alexander being manager of Talisker Distillery and after he retired, his son Lachlan took over as manager. In 2013 Roddy retired after being a professional HGV driver for many years. He has great knowledge of the Skye and Lochalsh area and the broader Highland area. He has earned the reputation as “off grid Roddy” when necessary: visiting little townships where roads are single track and show the true nature of Skye crofting and its culture.

Nikki MacLean

Nikki again is a local Skye resident and has been for many years! Although she is in her fourth year with SLT, when not showing our clients around our fabulous Island works for the local Post Office delivering to the Islanders – so to say she knows every nook and cranny of the Island is an understatement! Nikki has also spent time working at Talisker Distillery and our famed Fairy Pools.

Nikki is one of our most experienced guides and would be delighted to show you this amazing Island. She also has a background in environmental science, so feel free to ask her anything in that field!

Evander Macrae

Evander joined SLT in 2024 after retiring early from a successful near 40 career in the UK Offshore Oil and Gas Sector. Born and brought up on the Isle of Skye with primary education on Skye and Secondary education on the mainland in  ‘the jewell of the highlands’ – Plockton. His family have been on Skye for the last 5 generations, all of whom had some form of seafaring background. Married Annette in 1994 and has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. He has spent many years sailing around Skye and the West Coast of Scotland and for the last 20 years has been part of the volunteer crew on local lifeboat station at Kyle of Lochalsh which celebrates  its 30th anniversary in June 25 having been put in Service with the construction of the Skye Bridge. Evander loves touring with guests all over the Island taking satisfaction from the reaction of guests as around every corner there is another breathtaking view, however, his preferred area for touring is South Skye and the mainland where things can be a lot more relaxed. What you get from Evander is not just the stories that you can find online, but a family history of the area and wider Scottish Highlands.