We visited Scotland last year. One of the highlights of the trip was walking on the Glenelg Ferry to Skye. They say it is one of the last remaining turntable ferries in the world. The turntable on which the cars ride is turned by human muscle during loading and unloading. The ferry workers are good humored despite sometimes grumpy passengers. There are three or four Border Collies that ride the ferries back and forth, leap off and tear up the hills to some unknown destination. It holds four cars but they are packed so close together one may have to climb out the window to get out for the 10 minute crossing. On our way over, the captain said "Who wants to see a Sea Eagle?" Most of us said yes, but some nervously looked at their watches. We took a one mile detour to see a perched eagle.
On the Skye side, a one mile walk up the hill and to the right will take you to a wildlife preserve with a deluxe hide (blind) that overlooks the strait. We saw many seals but no otters. Apparently, otters are commonly seen.
On the mainland side the town and surroundings are worth exploring. There is the ruins of an old barracks and three amazing Iron Age brochs a short drive out of town. Incidentally, we found the best coffee in three weeks in Scotland in the small cafe in Glenelg village.
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Sounds so interesting.