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We recognise that a large number of visitors have little ambition to visit the high mountain peaks but wishes to explore the stunning Skye scenery. Skye Guides offer the services of local natural history experts in order to enhance your outings. They will try to take you to the right places at the right times to see eagles, deer, otters, whales or dolphins.
Many species of flower are unique to Skye and there is an advantage that they tend not to fly or run away when spotted! With a thousand miles of coastline and a hugely varied landscape any walk is always a memorable day out.
Caves, tents, bivvy bags and mountain bothies have all been used to give clients a night out in the wilderness of Skye. Sunsets, shooting stars, the Northern lights and magical dawns all from the comfort of your sleeping bag! Whether used as part of a Stag or Hen party, a specific photographic outing or pure appreciation of the Skye “magic” a memorable time is guaranteed. Whisky invariably helps sleeping when in an unusual location! Please telephone to discuss any ideas you may have.
Mike Lates spent nine months working with the celebrated mountain photographer Gordon Stainforth. "The Cuillin" is the best-selling photographical result. It is widely regarded as the authorative text on both the historical and modern climbing in the best mountains in the British Isles. Guiding and advice on lighting, timings and positions for stunning results available.
IRATA (industrial roped access trade association) approved safety systems are available for directors and producers with an eye for more ambitious film projects. Location advice, sourcing of props and extras and location management is available. Please see the filming CV below.
Client & Product |
Description of Works |
Dates |
BBC “Inland and Upward” with Grif Rees-Jones. |
Casting, location advice, guiding and portering. |
Sept 2006 |
YOUNG FILMS - SEACHD
(Gaelic language. 120 minutes) |
Filming on & around the Inaccessible Pinnacle at 3000 feet. Crew safety, stunts, & prop provision.
Torrin Quarry used for close-up scenes. Roped access for crew, actors and stunt doubles. |
June 2006 |
YOUNG FILMS- SEACHD
(Gaelic language. 120 minutes) |
Filming on & around the Inaccessible Pinnacle at 3000 feet. Crew safety, stunts, & prop provision. |
Winter 2006 |
YOUNG FILMS-FOIGHIOINN
(Gaelic language. 15 minutes) |
Filming on & around the Inaccessible Pinnacle at 3000 feet. Crew safety, stunts, & prop provision. |
Winter 2005 |
OUTSIDE MAGZINE-
Biggest outdoor activity magazine in US. Munros article. |
Interview, guiding and location advice. |
October Edition 2004 |
T.F.1, (Television Francais 1)
LIFE ON SKYE OUTSIDE THE TOURIST SEASON. Documentary. |
Action shots & interview about guiding. Location and personnel advice for rest of documentary. |
December 1999 |
BERGHAUS |
Guiding, modelling and location advice. Still shots for clothing adverts. |
July 1999 |
STIG FILMS (Denmark) |
Technical safety support and stunt doubling at Eilean Donan Castle. Children’s period drama. |
April 1998 |
VAUXHALL |
Location advice and prop provision for FRONTERA still shots. |
July 1997 |
NISSAN |
Stills and movie for new Nissan 4* 4 vehicle. Source motorboat and provide location advice. |
May 1993 |
GORDON STAINFORTH.
“THE CUILLIN”. |
Main assistant in production of this classic modern “Bible” of the Cuillin of Skye. |
May 1993 -
April 1994 |
Skye guides employs professional mountain guides and/or IRATA qualified rope access technicians in all work at height or in wilderness locations to cover Health and Safety regulations.
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