We don’t have words to describe how epic this island is. If you haven’t been here already now is the perfect chance.

Dùn Rùin Festival is a 2-day indoor Metal Music Festival at Kyleakin Hall, on the incredible Isle of Skye, on the stunning West Coast of the Scottish Highlands.

15TH + 16TH MAY 2026

The doors will open at 6pm on Friday and Saturday, with live music until 11pm, and a DJ from 11pm-1am.

The Saturday afternoon Family-Friendly Metal Ceilidh will run from 12pm-3pm *please purchase ticket separately to weekend ticket

As far as we know, this will be the West Coast of Scotland’s first ever 2-day Metalcore Metal Festival.

You will be in the most awesome intimate setting, directly under the famous Skye Bridge, surrounded by the glorious sea and mountains, on a truly incredible island like no other.

We advise you to make a holiday of this and at least take a day either side to soak up the infamous sites.

You won’t regret it.

DRIVING

Glasgow → Armdadale Ferry → Skye

Driving from Glasgow to Mallaig takes 5 hours. From here you must take a ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. These ferries only run a small number of times each day throughout the summer. You must book ahead to avoid disappointment.

Calmac Ferries: www.calmac.co.uk

Glasgow/Edinburgh → Inverness → Kyle of Lochalsh

Driving from Glasgow or Edinburgh, via Inverness, takes 5 hours and includes a bridge to Skye (no need to take the ferry). All Google maps/sat-navs will try to send you on the route via the Armadale Ferry, because it is the quickest route, but if you want to drive all the way search from Glasgow or Edinburgh to Skye via Inverness.

TRAIN

Scotrail trains leave regularly from Edinburgh or Glasgow to Kyle of Lochalsh. It’s just a 20 minute walk over the bridge and you will arrive at the Festival Area in Kyleakin.

Scotrail: www.scotrail.co.uk

BUS

Bus is the most expensive, but most convenient, option. Citylink services leave Edinburgh, Glasgow and Inverness and take you directly to Kyleakin - and drop you off almost right oustide the venue (handy that!)

Citylink: https://www.citylink.co.uk/

FLIGHTS (Boo!)

Sadly, as things are so far away from anywhere here (but so worth the trek) we sometimes have to take flights. Flights run from London/Manchester/Glasgow to Inverness a few times a day.

From Inverness you can take a train to Kyle of Localsh or a bus to Kyleakin.

CAMPING

When you book your ticket you will receive information regarding camping. If you do not wish to camp there are accommodation options available within the area.

KYLE + KYELAKIN

Both Kyleakin (where the festival is situated) and Kyle (across the bridge) are within walking distance.

PORTREE + BROADFORD AREAS

There are very little taxis available, if any at all, and the buses do not run late at night to for anyone hoping to stay in Portree or Broadford. You would ideally require a car to access these towns further north if you do choose to book your accommodation here.

BOOK NOW

As Skye is the most popular place in Scotland to visit we would advise you book any accommodation now to avoid disappointment. We sadly do not offer a refund service for anyone who can’t make it.

If you want to camp in the free quiet camping area then yes.

There are no large supermarkets or shops that sell tents, sleeping bags or camping gear on the island - we think the nearest place to purchase these may even be Inverness (3 hours away - welcome to island life!)

Please purchase all of your camping gear before coming to the island as you’ll be mightily stuck without it!

We love Mini-Moshers here at Dùn Rùin!

Under 18s are so very welcome to attend until 11pm on both Friday and Saturday nights. All under 18s must attend the festival with a responsible adult.

If you would like to attend with a child please contact us: ruin.fest@protonmail.com or pop us a message via our socials.

There is a reasonable sized Co-op, a mini market, a few eateries and a Post Office in Kyle of Lochalsh (20 minute walk across the Skye Bridge).

In Kyleakin itself there is a couple of bars and a few cafes (oh and an Indian up the road!)