Isle of Skye Music Festival Isle of Skye Music Festival The Isle of Skye Music Festival was an annual music festival that took place on the Ashaig Airstrip near Broadford on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It was one of the earliest festivals in the year, occurring in late May or June, a time known on the Island to be the driest in the year. From this location there are views of the coast and Cuillin hills; organisers describe it as "the most impressive backdrop of any UK festival". The festival won the "Most Fan-Friendly Festival" award at the 2006 UK Festival Awards. The
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