In the 30 years since the bridge opened, the hospitality industry has flourished. Today Skye’s restaurants, cafés and distilleries are as much of a draw as the mountains and beauty spots.

The decision to impose a toll for crossing the Skye Bridge, which escalated from a mere 40p to an eye-watering £11.40, sparked outrage among the public, earning it the title of Europe's priciest ...

This year the Skye bridge is 30 years old and is the gateway to the island for the majority of visitors. For an island with single-track roads and rural infrastructure, it’s a lot to manage.