Isle of Skye Guidebook
Sightseeing
Portree Harbour
Quay StreetBeautiful views of the Portree harbour from Bosville Terrace.
You can stop for a beautiful photo in the layby on the A855, when driving from Portree (next to Loch Leathan).
You can also hike up to the Old Man for some beautiful panoramic views.
127 locals recommend
The Storr
You can stop for a beautiful photo in the layby on the A855, when driving from Portree (next to Loch Leathan).
You can also hike up to the Old Man for some beautiful panoramic views.
Lealt Fall View Point
Beautiful waterfall with opportunity for a short walk.
Beautiful waterfall (Mealt Falls) & one of the most famous sights on Skye - Kilt Rock.
45 locals recommend
Kilt Rock Viewpoint
52 A855Beautiful waterfall (Mealt Falls) & one of the most famous sights on Skye - Kilt Rock.
Stunning waterfalls. 15 - 20 walk from the car park. Only recommended in dry weather.
150 locals recommend
Fairy Pools
Stunning waterfalls. 15 - 20 walk from the car park. Only recommended in dry weather.
Stunning views of the lighthouse, which has been located there since 1909.
15-20 min walk from the car park to the lighthouse.
120 locals recommend
Neist Point Lighthouse
Stunning views of the lighthouse, which has been located there since 1909.
15-20 min walk from the car park to the lighthouse.
Dunvegan Castle
You can book tickets here: https://www.dunvegancastle.com/
An old landslide gives this hillside, known for its folk tales about fairies, an otherworldly look.
72 locals recommend
The Fairy Glen
An old landslide gives this hillside, known for its folk tales about fairies, an otherworldly look.
Experience how islanders lived around 100 years ago.
Open Easter - end of September. Monday - Saturday. 09:30 - 17:00. £5 per adult.
55 locals recommend
Skye Museum of Island Life
Experience how islanders lived around 100 years ago.
Open Easter - end of September. Monday - Saturday. 09:30 - 17:00. £5 per adult.
City/town information
Uig
Small seaside village with a population of around 400-500 people.
Food scene
The Granary
Somerled SquareCoffee shop & lunch options.
The Isles Inn
Somerled SquareLocal pub in the centre of Portree serving pub food.
Fat Panda Takeaway
Bayfield RoadChinese takeaway restaurant. +44 1478 613210.
Prince Of India
Bayfield RoadEat in & takeaway Indian restaurant. +44 1478 612681.
Pizza takeaway. 7 min walk from the house. Check website before going as this is a food truck. https://pizzaintheskye.com/
Pizza in the skye
Pizza takeaway. 7 min walk from the house. Check website before going as this is a food truck. https://pizzaintheskye.com/
Scorrybreac Restaurant
7 Bosville TerracePlease book before visiting. +44 (0)1478 612 069
Please book before visiting. https://perlehotels.com/the-bosville/dulse-brose/
17 locals recommend
Dulse and Brose
13 Bosville TerracePlease book before visiting. https://perlehotels.com/the-bosville/dulse-brose/
Amenities
Boots
5 Wentworth StPharmacy. Central in Portree.
Co-op Food Store, Bank Street, Portree
Bank StreetCo-op supermarket in central Portree.
Co-op Food - Portree
Woodpark Road5 minute walk from the house.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Bring water & wind-proof clothing
The weather in Scotland is very unpredictable and we can go through all 4 seasons in one day. I would always recommend brining an umbrella as well as a raincoat, as it can get too windy to use an umbrella.
Useful phrases
Scottish words you might not know
Aye = yes
Wee = small
Ken = know
Bonny = beautiful/ nice
Auld = old
Hen/ Lass = girl
Dinnae = don’t
Piece = sandwich
Tattie = potato
Book before you go
Restaurants
I highly recommend booking restaurants for evening meals before you arrive, as it gets very busy in Portree during the summer / bank holidays.
Getting around
Book a day tour
If you want to see as much as possible of Skye and learn interesting facts about all the places you visit, you could book a day tour with Skye Minibus Tours here: https://www.timberbush-tours.co.uk/our-tours/from-portree