Margaret’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This shows the 'Old Man' a wonderful place to walk and for the more adventurous to climb. The views are stunning, the wind can be powerful and blow you off your feet. Its a fairly steep climb but very much worth taking a picnic to share at the top or half way up, whichever takes your fancy. Please wear appropriate footwear and as with all hilly walks on Skye take suitable outer clothing as the weather can turn in an instant, even on a sunny summer day. And sunscreen, there is no pollution here so it's easy to burn. Ample parking and new lavatories.
127 locals recommend
The Storr
This shows the 'Old Man' a wonderful place to walk and for the more adventurous to climb. The views are stunning, the wind can be powerful and blow you off your feet. Its a fairly steep climb but very much worth taking a picnic to share at the top or half way up, whichever takes your fancy. Please wear appropriate footwear and as with all hilly walks on Skye take suitable outer clothing as the weather can turn in an instant, even on a sunny summer day. And sunscreen, there is no pollution here so it's easy to burn. Ample parking and new lavatories.
Utterly awe inspiring walking country. Prepare to be stunned. As with all walking on this island and it's suddenly changing weather, please be prepared. Sun screen, strong walking footwear, rain/windproof layers, food and water. In lovely weather all our hills and mountains can look very benign but because we are an island this can change instantly!
67 locals recommend
Quiraing
Utterly awe inspiring walking country. Prepare to be stunned. As with all walking on this island and it's suddenly changing weather, please be prepared. Sun screen, strong walking footwear, rain/windproof layers, food and water. In lovely weather all our hills and mountains can look very benign but because we are an island this can change instantly!
Fairly easy walking along a hard but unmade path, a magical place. Ample parking. If you are brave enough to dare the icy water take swimmers or wetsuits.
150 locals recommend
Fairy Pools
Fairly easy walking along a hard but unmade path, a magical place. Ample parking. If you are brave enough to dare the icy water take swimmers or wetsuits.
Lovely village with good eateries, deli, museum and two churches circular walk which is fun as you go through the forest and along the path there are wee fairie doors on some of the trees, put there in lockdown by children from the local school
19 locals recommend
Dunvegan
Lovely village with good eateries, deli, museum and two churches circular walk which is fun as you go through the forest and along the path there are wee fairie doors on some of the trees, put there in lockdown by children from the local school
Great cultural day out for the whole family, fabulous gardens and with great walking opportunities from the carpark. Lovely restaurant and gift shop
144 locals recommend
Dunvegan Castle
Great cultural day out for the whole family, fabulous gardens and with great walking opportunities from the carpark. Lovely restaurant and gift shop
Words fail. Go see. And view the Outer Hebrides at the same time. Utterly stunning at all times of the year. This is a VERY steep walk but a good permanent pathway. The views are unsurpassed and at the right time of the year seals, dolphins and basking sharks may be spotted. Also a great nesting cliff for all manner of sea birds. If you go nowhere else go here!
120 locals recommend
Neist Point Lighthouse
Words fail. Go see. And view the Outer Hebrides at the same time. Utterly stunning at all times of the year. This is a VERY steep walk but a good permanent pathway. The views are unsurpassed and at the right time of the year seals, dolphins and basking sharks may be spotted. Also a great nesting cliff for all manner of sea birds. If you go nowhere else go here!
Amazing beach and shallow clear blue seas. Lovely walk down to the beach and it is fairly easy. Parking at the top. Access to carpark is narrow so be prepared to drive slowly and carefully. limited parking. This is a white coral beach which is well worth a visit.
75 locals recommend
Coral Beach
Amazing beach and shallow clear blue seas. Lovely walk down to the beach and it is fairly easy. Parking at the top. Access to carpark is narrow so be prepared to drive slowly and carefully. limited parking. This is a white coral beach which is well worth a visit.
Possibly best beach on Skye. When the tide is out there is lots of space and sand for the family to play games and run off some steam. Parking is limited, difficult and only off road. The walk to the beach is long from either access point but well worth it. A glorious day out to be had here.
34 locals recommend
Talisker Bay Beach
Possibly best beach on Skye. When the tide is out there is lots of space and sand for the family to play games and run off some steam. Parking is limited, difficult and only off road. The walk to the beach is long from either access point but well worth it. A glorious day out to be had here.
Utterly magical, the fairies are there........ somewhere! Parking has been developed for this year but road access is narrow. Very much worth a visit.
72 locals recommend
The Fairy Glen
Utterly magical, the fairies are there........ somewhere! Parking has been developed for this year but road access is narrow. Very much worth a visit.
Retail Therapy place
Fabulous hand thrown pottery, all unique and quite lovely. Excellent place for retail therapy and to collect lovely souvenirs
17 locals recommend
Edinbane Pottery
Fabulous hand thrown pottery, all unique and quite lovely. Excellent place for retail therapy and to collect lovely souvenirs
Tour the distillery and buy some fine whiskey and tie this in with a visit to the Fairy Pools and follow up with lunch at the Old Inn.
103 locals recommend
Talisker Distillery
Tour the distillery and buy some fine whiskey and tie this in with a visit to the Fairy Pools and follow up with lunch at the Old Inn.
The most amazing and unique clothing, homeware and gifts. Not to be missed, ethical shopping at it's finest and you can get a good cup of coffee while you waitfor browsing partners. Lovely friendly folk who make you so welcome.
8 locals recommend
Skye Batiks
The GreenThe most amazing and unique clothing, homeware and gifts. Not to be missed, ethical shopping at it's finest and you can get a good cup of coffee while you waitfor browsing partners. Lovely friendly folk who make you so welcome.
Great jewellery retail therapy. Lovely silver pieces to suit many tastes. Fabulous scenic drive to the shop.
6 locals recommend
Skye Silver
Great jewellery retail therapy. Lovely silver pieces to suit many tastes. Fabulous scenic drive to the shop.
Food scene
'Our local' great atmosphere, fabulous food, very relaxed no dressing up required here and live traditional Scottish music on Sunday afternoons. Very high class gastro pub menu and lovely friendly staff.
46 locals recommend
Edinbane Inn
2 Edinbane Pottery'Our local' great atmosphere, fabulous food, very relaxed no dressing up required here and live traditional Scottish music on Sunday afternoons. Very high class gastro pub menu and lovely friendly staff.
Michelin Rosette reastaurant owned and run by a local couple. High class food coupled with a relaxed and charming ambiance. a definite must while in this area
43 locals recommend
Edinbane Lodge
Michelin Rosette reastaurant owned and run by a local couple. High class food coupled with a relaxed and charming ambiance. a definite must while in this area
Very relaxed pub with excellent pub food and sometimes live music. small, dark and old. Especially cosy in the winter months when the log fire is burning. Also outside eating space at the edge of and overlooking the loch. Very welcoming.
64 locals recommend
The Old Inn
Very relaxed pub with excellent pub food and sometimes live music. small, dark and old. Especially cosy in the winter months when the log fire is burning. Also outside eating space at the edge of and overlooking the loch. Very welcoming.
One of the great eating experiences on Skye. Michelin star food in a very relaxed atmosphere, amazing surroundings. Book a taxi!!!!!
68 locals recommend
The Three Chimneys and The House Over-by
One of the great eating experiences on Skye. Michelin star food in a very relaxed atmosphere, amazing surroundings. Book a taxi!!!!!
Everything!
Great fun and challenges to be had for all the family located just 10 minutes from Portree. Especially good for teenagers who are bored with the sightseeing! Add this destination to your activities list.
15 locals recommend
A.C.E Target Sports
Great fun and challenges to be had for all the family located just 10 minutes from Portree. Especially good for teenagers who are bored with the sightseeing! Add this destination to your activities list.
Lots to do and see here. Great for taking the family for a day out and in the evening there is entertainment. Check their details. great food, deli shopping and some retail therapy. Although in an internet search it has come up as a cinema it is much more. There is loads here for the very youngest right through the ages. very much worth spending some time here.
36 locals recommend
Aros Centre
Viewfield RoadLots to do and see here. Great for taking the family for a day out and in the evening there is entertainment. Check their details. great food, deli shopping and some retail therapy. Although in an internet search it has come up as a cinema it is much more. There is loads here for the very youngest right through the ages. very much worth spending some time here.
Stunning views, lovely drive, lots to do on this peninsula. Lose yourself for the day, walk the beach, visit Skyeskyns, eat and shop in Stein and take a boat trip to St Kilda.............!
6 locals recommend
Waternish
Stunning views, lovely drive, lots to do on this peninsula. Lose yourself for the day, walk the beach, visit Skyeskyns, eat and shop in Stein and take a boat trip to St Kilda.............!