Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is known around the world for its dramatic coastline and mountain scenery, not to mention its clan heritage and Scotch whisky. This combined with pretty fishing villages and Gaelic folklore make the island one of the most popular destinations in Scotland.
Isle of Skye
Attractions on the Isle of Skye
Portree
Portree is Skye’s cultural centre and largest town with around 2,500 residents. Built...
Kilt Rock
Even the landscapes of Scotland follow traditional fashion. Indeed, the 90 metre Kilt...
Old Man of Storr
One of the most spectacular sights of the Isle of Skye’s Trotternish Peninsula is the...
Quiraing
This is one spot where you’ll definitely want to pull the car over for a photo. The...
The Cuillin
This stunning mountain ridge stretches for around 11 kilometres (7 miles) across central...
Fairy Pools
Like nearby Fairy Glen, the Fairy Pools in Skye are associated with ancient folklore of...
Fairy Glen
Although nowadays it’s little more than a colourful local legend, in Skye, the belief in...
Dunvegan Castle
Nowhere does Scottish clan history run deeper than at Dunvegan, the ancestral home of...
Staffin & An Corran Beach
For a blast from the Jurassic past, take a walk on An Corran Beach at Staffin. Long...
Loch Coruisk
Loch Coruisk is a freshwater loch situated in the Scottish Highlands at the foot of the...
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