Isle of Skye Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isle of Skye showing a bay or harbour, a beach and a pebble beach
Isle of Skye featuring a lighthouse, mountains and rugged coastline
Isle of Skye showing a pebble beach, a sandy beach and tranquil scenes
Isle of Skye featuring tranquil scenes and mountains
Isle of Skye featuring a sandy beach as well as a small group of people

Where to stay in Isle of Skye

Portree which includes rocky coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost

Edinbane

Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

Edinbane
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Milovaig

While Milovaig may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Neist Point Lighthouse and Claigan Coral Beach.

Milovaig
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Breakish

While Breakish isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakish

Skinidin

Though Skinidin may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.

Skinidin
Cuillin Hills Hotel

Cuillin Hills Hotel

4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road Portree Scotland
The price is 2.929.026 ₫ per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
2.929.026 ₫
3.514.831 ₫ total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (562 reviews)
The best hotel experience we have had in a long time. Beautiful facility, amazing food, super friendly staff, great views and awesome public spaces

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Uig Hotel

Uig Hotel

3 out of 5
Uig Uig Scotland
The price is 4.402.875 ₫ per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
4.402.875 ₫
5.283.450 ₫ total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Uig. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The room was lovely and clean with views over the bay. Staff were friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Uig Hotel
The Marmalade Hotel

The Marmalade Hotel

4 out of 5
HOME FARM ROAD Portree Scotland
The price is 2.877.581 ₫ per night from 10 Dec to 11 Dec
2.877.581 ₫
3.453.235 ₫ total
10 Dec - 11 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (289 reviews)
Last minute booking (back in August) that did not disappoint. The man at the front desk was exceptionally helpful.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

The Marmalade Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins Strath Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
Perfect place to relax , highly recommended

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish Strath Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (79 reviews)
Beautiful cottage with thoughtful and beautiful decor. Touches like a flashlight attached to the bed frame, heated floors, towel warmer. Lovely views of the sea, This place exceeded expectations, Bonus is that we stumbled upon Red Skye Restaurant right up the road and it was our best meal in ...

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Ardcana
Armadale Castle Cabins

Armadale Castle Cabins

4 out of 5
Armadale Sleat Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Sleat. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Museum of the Isles and Armadale Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (38 reviews)
Loved the stay here 😁
We loved the coziness of this property. Check-in was self managed with a lock box. The view was amazing!

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Armadale Castle Cabins
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Isle of Skye

4.7
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 78%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 17%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Would highly recommend a visit - early spring was a great time to go!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Gorgeous! Incomparable views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely stunning place. Especially The Fairy Glen and Quairaing. Make sure to be prepared for driving single track roads responsibly (dodging cows and sheep).

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Beautiful but clearly the infrastructure can not cope with the volume of visitors.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The circular walk at the back on Kinloch Lodge, to Leitir Fura is one of our favourite walks on Skye. For something that takes a little longer, a circular walk around Glenbrittle Forest...

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Stunning scenery, lovely friendly people

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