Scottish Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isle of Mull showing a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Stromness showing tranquil scenes and rocky coastline
Isle of Skye showing rocky coastline, mountains and a lighthouse
Isle of Mull showing fishing, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Isle of Skye which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Where to stay in Scottish Islands

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
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Broadford

Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Broadford
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

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

Carbost
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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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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
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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
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is 4.872.528 ₫ per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
4.872.528 ₫
5.847.034 ₫ total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Strath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (952 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and the breakfast in particular."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Dunollie Hotel
The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa

The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa

4 out of 5
Off The A849, Craignure, Isle of Mull, Scotland
Fully refundable
The price is 4.492.233 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
4.492.233 ₫
5.390.679 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Isle of Mull. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (213 reviews)
Nice stay
"The hotel is very nice, the location and view are stunning. The spa is great. The pool closed at 8 which seemed early and prior to 7 they had kids swimming lessons so we only had 1 hour to use it. Our only real complaint is that we were on the ground floor. And we both woke up with lots of bites. ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Isle of Mull Hotel and Spa
Bracken Hide Hotel

Bracken Hide Hotel

4 out of 5
Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland
The price is 14.023.255 ₫ per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
14.023.255 ₫
16.828.049 ₫ total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Loved everything about this place! Amazing. The restaurant was extraordinary. So beautiful."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Bracken Hide Hotel
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Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (71 reviews)
"Fabulous space with stunning views. Perfect for our stay and made a great base for exploring the island."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Ardcana
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, 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! (116 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Juniper Cabins. It was clean, quiet, comfortable with delicious(but pricey )food at the restaurant on property. We would recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins

Armadale Castle Cabins

4 out of 5
Armadale, Sleat, Sleat, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Sleat. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Armadale Ferry Terminal and Museum of the Isles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (36 reviews)
"Beautiful view and beautiful property."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Armadale Castle Cabins
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Popular places to visit

Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Fairy Pools
Portree Harbour featuring a bay or harbour and boating

Portree Harbour

4/5(64 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Portree with a trip to Portree Harbour. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Portree Harbour
Talisker Distillery featuring mountains, heritage elements and street scenes

Talisker Distillery

4/5(23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Talisker Distillery during your travels to Minginish. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Talisker Distillery
Dunvegan Castle featuring heritage architecture, a castle and tranquil scenes

Dunvegan Castle

4.5/5(20 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Dunvegan when you stop by Dunvegan Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the restaurants and bars.

Dunvegan Castle
Old Man of Storr which includes tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a monument

Old Man of Storr

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Old Man of Storr, a lovely green space in Staffin. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Old Man of Storr
Luskentyre Beach

Luskentyre Beach

5/5(7 reviews)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Luskentyre Beach during your travels in Harris? Stroll along the sandy beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Luskentyre Beach

Cities near Scottish Islands

Photo by Phyllis Robb

Benbecula

Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra

Campbeltown

Campbeltown

Fair Isle

Fair Isle