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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Ardvasar

Travellers enjoy Ardvasar for its museums and monuments. Consider checking out Museum of the Isles while you're in the area.

Ardvasar
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is 4.351.639 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.351.639 ₫
5.221.967 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 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 (946 reviews)
"A large storm caused a power outage while there. While waiting in the lobby, staff brought complimentary sandwiches and soups. Room was very clean and good size. Shower water pressure was not great. The full hot breakfast was excellent. There just wasn’t enough parking for everyone."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Dunollie Hotel
The Marmalade Hotel

The Marmalade Hotel

4 out of 5
HOME FARM ROAD, Portree, Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 12.120.219 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
12.120.219 ₫
14.544.403 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
"Good, old be well maintained hotel. A short distance from town-centre."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

The Marmalade Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel

Kings Arms Hotel

2 out of 5
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is 4.614.489 ₫ per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
4.614.489 ₫
5.537.387 ₫ total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kyleakin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
6.4/10 (867 reviews)
"Acceptable"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Kings Arms 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.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"This property is amazing. Just as pictured. It is a bit remote as it is off the main roadway a bit but that is part of what I loved. The views from the porch were gorgeous. I only had one need to contact the property manager about a question but was responded to very quickly. Would absolutely stay ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 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! (115 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
Skye Bridge

Skye Bridge

4.5/5(63 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyle with a visit to Skye Bridge. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Skye Bridge

Cities near Scottish Islands

Photo by Phyllis Robb

Benbecula

Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra

Campbeltown

Campbeltown

Fair Isle

Fair Isle