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.

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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.

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Duisdalemore

Duisdalemore is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Gallery An Talla Dearg and Camas Croise.

Duisdalemore
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Flodigarry

When in Flodigarry, you can plan a visit to Quiraing and Kilt Rock, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Flodigarry
Dunollie Hotel
Dunollie Hotel
3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is 5.046.618 ₫ per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
5.046.618 ₫
6.056.085 ₫ total
11 Jul - 12 Jul
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 (919 reviews)
"Was lovely. Just a bit warm in the room coz couldn’t open windows."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Dunollie Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel
2 out of 5
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is 5.338.780 ₫ per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
5.338.780 ₫
6.406.536 ₫ total
6 Jul - 7 Jul
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 (841 reviews)
"Staff was very nice. Hotel was easy walking distance to a few different venues for food and drinks."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Kings Arms Hotel
Tongadale Hotel
Tongadale Hotel
3 out of 5
WENTWORTH ST, Portree, Scotland
The price is 5.279.128 ₫ per night from 29 Jun to 30 Jun
5.279.128 ₫
6.334.954 ₫ total
29 Jun - 30 Jun
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (782 reviews)
"Great location, portree is very small but the parking area is close to the hotel. It is also very close to the colorful view of the coast buildings. It wasn't a problem for us but keep in mind that there is no lift. Beds where comfortable, staff was very friendly. Clean bathroom, with good pressure ..."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

Tongadale 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! (67 reviews)
"The cabin we stayed in was lovely with spectacular views. It was cozy and had everything you could think of. Close to restaurants and food shopping and a great jumping off point for touring the Isle of Skye. Great place !"

Reviewed on 16 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! (106 reviews)
"Loved staying in the wonderfully appointed cabin, it had everything you could need for basic meal cooking. The shower as terrific, as was the bed. The cabin was very clean. This was one of our favorite places to stay on our 2+ week long Scotland trip. The views from the cabin were especially nice ..."

Reviewed on 5 Jun 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
4 out of 5
Armadale, Sleat, Sleat, Scotland
Stay at this property in Sleat. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Armadale Ferry Terminal and Museum of the Isles are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)
"Beautiful view and beautiful property."

Reviewed on 28 May 2025

Armadale Castle Cabins
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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