Things to do
Old Man of Storr
The Old Man of Storr is a basalt pinnacle around 50 metres high on Skye's Trotternish peninsula, about 7 miles north of Portree.
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The Isle of Skye
The largest island of the Inner Hebrides, joined to the mainland by a bridge: rock pinnacles, sea cliffs, the Cuillin mountains and Portree's coloured harbour. Wild, weather-beaten and unforgettable.
Best time to visit
May, June and September for long days with fewer crowds and midges.
Getting there
Drive over the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh, or take the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale. Inverness is about 2h 30m by road.
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Highlights of the Isle of Skye
Things to do
The Quiraing
The Quiraing is a huge landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of Skye's Trotternish ridge.
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Fairy Pools
The Fairy Pools are a chain of clear pools and waterfalls on the Allt Coir' a' Mhadaidh in Glenbrittle, below the Black Cuillin.
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Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle, on the shore of Loch Dunvegan in north-west Skye, has been the ancestral home of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod for some 800 years.
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Experiences (4)
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Best neighbourhoods
Portree
The island's main town, with shops, restaurants and a harbour of painted houses.
Trotternish
The northern peninsula of the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing.
Sleat
Gentler, greener south, where the Mallaig ferry lands.
Waternish & Dunvegan
Castle, coral beaches and quiet single-track roads in the north west.
A suggested day
- MorningCafé CùilCafe in Isle of Skye. Details, hours and rating from Google Maps.
- AfternoonEdinbane LodgeGourmet British bistro fare in an elevated dining room with cosy interior details & a fireplace.
- EveningLoch Bay RestaurantUnpretentious spot for local seafood such as hand-dived scallops, run by a husband-and-wife team.
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See all destinationsFrequently asked questions
- How many days do you need on Skye?
- Three days is a good minimum to see Trotternish, the Fairy Pools and Dunvegan without rushing on slow single-track roads.
- Do you need to book accommodation on Skye in advance?
- Yes. Beds are limited and summer fills months ahead — arriving without a booking from May to September is a real risk.