The largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides is dominated by the Cuillin Hills. The soft white sandy beaches of Skye contrast with the beautiful craggy Cuillin Ridge and the Five Sisters of Kintail. Portree, the largest settlement on Skye, is known for its picturesque harbour and is often the first stop for new visitors. Once accessible only by ferry, the opening of the Skye Bridge in 1995 allowed road traffic to continue its journey to the island along the A87, from the Kyle of Lochalsh on the Scottish mainland through to the west coast of Skye.
Things to do in the Isle of Skye
Skye has much to offer both the walker and the naturalist, with beautiful hills and lochs, inlets and coastline, populated by corncrakes, puffins and sea eagles, as well as abundant species of fish. A diverse range of boat trips enable visitors to discover the wildlife, heritage and outdoor activities available on the island: go whale-watching or dolphin-spotting, observe the colonies of seabirds, seals or sea eagles, or learn more about the rich cultural history of the island with sunset stories afloat. Climbing, cycling, sailing, diving and kayaking are just some of the more physical options available to the more adventurous visitor.
There is also a strong folk music tradition on Skye. Gaelic folk heroes Runrig started off here and members of the group still retain links with the island. Impromptu gigs and amateur music sessions are a particular attraction for enthusiasts of all musical persuasions.
Top Destinations
Carbost – Just beyond this small crafting settlement, on the shores of Loch Harport, the Talisker Distillery produces a fine single malt whisky, and is open to the public for its highly popular tasting tours.
Armadale – Less than a mile from the Mallaig ferry and the site of the ruined Armadale Castle, the lush gardens are open to the public, and are adjacent to the Museum of the Isles.
Dunvegan – The historic Dunvegan Castle offers the visitor both stunning interiors and glorious outdoor surroundings; the Castle is perched high above the shores of Loch Dunvegan, whilst inland lie carefully landscaped gardens and beautiful woodland.
Portree – The largest town on the island is surrounded by cliffs, and hosts a pier designed by the civil engineer Thomas Telford. At the Aros Centre on the outskirts of town a unique RSPB exhibition focuses on majestic sea eagles; the Centre also houses an excellent bookshop, art and gift shop, and restaurant, as well as meeting all your essential regional requirements for kilt hiring!
Kilmuir – Since 1965 the Museum of Island Life has worked to ensure that a township of traditional thatched cottages is preserved, to show visitors the different types of dwellings which were once typical on Skye.
Sligachan – The Cuillin microbrewery opened its doors in 2004 and currently produces four specialist ales using water drawn from the local river; the beverages are usually available to sample in the bars of the local Hotel.
Broadford – The Skye Serpentarium houses a collection of rescued reptiles and amphibians. There are currently over 50 animals on display, including White’s tree frogs and large green iguanas.
Ellishadder – The Staffin Museum contains a varied collection of local geological and dinosaur fossil specimens, together with other fascinating prehistoric artefacts.
No 2 Keepers Cottage, Skeabost Bridge, by Portree, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire
A traditional, stylish Highland cottage for 2
Just for couples or the single traveller, No2 Keepers Cottage is a delightful cottage which will accentuate a wonderful island holiday.
We are situated centrally in North ...
Lochview, Glendale, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Situated in a spectacular location ideal for a quiet getaway. This most attractively renovated detached crofthouse makes a fine base from which to explore the magic of the Island of Skye. Furnished and fitted to a high ...
Heron's Rest, Feriniquarrie, near Glendale, Isle of Skye, Portree
Five minutes’ walk from the seashore, this cosy, detached holiday cottage enjoys panoramic views of Macleod’s Tables to the east and the sea Loch Pooltiel to the west. A super area for mountain biking, climbing, ...
The Croft House, Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
With outstanding views over the waters of Loch Pooltiel towards Dunvegan Head and the Outer Isles, this detached former croft house has been lovingly restored to provide a high standard of holiday accommodation. With ...
Epona Cottage, Waternish, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Enjoying sea views across open countryside towards the waters of Loch Snizort and the Ascrib Islands, this traditional former croft house makes the ideal base for a holiday visiting this lovely island and the scenic west ...
Solas, Scullamus, near Broadford, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Sólas is a two-storey apartment which adjoins the owner’s detached house and is located in the crofting township of Scullamus, where you will find facilities including restaurants, a pub, supermarket, chemist and post ...
Bayview House, Fiscavaig, Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Highland
Bayview was built in the mid 1920s as a traditional croft house. It has been refurbished in late 2009 and many of the original features of the house have been retained and has the added comfort of modern conveniences.All ...
Taigh Chirsty, Portnalong, near Carbost, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Taigh Chirsty is a traditional crofters cottage, sympathetically renovated keeping many of the original features, offering home from home comforts and in an enviable location overlooking Loch Harport. Situated within the ...
Wee Gem Cottage, Back, near Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, All Outer Hebrides
The Wee Gem Cottage is a most charming and unique detached cottage with an inkpot style architecture and perfect for two guests. It’s bijou and stylish making it a very cosy, comfortable holiday home. Situated in the ...
Enjoy the life of a lighthouse keeper, but with all the modern amenities. Set on 1 acre of land, enjoy spectacular sea views and watch the lighthouses nearby flash in the night, including Cantick Head which is still ...
Beautiful cottage near the beach that can accommodate 6 people( using sofabed). Only 5 miles from main town with all facilities including supermarket, excellent restaurants and swimming-pool.Ideal
location for seeing ...
South Bay Cottage, Saasaig, Teangue, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
In a superb position towards the southern end of Skye, this completely modernised 150-year-old cottage stands on the sea shore overlooking the Sound of Sleat, at a point highlighted as an outstanding viewpoint by Ordnance ...
The Lodge is an architect-designed, environmentally-friendly, detached holiday property with three en-suite bedrooms. It has an all-wood interior and exterior, making it very warm and comfortable. It even boasts its own ...
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3 Breckery, Staffin, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
This cosy croft house boasts spectacular hillside views over the Sound of Raasay towards the Island of Rona and the mountains of Torridon. Dating from the 1870s, it offers year round holiday accommodation and is ...
Ach Na Mara, Fiskavaig, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Superb views, summerhouse and sauna (only 110m to beach)Try something different! Experience crofthouse living with modern comforts, a summerhouse and sauna. A cosy detached cottage with an open fire, near to the beach. It ...
Annies Cottage is a delightful, refurbished cottage offering lots of charm and character with wooden floors, beamed ceilings and traditional latch doors. The wood burner in the living room creates an inviting and welcoming ...
Bayview House, Fiscavaig, Portnalong, Isle of Skye, Highland
Bayview was built in the mid 1920s as a traditional croft house. It has been refurbished in late 2009 and many of the original features of the house have been retained and has the added comfort of modern conveniences.All ...
Beith, Hungladder, near Uig, Isle of Skye, Portree
Beith is a spacious, well-presented, semi-detached cottage on the north of Skye, with fabulous views over The Minch onto Harris; Lewis and the Shiants Islands. The area is linked to the historic and romantic legend of ...
Borreraig, Boreraig, near Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Portree
In a tranquil elevated position overlooking Loch Dunvegan with the Cuillin Hills as a backdrop, this detached holiday cottage is in a small hamlet on the coast to the north west of the Isle of Skye. It has been converted ...
Clova is set within its own private and secluded garden in a residential area of Portree, with all the facilities within walking distance. Portree is the main town for shopping, with many restaurants, craft shops, boat or ...
Overlooking the entrance to the harbour this cottage style property is one of three in a beautifully restored 19th century listed mill conversion. Offering magnificent views over the sea to the Isle of Raasay, the ...
Eas Mor, Milovaig, Glendale, Isle of Skye, Portree
This bright, comfortable detached holiday property is located in the crofting community of Milovaig, and enjoys panoramic views over Loch Pooltiel and onto the Outer Hebrides. This peaceful and tranquil place offers a ...
Epona Cottage, Waternish, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Enjoying sea views across open countryside towards the waters of Loch Snizort and the Ascrib Islands, this traditional former croft house makes the ideal base for a holiday visiting this lovely island and the scenic west ...
Epona Cottage, Waternish, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Enjoying sea views across open countryside towards the waters of Loch Snizort and the Ascrib Islands, this traditional former croft house makes the ideal base for a holiday visiting this lovely island and the scenic west ...
Open sea viewsSituated in the small crofting community of Feriniquarrie, and enjoying views across the surrounding croftland to the waters of Loch Pooltiel (sea loch), this attractive detached ‘long house’ makes the ...
With wonderful views across the bay to the Cuillin mountains, this traditional crofter’s cottage nestles on the shores of Loch Portree and offers spacious accommodation. Built around 1850, it has been lovingly restored, ...
Franks, Bornesketaig near Uig, Isle of Skye, Portree
Frank’s is a traditional crofters cottage which has been extensively renovated to provide contemporary accommodation to a very good standard. The ground floor is open plan with wooden floors, underfloor heating and a ...
Nestling on the edge of the hillside with beautiful views across the waters of Uig Bay, this lovely cottage is ideally placed for a holiday exploring the wonders of Skye. Parking outside the cottage is made easier via a ...
Heron's Rest, Feriniquarrie, near Glendale, Isle of Skye, Portree
Five minutes’ walk from the seashore, this cosy, detached holiday cottage enjoys panoramic views of Macleod’s Tables to the east and the sea Loch Pooltiel to the west. A super area for mountain biking, climbing, ...
Isle View, Broadford, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
This detached holiday home is in a stunning shore side position, only 50 yards from the sea, and with amazing views across Broadford Bay to the Applecross Hills. Tour the surroundings with Portree, Glenelg, Plockton and ...
Linne Ruidh, Ardvasar, near Sleat, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Superb panoramic viewsDetached bungalow on the beautiful Sleat Peninsula, with superb views to the Ardnamurchan and Knoydart, Loch Nevis and Loch Hourn, 1 mile from Armadale/Mallaig car ferry. Comfortable holiday ...
Lochview, Glendale, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Situated in a spectacular location ideal for a quiet getaway. This most attractively renovated detached crofthouse makes a fine base from which to explore the magic of the Island of Skye. Furnished and fitted to a high ...
Lochview, Glendale, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Portree
Situated in a spectacular location ideal for a quiet getaway. This most attractively renovated detached crofthouse makes a fine base from which to explore the magic of the Island of Skye. Furnished and fitted to a high ...
No 2 Keepers Cottage, Skeabost Bridge, by Portree, Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire
A traditional, stylish Highland cottage for 2
Just for couples or the single traveller, No2 Keepers Cottage is a delightful cottage which will accentuate a wonderful island holiday.
We are situated centrally in North ...
Enjoy the life of a lighthouse keeper, but with all the modern amenities. Set on 1 acre of land, enjoy spectacular sea views and watch the lighthouses nearby flash in the night, including Cantick Head which is still ...
Enjoy the life of a lighthouse keeper, but with all the modern amenities. Set on 1 acre of land, enjoy spectacular sea views and watch the lighthouses nearby flash in the night, including Cantick Head which is still ...
Rallidae is a well-appointed holiday property located in the busy little ferry port of Uig. Just yards from the bay, you can enjoy watching the changing seascape, the local fishermen bringing in their catch and the daily ...
Ridge Cabin is located in the crofting township of Borve, and enjoys views over the open countryside towards Ben Cregalain and Skeabost Valley. The cabin is spacious, bright and well-equipped, making it the most ...
Rosendale is a charming semi-detached property in a quiet residential area of Portree. Deceptively spacious and furnished with quality and style, Rosendale ensures that all comforts are met for an enjoyable stay. The ...
Seabird Cottage, Broadford, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Seabird Cottage enjoys an enviable location just yards from the shores of Broadford Bay and benefits from magnificent views across the water towards the mountains of the west coast mainland as well as overlooking eight ...
Solas, Scullamus, near Broadford, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Sólas is a two-storey apartment which adjoins the owner’s detached house and is located in the crofting township of Scullamus, where you will find facilities including restaurants, a pub, supermarket, chemist and post ...
Solas, Scullamus, near Broadford, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
Sólas is a two-storey apartment which adjoins the owner’s detached house and is located in the crofting township of Scullamus, where you will find facilities including restaurants, a pub, supermarket, chemist and post ...
South Bay Cottage, Saasaig, Teangue, Isle of Skye, Isle of Skye, Sligachan
In a superb position towards the southern end of Skye, this completely modernised 150-year-old cottage stands on the sea shore overlooking the Sound of Sleat, at a point highlighted as an outstanding viewpoint by Ordnance ...
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