Things to do in Glendale

Activities, attractions and tours

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Photo by Jakub Bors
Photo "Glendale" by Dave Fergusson (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Dave Fergusson (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Glendale" by John Allan (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by John Allan (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Glendale" by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)
Photo "Glendale" by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

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Top places to visit

1. Portree Harbour

Portree Harbour is a sheltered, calm space lined by rows of pastel-colored storefronts and fringed by gentle green hills. Embark on boat trips to nearby islands from the pier and enjoy fresh seafood dishes at one of the family-owned establishments lining the harbor.
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Portree Harbour featuring a bay or harbor and boating

2. Talisker Distillery

Whisky is part of Scottish culture and Talisker is one of the country’s most famous whisky producers. Find out how the popular beverage is crafted here on Skye during a guided tour of the distillery. At the end of the tour, taste the beloved golden elixir and purchase a few exclusive bottles to bring home.
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Talisker Distillery featuring mountains, street scenes and heritage elements

3. Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle is one of the most iconic attractions on the island. Its image can be seen on postcards and promotional materials for Skye. Discover oil paintings and precious heirlooms and take boat trips out on to the loch.
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Dunvegan Castle which includes tranquil scenes, chateau or palace and heritage architecture

4. Old Man of Storr

The Old Man of Storr is a 165-foot (50-meter) tall rock pinnacle set on an elevated position on the Trotternish Peninsula. The rock is a local landmark and on clear days, its protruding form can be seen from miles around. Follow a path up to the foot of the Old Man. From here, admire views that extend out across the sea to the islands of Rona and Raasay and south toward shimmering lochs, Portree and the dark stone peaks of the Black Cuillin range.
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Old Man of Storr featuring a monument, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

5. Quiraing

Lace up your hiking boots for a walking adventure through the strange, otherworldly terrain of the Quiraing. Jagged rocks, craggy cliffs and odd-shaped ridges jut up from the grassy slopes. The elevated parts of the terrain offer spectacular panoramic views that extend over the high cliffs and out to sea.
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Quiraing showing tranquil scenes and mountains

What to do in Glendale

Popular places to visit

Isle of Skye featuring a lighthouse and rugged coastline

Neist Point Lighthouse

Learn about the local history of Glendale with a stop at Neist Point Lighthouse. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Neist Point Lighthouse

Skye Silver Gift Shop

Take the family on an outing to Skye Silver Gift Shop during your trip to Glendale. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Skye Silver Gift Shop

Macleod's Tables

Explore the great outdoors at Macleod's Tables, a lovely green space in Herebost. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Macleod's Tables

Loch Eishort

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Eishort during your travels in Glendale.

Loch Eishort

Areas of Glendale

On the way back from Neist Point Lighthouse which had like 50 ft visibility, so no photo, found this discovery

Milovaig

Milovaig might not have many top sights, but Neist Point Lighthouse and Claigan Coral Beach are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Milovaig
On the way back from Neist Point Lighthouse which had like 50 ft visibility, so no photo, found this discovery

Colbost

While Colbost isn't home to many top sights, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Dunvegan Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Colbost
Uiginish, Skye. Beyond the small island is the island of Gairbh Eilein, and beyond that the peninsula of Uiginish (main subject of the picture). In the distance are the Macleod's Tables. The plateau summit of the nearer, Healabhal Mhor (469m) is in square NG2244, and of the more distant (and higher), Healabhal Bheag
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Skinidin

While there might not be top attractions in Skinidin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.

Skinidin
Ruin in Holmisdale This is one of many similar ruins in the area. At one time the Glendale district was home to more than 3,000 people. When the landlords decided they would prefer to have the land for grazing sheep, the crofters were removed from their homes - often by force - and the cottages left to fall derelict. Today, Glendale is a popular holiday retreat, and has about 300 permanent residents. Beyond the ruin is the glen and cottages in Fasach township. Keywords: Highland clearances
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Holmisdale

While Holmisdale isn't home to many top sights, Neist Point Lighthouse and Dunvegan Castle are some notable places to visit nearby.

Holmisdale