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Isle of Skye which includes tranquil scenes, mountains and a beach

Isle of Skye featuring a lighthouse, mountains and rocky coastline

Isle of Skye which includes a beach, a pebble beach and tranquil scenes

Isle of Skye showing mountains and tranquil scenes

Isle of Skye which includes a beach as well as a small group of people

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Portree Harbour

Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.

Fairy Pools

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Talisker Distillery

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Dunvegan Castle

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Old Man of Storr

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

Isle of Skye featuring a lighthouse and rugged coastline

Neist Point Lighthouse

Find out about the history of Isle of Skye when you spend time at Neist Point Lighthouse. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Quiraing

Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

Kilt Rock

Watch water plummeting down the sheer rock edge into the ocean below at these dramatic sea cliffs.

Duntulm Castle

After visiting Duntulm Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duntulm. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Areas of Isle of Skye

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

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

Colbost

If you're spending some time in Colbost, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Duirinish are top sights worth seeing.

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

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.

One of the main building stones of Scottish #culture is whisky. Whisky isn't just a drink, but it's also a tradition, social move and display of character. "Tell me what whisky you likeamd I tell you what kind of person you are". Here is a view of the new whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye, called Torabhaig.

Teangue

Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.

Red Skye restaurant in Broadford offers great quality, fresh, local produce in a cosy restaurant just off the main road heading into Broadford from the Skye Bridge. Well worth a visit. An added bonus is the staff are so friendly and helpful!

Breakish

Though Breakish might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge.

Duisdalemore

Visitors to Duisdalemore enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Gallery An Talla Dearg is worth a stop.

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