Things to do in Isle of Skye

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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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1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

6. Kilt Rock

Kilt Rock is a visual delight, even by the Isle of Skye’s high standards. Bring along your camera to the roadside viewpoint and try to capture the aesthetic beauty of the wind and water-beaten cliffside. The patterns and colors of the basalt columns bear resemblance to Scottish tartan pleats, a fact referenced in the cliff’s unusual name.
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Kilt Rock which includes rugged coastline and views as well as a family

What to do in Isle of Skye

Popular places to visit

Talisker Distillery featuring mountains, street scenes and heritage elements

Talisker Distillery

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

Talisker Distillery
Portree Harbour featuring a bay or harbor and boating

Portree Harbour

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

Portree Harbour
Old Man of Storr featuring a monument, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

Old Man of Storr

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

Old Man of Storr
Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

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

Fairy Pools
Dunvegan Castle which includes tranquil scenes, chateau or palace and heritage architecture

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.

Dunvegan Castle
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
Quiraing showing tranquil scenes and mountains

Quiraing

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

Quiraing
Kilt Rock which includes rugged coastline and views as well as a family

Kilt Rock

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

Kilt Rock
Duntulm Castle

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.

Duntulm Castle

Areas of Isle of Skye

Portree which includes rugged coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

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

Carbost
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.

Teangue
Ice on the shore A delicate crust of ice has formed over the rocks and seaweed on the tidal shore of Loch Greshornish.
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Edinbane

You might want to take some time to explore the restaurants and waterfront views in Edinbane, and Skeabost Golf Course is a top sight to see in the surrounding area.

Edinbane
Phare d'Isleornsay

Duisdalemore

Duisdalemore is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gallery An Talla Dearg and Torabhaig Distillery if you have time to explore the area.

Duisdalemore
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.

Breakish
Portree Harbour showing a coastal town and a bay or harbor

Portree

Photo by WanderingFunk009

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Photo "Dunan" by Bob Jones (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Bob Jones (CC BY-SA)

Dunan

Photo "Caroy" by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Caroy

Photo by Sabrina Ghedin

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