Isle of Skye Local Expert: Find Things To Do in Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye featuring a pebble beach, tranquil scenes and mountains

Isle of Skye which includes a lighthouse, mountains and rugged coastline

Isle of Skye featuring a pebble beach, tranquil scenes and a sandy beach

Isle of Skye showing mountains and tranquil scenes

Isle of Skye showing a beach as well as a small group of people

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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 boating and a bay or harbour

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 which includes heritage elements, street scenes and mountains

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 château or palace, heritage architecture and tranquil scenes

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 which includes a monument, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole

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 which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

What to do in Isle of Skye

Popular places to visit

Portree Harbour

4/5(64 reviews)

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

Fairy Pools

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

Talisker Distillery

4/5(23 reviews)

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

Dunvegan Castle

4.5/5(20 reviews)

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

4.5/5(54 reviews)

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

Isle of Skye which includes a lighthouse and rugged coastline

Neist Point Lighthouse

4.5/5(10 reviews)

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

Quiraing

4.5/5(19 reviews)

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

Kilt Rock

4/5(16 reviews)

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

Duntulm Castle

3/5(5 reviews)

After visiting Duntulm Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duntulm. While you're here, you can savour 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.

Colbost

While visiting Colbost, you might make a stop by sights like Skye Silver Gift Shop and Duirinish.

Skinidin

Though Skinidin may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.