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What to do in Isle of Skye
Popular places to visit
Portree Harbour
Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.
Talisker Distillery
Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.
Fairy Pools
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.
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.
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.
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 savour the top-notch restaurants.
Areas of Isle of Skye
Portree Town
If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.
Carbost
If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.
Teangue
Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.
Duisdalemore
Duisdalemore is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Gallery An Talla Dearg and Camas Croise.
Edinbane
Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.
Breakish
While Breakish isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.