Where to go on Skye!
Sightseeing
A beautiful stop at the base of the Black Cuillin. There are good paths through the glens and up the surrounding hills and mountains.
The hotel restaurant and the bar next door are also great stops for food and drink.
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Sligachan
A beautiful stop at the base of the Black Cuillin. There are good paths through the glens and up the surrounding hills and mountains.
The hotel restaurant and the bar next door are also great stops for food and drink.
Fairy Pools
A short walk along a well-established track brings you to this dramatic black sandy beach. It’s also a great spot to watch the sun go down.
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Talisker Bay Beach
A short walk along a well-established track brings you to this dramatic black sandy beach. It’s also a great spot to watch the sun go down.
Talisker Distilleerderij
This great lifestyle store in Portree has an fab selection of modern local and Scottish art, jewellery, home wares and books. They also have a smaller shop in Portree with more jewellery and accessories.
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4 Wentworth StThis great lifestyle store in Portree has an fab selection of modern local and Scottish art, jewellery, home wares and books. They also have a smaller shop in Portree with more jewellery and accessories.
A great little shop for gifts or something to take home with you. The soaps in the bathroom are from here and use locally foraged ingredients like heather and seaweed.
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The Isle of Skye Soap Company
Somerled SquareA great little shop for gifts or something to take home with you. The soaps in the bathroom are from here and use locally foraged ingredients like heather and seaweed.
There are two ways to reach this secluded loch, which has some of our favourite views and walks.
Option one- travel by boat from Elgol.
Option two - walk from sligachan
Either way makes for a spectacular adventure. From the cottage I’d usually recommend booking a boat with Misty Isles, or Bella Jane.
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Loch Coruisk
There are two ways to reach this secluded loch, which has some of our favourite views and walks.
Option one- travel by boat from Elgol.
Option two - walk from sligachan
Either way makes for a spectacular adventure. From the cottage I’d usually recommend booking a boat with Misty Isles, or Bella Jane.
A fantastic walk along the side of the dramatic cliffs and rock formations of the Trotternish Ridge. You can easily hop out for the car and stroll 10 minutes to enjoy the amazing views, or continue to walk the full loop which takes around 2 hours from the car park.
The Quiraing Car Park
SartleA fantastic walk along the side of the dramatic cliffs and rock formations of the Trotternish Ridge. You can easily hop out for the car and stroll 10 minutes to enjoy the amazing views, or continue to walk the full loop which takes around 2 hours from the car park.
Lovely 45 minute walk down to the coral beach, which almost looks tropical (although the weather rarely matches it, so wrap up warm!)
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Coral Beach
Lovely 45 minute walk down to the coral beach, which almost looks tropical (although the weather rarely matches it, so wrap up warm!)
Food scene
A great local spot for a hot drink, a slice of cake, or an ice cream! The Noost is a takeaway service with outdoor seating, so perfect in a nice day or if you’re catching the ferry to Raasay.
The Noost
A great local spot for a hot drink, a slice of cake, or an ice cream! The Noost is a takeaway service with outdoor seating, so perfect in a nice day or if you’re catching the ferry to Raasay.
Caora Dhubh Coffee Company
This laid-back farm shop and takeaway has some of the best and freshest seafood around! Treat yourself to oysters or lobster and chips.
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The Oyster Shed
This laid-back farm shop and takeaway has some of the best and freshest seafood around! Treat yourself to oysters or lobster and chips.
Currently offering a great brunch service at the weekend with Cafe Cuil. If you want the best local and seasonal produce then definitely book a table!
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Sligachan Hotel
Currently offering a great brunch service at the weekend with Cafe Cuil. If you want the best local and seasonal produce then definitely book a table!
A great spot for coffee, cake and a quick lunch. They stock the best bread and baked goods on the island including amazing sourdough bread that they use for their sandwiches.
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Birch Cafe
Bayfield RoadA great spot for coffee, cake and a quick lunch. They stock the best bread and baked goods on the island including amazing sourdough bread that they use for their sandwiches.
If you want a special meal on Skye then this is our top pick! It’s casual fine dining has won a host of awards in recent years and it’s a great experience from start to finish.
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Edinbane Lodge
If you want a special meal on Skye then this is our top pick! It’s casual fine dining has won a host of awards in recent years and it’s a great experience from start to finish.
A great place to stop off for lunch, particularly if you’re visiting the castle. They also have a deli attached if you fancy picking up some special ingredients for dinner.
It gets busy so book in advance, or there’s likely to be a wait.
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The Dunvegan
Main StreetA great place to stop off for lunch, particularly if you’re visiting the castle. They also have a deli attached if you fancy picking up some special ingredients for dinner.
It gets busy so book in advance, or there’s likely to be a wait.
A great stop-off for brunch, lunch or a Sunday roast! Casual seating in the second-hand bookstore with great views out to the sea. The savoury muffins and sourdough waffles are especially yum!
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Bog Myrtle Skye
A great stop-off for brunch, lunch or a Sunday roast! Casual seating in the second-hand bookstore with great views out to the sea. The savoury muffins and sourdough waffles are especially yum!
Neighbourhoods
Dunvegan is a small village on the north of the island. You may pass through on the way to Dunvegan Castle, Neist Point, or Coral Beach. The village has everything you need - restaurants, corner shops and a deli, a tiny museum and a petrol station. Bear in mind that its size means it can be very busy through most of the year. Book ahead for restaurants and expect a queue for shops.
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Dunvegan
Dunvegan is a small village on the north of the island. You may pass through on the way to Dunvegan Castle, Neist Point, or Coral Beach. The village has everything you need - restaurants, corner shops and a deli, a tiny museum and a petrol station. Bear in mind that its size means it can be very busy through most of the year. Book ahead for restaurants and expect a queue for shops.
Stadsadvies
Wat je mee moet nemen
Bring shoes with good grip, and ideally waterproof
Walking boots, wellies or sturdy trainers are a must for your trip. Even good paths on the island often drift into bogs, so sturdy footwear will make all the difference!
Wat je mee moet nemen
Pack a good waterproof
The weather changes quickly on Skye, so even if you set out with glorious blue skies, it may catch you off-guard with a quick 10 minute hail storm! Bring a good waterproof jacket and a warm layer to keep with you as you explore.
Vervoersmogelijkheden
Distances can be deceptive when driving
Many of the roads on Skye twist and wind, or are single track and can take longer than you’d expect. Always allow a bit of extra time for your drive, particularly if you have reservations, or bookings for a fixed time.
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Talisker Distillery
Tours of the distillery book up early, so book on their website before your trip. They sometimes have cancellations on the day and their shop and tasting room is available without booking.
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How to say ‘cheers’ in Gaelic!
‘sláinte mhath’ (slan-ge-var) is the Gaelic way of saying cheers when toasting drinks! It literally means good health.