Here is a list of 12 of the most beautiful spots on the island that may tempt you- it was difficult to narrow them down!
- Eilean Donan Castle.
- Kilt Rock.
- Sligachan Bridge.
- The Skye Bridge.
- Trumpan Church.
- Stein Village.
- The Fairy Pools.
- The Old Man of Storr.
Where is best as a base for Skye?
Portree
Most people stay in Portree, the largest town on the Isle of Skye. This town contains the highest concentration of B&B’s, hotels, and restaurants. Portree makes an excellent home base for the Isle of Skye.
What is the main area of Skye?
Portree
Portree. The central part of north Skye centres around Portree, the main hub of the island.
Where can I base myself in Isle of Skye?
Portree
Portree. This is the “capital” of the Isle of Skye and is often a popular place to base yourself as you can easily access other parts of the island from here. Especially for guided day trips if you haven’t opted to rent a car for the duration of your stay (which we absolutely recommend you do!)
Is Portree worth visiting?
It has many popular attractions, including The Lump, Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Loch Portree, making it well worth a visit. Portree is a city in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom. It has many popular attractions, including The Lump, Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre, Loch Portree, making it well worth a visit.
What is the best month to visit the Isle of Skye?
Best Time to Visit the Isle of Skye
The weather is the best between May and September. However, the summer months, in particular July and August, are peak season.
How long does it take to drive around Isle of Skye?
You can drive around the Isle of Skye in half a day without stopping. But because there’s so much to see, I recommend spending at least 2 full days. Plus you should schedule an additional half day to drive up from Fort William, and another half day to get back.
What’s the biggest town on Skye?
Portree
Portree (/pɔːrˈtriː/; Scottish Gaelic: Port Rìgh, pronounced [pʰɔrˠʃt̪ˈɾiː]) is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
Are there any sandy beaches on Skye?
The Isle of Skye is rather known for cliffs and mountains. But at Loch Dunvegan lies a very special sandy beach, which can only be reached by walking: it is the Coral Beaches at Claigan. The Isle of Skye has around 500 kilometres of coastline to offer.
Is Isle of Skye too touristy?
It is a popular tourist destination and it is no secret that the Isle of Skye can get very busy, especially during the summer months when large numbers of tourists visit the island.
Was Star Wars filmed on Isle of Skye?
The Isle of Skye is an island in Scotland. The region has been the location of film shots in movies such as Flash Gordon, Stardust, and Ridley Scott’s Prometheus. According to The Sun in the United Kingdom, Star Wars Episode VII might be filming in the Isle of Skye.
Is it easy to walk to the fairy pools on Skye?
Most people will spend some time working their way up the river from the first waterfall exploring the different pools. We have classed this walk as ‘Short’ in length and ‘Medium’ for difficulty, check the rating guide for details.
Do you need a car on Skye?
You can easily travel to the Isle of Skye without a car.
People without a car can take a bus and a ferry to reach Skye. We took the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig and the ferry from Mallaig to Skye.
Is Dunvegan worth visiting?
Any visit to the Isle of Skye is incomplete without savouring the wealth of history offered by Dunvegan Castle & Gardens, the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland and ancestral home of the Chiefs of clan MacLeod for 800 years. Dunvegan Castle’s five acres of formal gardens began life in the 18th century.
How hard is the Storr walk?
It covers a distance of 3.8km, with the average time to complete the walk being 1 hour 15 minutes (with no stops). We have classed this walk as ‘Medium’ in length and ‘Medium’ for difficulty, check the rating guide for details.
Can you see the Northern Lights from the Isle of Skye?
Isle of Skye
Skye is home to no less than nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites making it one of the best places in Scotland for stargazing, as well as hunting for the northern lights.
Which is nicer Mull or Skye?
So Skye has some quite spectacular and unusual landscapes to offer. Mull, on the other hand, has a softer, less forbidding landscape. The east coast of Mull has areas of pleasant woodlands and sheltered inlets. The west coast is more rugged with cliffs and moorland.
What time of year can you see the Northern Lights from Skye?
You cannot see auroras on Skye in June and July because it is too light at night. The best times of year are October through to March. The best months for aurora are around the equinoxes: March, September and October.
Is it always windy on the Isle of Skye?
The windier part of the year lasts for 6.0 months, from October 1 to March 31, with average wind speeds of more than 15.9 miles per hour. The windiest month of the year in Island of Skye is January, with an average hourly wind speed of 20.0 miles per hour.
Why is Isle of Skye so popular?
The Isle of Skye is known for its rugged landscapes, medieval castles, picturesque fishing villages, it’s history and the outstanding scenery. Skye is connected to Scotland’s northwest coast by both the Skye Bridge and the Malaig – Armadale ferry and is the largest island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.
Can you swim in the Fairy Pools Isle of Skye Scotland?
Can I Go Wild Swimming in the Fairy Pools on Skye? Yes, absolutely! One of Scotland’s most famous wild swimming destinations, the Fairy Pools are a perfect spot for having a plunge.