Portree is the ideal base for exploring the Isle of Skye as it is centrally situated with roads to all corners of the island.  In addition there are many attractions in Portree itself, and the village has all facilities including banks, shops, restaurants and pubs.

Boat Trips around Portree and to the Island of Raasay aboard the LADY-B

Why not take a leisurely boat trip during your stay in Portree. As we also operate the boat it is easy for you to arrange your trip while you are staying with us.

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Portree

One of the major attractions in Portree is the Aros Heritage Centre, which has an exhibition of island life, culture and history, and also a live Sea Eagle viewing facility with a webcam trained on a nest nearby.  The Centre also has an excellent restaurant and gift shop.  It is just five minutes walk from our house.

For those interested in sampling the music of the island, Portree is the ideal centre with local musicians playing in one or other of the hotels on many nights, and in addition the award-winning Skye Scene Highland Ceilidh which is on several nights a week during the summer months.

There are boat trips from Portree Harbour from which the scenic splendour of the island can be appreciated and a variety of wildlife can be seen.

There are many excellent walks in the Portree area, some starting very close to our house.

Further afield

The most dramatic scenery in Skye is a short distance away in the Trotternish hills, whose most famous feature, the Old Man of Storr, is well worth a visit.  Continuing the journey north one can see the Lealt Waterfall, the Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, Duntulm Castle, the Skye Museum of Island Life and the Flora MacDonald Monument, before completing the circular route back to Portree via Uig.

From Uig a day trip to the Western Isles is available aboard the MV Hebridean Isles together with a coach tour around North Uist and South Harris.

Other attractions are too numerous to mention but you can find out about them by following the links below.  The whole island is renowned for its spectacular scenery, outstanding examples of which are the Cuillins, Neist Point, the Coral Beaches and the Clan Donald Centre and Gardens at Armadale.  A boat trip from Elgol into Loch Coruisk is an unforgettable experience.

Other Places to stay

If visiting Inverness we can recommend staying at Lyndon Guest house

Other links

An Tuireann - Arts Centre and Restaurant, Portree
Cuillin Guides  - Mountain guiding in Britain's most spectacular mountain range
Talisker Distillery - Guided tours of the home of Skye whisky
Whitewave Activities - Kayaking, Windsurfing, Guided walks, Archery and an excellent cafe about 4 miles north of Uig
Isle of Skye - Tour of the island in words and pictures
Portree Weather Forecast - Frequently updated
Portree Riding Centre - Pony-trekking in the local countryside
Isle of Skye Golf Club - At Sconser, 11 miles from Portree
Isle of Skye Accordion and Fiddle Club - Live traditional scottish music at regular venues, with a festival in May each year.
Skye Riding Centre - Horse riding, pony trekking and riding lessons for adults and children of all ages and abilities