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Things to Do in Isle of Skye

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Things to Do in Isle of Skye

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Top Attractions in Isle of Skye

1. The Old Man of Storr

Geologic Formations

Open now

by Felixstowe2016

This is part of the Trotternish ridge the Storr was created by a massive ancient landside, leaving one of the most…

2. Fairy Pools

Bodies of Water • Waterfalls

Open now

There are loads of little streams and waterfalls, the stepping stones in the stream is also a nice touch.

3. Quiraing

Geologic Formations

Breath taking views in all directions, take path from car park along the 2.5 mile track, the landscape is magical lik...

4. Fairy Glen

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Scenic Walking Areas

It is very close to the Uig Hotel and a fantastic place to visit.

5. Kilt Rock

Geologic Formations

Nice quick stop on way to Quiraing, can just quickly get out of car, take the pics of this beauty spot and move on, t...

6. Black Cuillin

Mountains

There’s something magical about these peaks.

7. Claigan Coral Beach

Beaches

by Carolinemacdonald265

A beautiful beach, which could seem like the Caribbean

8. The Oyster Shed

Farms

We had an oyster each (super fresh!) and the lobster in garlic butter, which was absolutely delicious!!

9. Trotternish Ridge

Geologic Formations

Quirang, the Old Man of Storr, several waterfalls are located there.

10. Talisker Distillery

Distilleries

Temporarily closed

by foodexpertornot

Great tour, Rohan or Rowen was extremely helpful and informative as the tour guide.

11. Otter Hide

Lookouts • Scenic Walking Areas

by Margaret151151

... double glazed opening windows, a display about the local wildlife, 180º views across the shoreline and a telescope.

12. Giant Angus Macaskill Museum

Speciality Museums

... story of Scotland's, indeed the United Kingdom's, tallest man, who by all accounts, was a great showman as well a...

13. Brother's Point (Rubha nam Brathairean )

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas

The hike down is so private with lots of sheep and scenic views on the way.

14. Loch Coruisk

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

A boat trip from Elgol to the loch really is a must if you have the time to spare while visiting Skye.

15. Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

Historic Sites • Castles

Open now

The castle is small, but full of interesting artefacts, including various Jacobite memorabilia such as the Fairy Flag...

16. Neist Point

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Geologic Formations

... little trouble to find a good parking spot, but then your reward is a nice walk along the hills to the light house.

17. Lealt Falls

Waterfalls

by Wanderer191255

Fantastic viewing platform and easy parking.

18. RHA Waterfall

Waterfalls

It's only a short easy walk from the road.

19. Sgurr Alasdair

Mountains

20. Dunvegan Two Churches Walk

Scenic Walking Areas

It does not have the most amazing views or anything like that but it is very convenient, well marked, and extremely p...

21. Isle of Skye Brewery

Breweries

Open now

22. Portree Harbour

Bodies of Water

Open now

by new2oregon2015

beautiful views, places to stop and have a drink or fish and chips, watch fishing boats, right on the harbor.

23. Gallery An Talla Dearg

Art Galleries

by kotytheninjacat

We visited here for the second time to see the work of Derek Robertson, a superb wildlife artist and very nice guy :) .

24. Coire Lagan

Bodies of Water

25. Staffin Fossil Museum

Natural History Museums

This is such a great little museum, with an amazing collection of fossils, with a lot of information about finds arou...

26. Portree VisitScotland iCentre

Visitor Centers

Open now

The place was well stocked with a wide range of information, maps, bus timetables etc

27. Dinosaur Footprints at Staffin

Points of Interest & Landmarks

This can only really be enjoyed at low tide (or within 1-2.5 hours of low tide) so go on the web in advance and searc...

28. Loch Dunvegan

Bodies of Water

by YachtSkipper

... of items for outdoors - fully hunting / shooting / fishing / camping etc and a nice place to spend a few minutes ...

29. Caledonian MacBrayne Hebridean & Clyde Ferries

Ferries

We stayed in the area and had a wonderful time before the return journey, try the Mission in Mallaig for your breakfa...

30. Macleod's Maidens Trail

Hiking Trails

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