The Isle of Skye is one in all Scotland’s most stunning islands to go to. From its dramatic shoreline, attractive cities and castles, it’s the proper island to discover when visiting Scotland. Now, there are heaps of one of the best issues to do on the Isle of Skye dotted all throughout the island, too. This makes it an ideal island for a mini highway journey. It’s simply so stunning.
Now, like most guests to the west coast of Scotland, it’s unlikely you’ll be simply visiting the Isle of Skye. It’s seemingly, and I’d undoubtedly advocate taking within the wider Scottish highlands which is simply so stunning.
It’s also possible to comply with the NC500 route that goes north from Inverness, taking within the Highlands, earlier than driving down the west coast of Scotland. It’s so stunning and you’ll simply tag the Isle of Skye onto that journey.
After dwelling in Scotland, and exploring over time, we’ve discovered a good few gems that we love. So, to assist your go to go swimmingly, I’m sharing our prime locations on the Isle of Skye you must go to. Have one of the best time visiting Scotland.
1.) Fairy Glen
Nested on the northern fringes of the Isle of Skye, visiting Fairy Glen is definitely among the finest issues to do on the Isle of Skye as you drive across the island. Not too removed from the small city of Uig, Fairy Glen is a stunning space of Skye that’s excellent for a stroll.
As soon as right here, you’ll want to hike across the ruins of Fortress Ewen and comply with the grassy paths across the Glen space itself. Give your self round 45 minutes to see the whole lot and stroll again slowly to your automotive.
Now, with parking, there’s this small automotive park which holds round thirty vehicles. This makes it fairly tight when visiting in peak season, so be warned.
Oh, and don’t neglect to put on some good sneakers, the paths can get muddy.
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2.) Cuillins Hills
In case you’re fancying an extended hike, you’ll want to cease by the Cuillins for a ramble. Located additional south on the Isle of Skye, it’s the proper place to step away from the driving and actually discover the rugged fantastic thing about Scotland.
Not that you simply’ll simply see a distinction, however the Cuillin Hills are break up into two essential areas; the Black and Crimson Hills. The Black Hills are extra sharp and rugged hills, whereas the Crimson Hills are inclined to have a pinkish geological color to the rock. Both space is beautiful and we’ve liked spending a morning exploring them.
For knowledgeable hikers, with good technical information and security gear, you may also be a part of the Blà Bheinn (Northern Method). It’s a difficult hike that requires security gear and climbing gear too. Although, the views over Bla Bheinn are simply beautiful.
For some simpler walks and hikes, comply with the Loch Coruisk route or the Coire Lagan path. Simply bear in mind, the paths will be uneven and never simply marked.
Now, like I stated, this can be a nice space to hike on the Isle of Skye; however you do want a superb stage of health.
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3.) Portree
Most likely one in all my favorite cities on the Isle of Skye, Portree is a good stopping level in your journey across the Isle of Skye.
Take a bit of stroll across the harbour space and ‘The Lump’ which juts out into the ocean. It’s a stunning little place to cease round lunchtime, too. Pop into Sea Breezes for his or her freshly caught scallops or the Birch Cafe for an important espresso.
Oh yeah, and for an important view of Portree, head to this level which overlooks the harbour.
Additionally, if you happen to’re seeking to go to the Isle of Skye from Inverness, then e-book this epic guided tour with transport. It’s a good way to go to the Isle of Skye for a day journey and also you’ll even get to go to Eilean Donan Fortress (on the mainland), too.
4.) Kilt Rock and Mealt Falls
Perched on the sides of Luch Mealt, Mealt Falls are beautiful to see. Not solely that, it’s very easy to cease within the parking space that’s simply off the primary ‘A855 highway’ that passes the loch.
After parking up, you’ll get to see Kilt Rock Waterfall which falls into the ocean and Mealt Falls which is throughout the loch itself. Each are beautiful and it’s simply among the finest issues to do on the Isle of Skye as you enterprise north of Portree.
Now, a cease will take round 25-35 minutes; supplying you with a pleasant little bit of trip of the automotive.
Additionally, if you happen to’re driving south to Portree (from Mealt Falls), ensure that to cease off at The Brother’s Level. There’s a small automotive park to drag up and hike in direction of Brother’s Level which is a very stunning coastal space.
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5.) Fairy Swimming pools
In case you’re within the southern area of the Isle of Skye, ensure that to pop over to see the Fairy Swimming pools. Not too removed from Loch Brittle, the Fairy Polls are a surprising spot to go to in Summer season when the climate is a bit of hotter.
You see, you’ll be able to cease right here for a dip within the swimming pools and take a while to decelerate in your highway journey.
There’s a Forestry Fee parking space shut by and the Fairy Swimming pools are only a brief ramble away.
One be aware to say, I discover the water to be very chilly. So, be ready for that!
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6.) Stroll the Quiraing
Perched on the Trotternish Ridge, the Quiraing was brought on by an historic geological landslide that created this distinctive and completely stunning panorama round this area of the Isle of Skye.
Now, for me, the hikes to the Quiraing is without doubt one of the finest issues to do on the Isle of Skye because it actually exhibits the pure fantastic thing about this Scottish island.
The Quiraing Circuit takes round 2-3 hours, relying on how typically you cease and is completely beautiful.
For ease, comply with the Quiraing stroll which is one large loop returning you again to the identical start line. This implies it’s an important path to comply with if you happen to’re parked in a single space and don’t need an added journey again to the automotive. Simply bear in mind, the automotive park fills up quick within the Summer season months.
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7.) Go to Coral Seashore
Simply shy of Claigan, Coral Seashore is a beautiful place to go to on the Isle of Skye. I’d go so far as saying it’s one of the crucial stunning seashores on the Isle of Skye.
The seaside itself is fashioned from the outdated skeletons of native coral; which makes the seaside gleaming white. It’s beautiful.
Now, the highway in direction of Coral Seashore is a bit of bumpy, so drive rigorously there. It’s very easy to go to if you happen to’re already within the space to discover close by Dunvegan Fortress. Simply you’ll want to take some snacks and drinks with you. There aren’t any services in any respect on Coral Seashore.
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8.) Talisker Distillery
You gained’t remorse visiting the Talisker Distillery whereas travelling across the Isle of Skye.
Because the oldest working distillery on the Island, it specialises in its world-renowned whiskey. Now, you’ll be able to be a part of a tour of the distillery for a payment (round £20-ish, every). The tour lasts round 45 minutes and also you’ll additionally get just a few little tipples to strive among the distillery’s drinks.
Simply you’ll want to e-book your tour earlier than arriving. Tickets promote out quick.
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9.) Skye Museum of Island Life
Proper on the north of the Isle of Skye, the The Skye Museum of Island Life is a very good spot to go to. Established approach again in 1965, it’s an unimaginable place to discover extra concerning the Isle of Skye and the historical past of individuals dwelling right here.
Though small, it’s a mighty little museum that provides guests a superb perception into the best way life was lived on the finish of the 19th century.
Simply you’ll want to bear in mind the closing occasions. The final entry is round 4:30 pm.
10.) Armadale Fortress
Armadale Fortress is the house of Clan Donald that’s so epic to see. The museum is completely surrounded by stunning gardens and the ruins of the citadel are so unimaginable to walk round. We spent round 90 minutes exploring the grounds and completely liked it.
Better of all, you’ll be able to simply go to Armadale Fortress after arriving (or departing) from the Isle of Skye by way of the (Armadale to Mallaig) ferry. The entire property is effectively value a go to, simply do not forget that it’s solely open in the summertime months.
11.) Dunvegan Fortress
Simply barely north of the village of Dunvegan Fortress, Dunvegan Fortress is totally beautiful to see.
Constructed within the 13th century by the MacLeod Clan, it turned their ancestral residence; with most of the identical foundations and rooms nonetheless standing at this time. Better of all, you’ll be able to head inside among the most iconic rooms and discover the gardens too. We completely liked our go to.
Simply ensure that to provide your self round two hours to go to the property absolutely.
Additionally, don’t neglect to maintain your eyes peeled for the earless seals that frequent the shores by the citadel. They’re cute.
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12.) Neist Level
Most likely one in all my favorite locations on the Isle of Skye is Neist Level. The rugged shoreline is simply breathtaking and unspoilt.
Now, you’ll be able to go to Neist Level at any time of the day nevertheless it’s completely stunning at sundown. We’ve visited just a few completely different occasions and liked every go to. Additionally, the shoreline down in direction of Waterstein Head is simply phenomenal.
For ease if you go to, ensure that to park right here and enterprise on foot alongside the grass paths that line the shoreline right here. It’s stunning.
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13.) Previous Man of Storr
Most likely one of many Isle of Skye’s most iconic pure websites, the Previous Man of Storr is gorgeous to see. This towering granite rock stands proudly overlooking the Isle of Skye and is effectively value strolling round as you enterprise north from Portree.
After parking, right here, take a hike up in direction of the Previous Man of Storr that can take round 60-12o minutes there and again. Now, the hike itself isn’t too arduous however there are some fairly steep uphill inclines which will be difficult.
Simply put on some cozy sneakers and pack some water earlier than following the Storr Path. You’ll be able to’t miss it.
Oh yeah, and for a very spectacular view, hike to this level or this level. It’s attractive to see.
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