How long should you spend on Skye?

I recommend you spend at least 2 nights on the Isle of Skye, so you have one full day to fill with one of these itineraries. Day 1 and 4 cover the northern parts of the island, the Trotternish peninsula and north-west Skye towards Dunvegan and Neist Point.



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Skye is the most famous of Scotland's islands, a beautiful place of myth and legend. The spectacular scenery offers countless attractions for climbers, hikers, and recreational walkers.

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It isn't as simple as you might imagine to drive on the single track roads of Skye! I encounter plenty of tourists who think they are being helpful by pulling in to a passing place - but actually they've pulled on to the wrong side of the road.

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From family walks on the spectacular coastline to dramatic scrambles in the Cuillin mountains, the most challenging in Britain, the island provides fantastic walking for everyone. We help you find the best walking routes on Skye, from the classic outings to hidden gems not found in guidebooks.

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While most travelers visit Skye as a harried day trip from Inverness, it's better to spend at least two nights here. Skye's best home base is Portree, with a picturesque harbor area but no real sights.

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The ferry from Mallaig to Skye takes up to 45 minutes and docks at Armadale. If you are travelling with an electric vehicle there are charging points within the local area including the CalMac Ferry Terminal in Uig.

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The Isle of Skye is a foodie paradise, offering a wide range of delicious locally produced ingredients and dishes. From freshly caught seafood, estate venison and island-grown vegetables to whisky, beer and bread Skye offers something for every palate and pocket.

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Portree is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford.

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There are no direct buses or trains to get to Skye from Edinburgh. The best way to get to Skye from Edinburgh is to take a train or a bus to Inverness or Glasgow and then take the bus or train.

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