- Glasgow University. We've included Glasgow as our first “stop”, as Scotland's most populous city isn't one to miss! ...
- Canoeing on Loch Lomond. ...
- Inveraray Castle. ...
- Rannoch Moor. ...
- Take the Harry Potter train from Fort William. ...
- Climbing Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. ...
- Eilean Donan Castle at Kyle of Lochalsh.
Skye is a large island, and there is loads to see. I think you need 2 days minimum to see the major sights on Skye. To explore the island at a slow pace, it would be easy to spend a whole week hiking around the pretty landscapes and visiting the historic ruins and viewpoints.
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A minimum of two days is ideal. On a map, the Isle of Skye may look small, but there is a lot to do here. Even if you only have a day to spare, you still have enough time to see the best of the island.
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We talked to people who lived their whole lives in Scotland and still have not seen Loch Ness. What does that tell you? If you believe in Nessie, then yes, a visit here is absolutely worth it. If you are not a believer, then maybe your time is better spent in other areas of Scotland.
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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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May is a lovely time to visit the Isle of Skye, as the weather is warm and pleasant. The average temperatures range from 52 to 62 degrees Fahrenheit (11 to 17 degrees Celsius), and the days are long and sunny. June is the start of summer on the Isle of Skye, and the weather is warm and pleasant.
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For those on the tightest budget, it's possible to visit the Isle of Skye for as little as £10-15 ($13-$20) a day, depending on what food you pack ahead, how much you hitchhike around the island, and a provident use of the hostels during the day.
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The Isle of Skye offers some of Scotland's most spectacular scenery. The soaring peaks of the Cuillin Hills, the dramatic geology of the Old Man of Storr and The Quiraing , an extraordinary assembly of pinnacles, rock towers and secret places.
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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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Living and walking a lot on Skye we find that tales of midges do tend to get a bit exaggerated. As long as there is a breeze the midges will not bother you too much so best advice is to head up a hill. They are worst in damp, humid weather and they tend to hang around water and heather.
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The Isle of Skye is connected to the mainland by a road bridge. Connecting the mainland village of Kyle of Lochalsh to the village of Kyleakin on Skye. Since December 2004 the bridge has been free to cross for all, but it was not always this way.
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Often called 'the gateway to the Highlands', Inverness is the nearest city to Skye and probably the easiest answer to how to get to Skye. It has a teeny tiny international airport, with 1hr connections from London Gatwick, London Luton and Bristol with easyJet.
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