Margaret's Guidebook
Sightseeing
At the foot of the Black Cuillins near Glenbrittle are the Fairy Pools, beautifully crystal clear blue pools, these famous pools entice visitors from all over the world.
Fairy Pools
The Quiraing is situated in the North of Skye, it was formed by a massive landslip which has created high cliffs, hidden plateaus & hidden rock, it has lovely views on a clear day & you can do the walk which takes about 2 hours or just stop at the top and enjoy the view.
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Der Quiraing
The Quiraing is situated in the North of Skye, it was formed by a massive landslip which has created high cliffs, hidden plateaus & hidden rock, it has lovely views on a clear day & you can do the walk which takes about 2 hours or just stop at the top and enjoy the view.
On the West side of Trotternish above Uig is the Fairy Glen the road winds round small round topped grassy hills with lochans (pond) in between which gives the Glen an otherworldly feel, we recommend you park in Uig and walk to the Glen as parking is very limited.
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Das Feen-Tal
On the West side of Trotternish above Uig is the Fairy Glen the road winds round small round topped grassy hills with lochans (pond) in between which gives the Glen an otherworldly feel, we recommend you park in Uig and walk to the Glen as parking is very limited.
Dunvegan castle & Gardens is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
Visitors can enjoy tours of the castle & look round the gardens, there is also a cafe and shop to browse in. Check that it is open as it does close in winter months.
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Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan castle & Gardens is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod for 800 years.
Visitors can enjoy tours of the castle & look round the gardens, there is also a cafe and shop to browse in. Check that it is open as it does close in winter months.
The oldest working distillery on Skye in the village of Carbost, you can tour the distillery and have a taste of the Talisker single malt in the new visitor Centre.
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Talisker Destillerie
The oldest working distillery on Skye in the village of Carbost, you can tour the distillery and have a taste of the Talisker single malt in the new visitor Centre.
Meier Point is one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland and can be found on the most westerly tip of Skye near the township of Glendale, from the path you will see stunning views.
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Leuchtturm Neist Point
Meier Point is one of the most famous lighthouses in Scotland and can be found on the most westerly tip of Skye near the township of Glendale, from the path you will see stunning views.
The Old Man of Storr is one of Scotlands most iconic places, it a large pinnacle of rock that’s stands high and can be seen for miles around, it was created by a massive landslide, leaving one of the most photographed landscapes in the world.
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The Storr
The Old Man of Storr is one of Scotlands most iconic places, it a large pinnacle of rock that’s stands high and can be seen for miles around, it was created by a massive landslide, leaving one of the most photographed landscapes in the world.
Talisker Bay Beach
Talisker Bay a lovely place to watch the sun go down.
Coral Beach
Rubha Hunish
SkyeFood scene
Fine dining at its best, with local produce being the highlight! it’s a must for foodies! best to book well in advance.
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Edinbane Lodge
Fine dining at its best, with local produce being the highlight! it’s a must for foodies! best to book well in advance.
The Portree hotel in the middle of the village is easy to find has good pub food and at weekend they usually have local music in the bar.
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The Portree Hotel
Somerled SquareThe Portree hotel in the middle of the village is easy to find has good pub food and at weekend they usually have local music in the bar.
Right in the middle of Portree a seafood restaurant, no bookings taken so best to go early.
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Cuchullin Restaurant
8 Somerled SquareRight in the middle of Portree a seafood restaurant, no bookings taken so best to go early.
Antlers Bar and Grill is right in the heart of the village of Portree serving good pub food, they often have local bands on at weekends.
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Antlers Bar and Grill
Somerled SquareAntlers Bar and Grill is right in the heart of the village of Portree serving good pub food, they often have local bands on at weekends.
Great pizza and cocktails in the restaurant and bar, right in the middle of the square in Portree.
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Caberfeidh Bar and Restaurant
Somerled SquareGreat pizza and cocktails in the restaurant and bar, right in the middle of the square in Portree.
The view restaurant which is part of the Cuillin Hills hotel is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the view over the harbour, good food and service.
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Cuillin Hills Hotel
Scorrybreac RoadThe view restaurant which is part of the Cuillin Hills hotel is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the view over the harbour, good food and service.
Dulse and Brose
13 Bosville TerraceLovely restaurant in the village of Portree.
Great coffee, homemade soup & rolls & cakes, they also have a small cafe upstairs. Takeaway & Sit in.
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Relish
1 Wentworth StGreat coffee, homemade soup & rolls & cakes, they also have a small cafe upstairs. Takeaway & Sit in.
Lovely place to eat and relax, with plenty of parking, & browse round the famous Isle of Skye candles shop.
Gasta Port Righ
Lovely place to eat and relax, with plenty of parking, & browse round the famous Isle of Skye candles shop.
Wonderful food & coffee well worth a visit on your way or from the Fairy Pools & Talisker distillery.
Café Cùil
Wonderful food & coffee well worth a visit on your way or from the Fairy Pools & Talisker distillery.
Frasers at the Bracken Hide Restaurant has just opened April 2023, beautiful views and good food.
Bracken Hide Hotel
Frasers at the Bracken Hide Restaurant has just opened April 2023, beautiful views and good food.
local bakery with lovely filled rolls, cakes and coffees, lovely for a picnic or lunch get there early they sell out fast!
MacKenzie's Bakery
Somerled Squarelocal bakery with lovely filled rolls, cakes and coffees, lovely for a picnic or lunch get there early they sell out fast!