Things to Do in Isle of Skye

Skye's attractions range from dramatic landscapes to small museums that explain how the island once worked, and most visitors mix the two. Portree makes a natural base, with its own treasure hunt trail for families, while the wilder sights sit further out towards the coast and glens.

The Coral Beach and Faerie Glen show a gentler side of the island, easily combined with a walk, whereas Armadale Castle & Grounds and the Skye Museum of Island Life give a sense of Highland and clan history. For getting out onto the water, Misty Isle Boat Trips and Seaprobe Atlantis offer different ways to see the coastline and sea life, and Eilean Donan Castle, just over towards Kyle of Lochalsh, is worth building a day around given the drive involved.