Scottish Islands

Travel Guide
Isle of Mull showing a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Stromness which includes rugged coastline and tranquil scenes
Isle of Skye featuring rugged coastline, mountains and a lighthouse
Isle of Mull which includes fishing, a coastal town and a bay or harbor
Isle of Skye featuring tranquil scenes, a pond and a river or creek

Where to stay in Scottish Islands

Red Skye restaurant in Broadford offers great quality, fresh, local produce in a cosy restaurant just off the main road heading into Broadford from the Skye Bridge. Well worth a visit. An added bonus is the staff are so friendly and helpful!

Broadford

Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Broadford
We had just got off the Ferry from Mallaig to Armadale, Isle of Skye and stopped to feed the baby in this delightful cove. The weather was unusually amazing for Scotland so we risked dipping our toes in the sea!

Ardvasar

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Ardvasar. You might want to make time for a stop at Armadale Ferry Terminal or Museum of the Isles.

Ardvasar
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost
On the way back from Neist Point Lighthouse which had like 50 ft visibility, so no photo, found this discovery

Colbost

If you're spending some time in Colbost, Skye Silver Gift Shop and Duirinish are top sights worth seeing.

Colbost
Uiginish, Skye. Beyond the small island is the island of Gairbh Eilein, and beyond that the peninsula of Uiginish (main subject of the picture). In the distance are the Macleod's Tables. The plateau summit of the nearer, Healabhal Mhor (469m) is in square NG2244, and of the more distant (and higher), Healabhal Bheag
Photo by S Parish (CC BY-SA)

Skinidin

While there might not be top attractions in Skinidin, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.

Skinidin
One of the main building stones of Scottish #culture is whisky. Whisky isn't just a drink, but it's also a tradition, social move and display of character. "Tell me what whisky you likeamd I tell you what kind of person you are". Here is a view of the new whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye, called Torabhaig.

Teangue

Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.

Teangue
Uig Hotel
Uig Hotel
3 out of 5
Uig, Portree, Scotland
The price is AED 399 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
AED 399
AED 479 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Nov - 27 Nov
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
"Just an amazing place to stay, and excellent location"

Reviewed on 23 November 2024

Uig Hotel
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Cuillin Hills Hotel
4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road, Portree, Scotland
The price is AED 510 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
AED 510
AED 605 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (486 reviews)
"This hotel was incredible. The staff were amazing. We sat at the bar and talked with the bar tender and he was awesome and so helpful. Beautiful lounge space and lots of amenities."

Reviewed on 21 November 2024

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
4 out of 5
Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland
The price is AED 532 per night from Dec 2 to Dec 3
AED 532
AED 628 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Dec - 3 Dec
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (140 reviews)
A beautiful cabin on a hill..
"We had a wonderful stay for a couple of nights at Bracken Hide. Everyone we met were super friendly and nice. We liked our cabin, nice view and cosy. We paid for the breakfast and it was great. They had a set menu to choose from. There were a lot of choices. We ordered the Scottish breakfast the ..."

Reviewed on 17 November 2024

Bracken Hide Hotel
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Dunvegan Camping Pods
Dunvegan Camping Pods
2 out of 5
Kilmuir, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Stay at this campground in Isle of Skye. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"John is a really nice guy to chat with and the place is a cozy and easy way to visit Skye."

Reviewed on 1 October 2024

Dunvegan Camping Pods
Bayview, Quay Street, Portree
Bayview, Quay Street, Portree
Highland Council
Stay at this apartment in Portree. Popular attractions Portree Harbour and Aros Experience are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Does it get any better??
"Wow! Located right on the peer overlooking the bay in Portree. This VRBO property is top notch. It was easy to access, directions all provided via email ahead of time. We had a LOVELY stay. Highly recommend. I’d definitely stay at one of these properties again in Scotland. We had luxury and absolutely ..."

Reviewed on 20 November 2024

Bayview, Quay Street, Portree
Tides, Uig, Isle of Skye
Tides, Uig, Isle of Skye
Uig
Stay at this vacation home in Portree. Enjoy a beach locale, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Uig Pottery and The Fairy Glen are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (20 reviews)
Great House Gorgeous Views
"This house is fantastic. Our favorite property in our month long UK adventure. The house was very clean, beautifully furnished and well equipped. All the appliances worked and the kitchen was spacious and modern. The location in Uig was perfect. Close to the major sights we wanted to see. Skye roads ..."

Reviewed on 9 August 2024

Tides, Uig, Isle of Skye
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Popular places to visit

Portree Harbour showing boating and a bay or harbor

Portree Harbour

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Portree with a trip to Portree Harbour. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Portree Harbour
Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

5/5(11 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Fairy Pools
Talisker Distillery which includes street scenes, heritage elements and mountains

Talisker Distillery

4/5(23 reviews)

You can take time to visit Talisker Distillery during your travels to Carbost. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Talisker Distillery
Dunvegan Castle which includes a castle, a festival and tranquil scenes

Dunvegan Castle

4.5/5(39 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Dunvegan with a stop at Dunvegan Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Dunvegan Castle
Old Man of Storr which includes tranquil scenes, a monument and a lake or waterhole

Old Man of Storr

4.5/5(75 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Old Man of Storr, a lovely green space in Portree. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Old Man of Storr
Isle of Skye showing rocky coastline and a lighthouse

Neist Point Lighthouse

5/5(13 reviews)

Find out about the history of Isle of Skye when you spend time at Neist Point Lighthouse. Savor the top-notch restaurants and lively bars while in town.

Neist Point Lighthouse