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

Portree which includes rugged coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
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
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

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

Carbost
Ice on the shore A delicate crust of ice has formed over the rocks and seaweed on the tidal shore of Loch Greshornish.
Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Edinbane

You might want to take some time to explore the restaurants and waterfront views in Edinbane, and Skeabost Golf Course is a top sight to see in the surrounding area.

Edinbane
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 Traigh a' Chnuic and Torabhaig Distillery.

Teangue
Phare d'Isleornsay

Duisdalemore

Duisdalemore is well-liked for its restaurants, and you can visit sights like Gallery An Talla Dearg and Torabhaig Distillery if you have time to explore the area.

Duisdalemore
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Cuillin Hills Hotel
4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road, Portree, Scotland
The price is AED 520 per night from Jan 14 to Jan 15
AED 520
AED 624 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan
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! (501 reviews)
"Beautiful property overlooking the harbour, lovely rooms restored with care, excellent dining and bar, very professional staff with a cheeky Scottish edge - would highly recommend for a weekend away."

Reviewed on 10 January 2025

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Sligachan Hotel
Sligachan Hotel
3 out of 5
Sligachan Hotel, Minginish, Scotland
The price is AED 467 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
AED 467
AED 561 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Feb - 12 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Minginish. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)
"The place was very tired and the cleanliness could be improved. I found a the stalk from a buch of grapes by the side of the bed which i was surprised was missed if the floors had supposedly been hoovered!? The ajoining restaurant/pub was good. Great service and food was good (not great but value ..."

Reviewed on 30 December 2024

Sligachan Hotel
Uig Hotel
Uig Hotel
3 out of 5
Uig, Uig, Scotland
The price is AED 572 per night from Feb 9 to Feb 10
AED 572
AED 686 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Uig. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
Fabulous 3 nighter.
"Another fantastic stay at my favourite Highland hotel. Warmest of welcome, delicious food, stunning landscape and comfartable bedroom."

Reviewed on 11 December 2024

Uig Hotel
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Dunvegan Camping Pods
Dunvegan Camping Pods
2 out of 5
Kilmuir, Dunvegan, Dunvegan, Scotland
Stay at this campground in Dunvegan. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Cute camping pods, bed small but comfy and cozy! Owner was great! Pod could use a tv, but only downside, would stay again"

Reviewed on 6 October 2024

Dunvegan Camping Pods
Ardcana
Ardcana
3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (61 reviews)
"Amazing views, very tranquil."

Reviewed on 16 October 2024

Ardcana
A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin
A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin
Inverness
Stay at this cottage in Minginish. Enjoy a garden, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Talisker Distillery and Isle of ...
9/10 Wonderful! (115 reviews)
Lovely stay
"Property desperately needs updating both of the sofas in conservatory are ripped as were the cushions other then that we enjoyed our stay"

Reviewed on 27 December 2024

A Perfect Base For Exploring Skye And The Cuillin
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Popular places to visit

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 Minginish. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Talisker Distillery
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
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 Staffin. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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

Neist Point Lighthouse

5/5(13 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Glendale with a stop at Neist Point Lighthouse. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Neist Point Lighthouse