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
Phare d'Isleornsay

Duisdalemore

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

Duisdalemore
This was at our hotel in Flodigarry

Flodigarry

Though Flodigarry might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quiraing and Skye Museum of Island Life.

Flodigarry
Sligachan Hotel
Sligachan Hotel
3 out of 5
Sligachan Hotel, Minginish, Scotland
The price is AED 431 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
AED 431
AED 517 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
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
Cuillin Hills Hotel
Cuillin Hills Hotel
4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road, Portree, Scotland
The price is AED 605 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 605
AED 727 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 Feb
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! (513 reviews)
"Clean, friendly, cozy, and great food."

Reviewed on 21 February 2025

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Uig Hotel
Uig Hotel
3 out of 5
Uig, Uig, Scotland
The price is AED 592 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
AED 592
AED 710 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Feb - 26 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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House Of Juniper - The Cabins
House Of Juniper - The Cabins
2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews)
Great star
"Really great stay, will defo be coming back."

Reviewed on 7 December 2024

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
4 out of 5
Armadale, Sleat, Sleat, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Sleat. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Museum of the Isles and Armadale Ferry Terminal are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Absolutely brilliant stay! No complaints."

Reviewed on 3 November 2024

Armadale Castle Cabins
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
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Popular places to visit

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

Old Man of Storr
There is a spot called the Plock near the Skye bridge where you can capture photo like this. All you need to do is park your car and walk up to the view point.

Skye Bridge

4.5/5(45 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyle when you stop by Skye Bridge. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Skye Bridge