Skye is characterised by its dramatic coastline and jaw dropping mountainous terrain. The rugged peaks of the Black Cullin Ridge are the most imposing feature on the island and one of the most stunning mountain ranges you will see in the UK.
Experienced climbers are prepared to spend two days and nights traversing these lofty and windy heights. Other treats for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels can be found around the Trotternish Peninsula by taking the circular coastal road that starts and finishes at the principle town of Portree.
Loch Scavaig - Isle of Skye
A pretty harbour town, nestled inside Portree Bay, Portree or Port Righ in Gaelic meaning Kings Harbour so called when King James V visited in 1540. The town has a dizzying collection of seafood restaurants that will have seafood lovers salivating, friendly bars, friendly locals and live ceilidh music.
Skye is home to the Talisker Distillery in Carbost, which produces a distinctively sweet single malt whisky. Other interesting sites include Dunvegan Castle the ancesteral seat of the Macleods. Though the castle dates back to the 13th Century it was largely rebuilt in the mid 19th Century and contains lots of paraphernalia from its clan history. On the Trotternish perninsula is the grave of Flora MacDonald’s a seminal figure in Scottish history she helped Bonnie Prince Charlie to escape, though he had a £30,000 price on his head and was subsequently locked up in the Tower of London .
Skye can now be accessed by the Skye Road Bridge, a toll bridge linking Kyleakin and the Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland.
