Holidays in Portree And The Isle of Skye

Portree, the main town on Skye, is situated at the head of a sheltered bay half way up the island’s east side. The town gets its name from Port-an-Righ, Gaelic for “Port of the King”, marking King James V’s presence in 1540 when he was subduing the wilder clans from the Highland’s western fringes.

Today, Portree is a very attractive town of traditional, white painted houses and cottages surrounding a working fishing harbour. You will find a wide range of shops selling everything from food to top quality crafts, and there are also a number of excellent restaurants if you don’t feel like cooking for yourself.

Portree’s central location makes it the ideal base from which to explore Skye as a whole. Armadale in the south and beautiful Elgol in the south east can both be reached in an hour by car, while Dunvegan Castle in the west and Duntulm in the north are less than 40 minutes away.  You can therefore access all that is best about this marvellous island in an easy day out and still be back in time for a relaxed meal and an evening stroll.

Skye’s Cuillin Hills provide some of the most famous ascents and ridge walks in Europe but you can also sample the Trotternish ridge, the Quirang, and numerous lovely coastal walks.  You can fish for trout and sea fish, enjoy boat trips to see whales, dolphins and magnificent scenery, watch otters, cycle, horse ride and pony trek.

You can also visit some wonderful visitor attractions including  Dunvegan Castle, Duntulm Castle, the Dun Beag Broch, the Clan Donald Centre, Aros Exerience, Talisker Distillery and even the Glendale Toy Museum and Skye Serpentarium and Reptile World.  
   
A pretty town in a magnificent setting on perhaps the World’s most romantic island.
Shops and restaurants in plentiful supply and lots to do in the evenings
Portree’s central location makes it the ideal base from which to explore the island as a whole. 

• Capital of the misty Isle of Skye and well provided with shops and restaurants.

• Surrounded by magnificent scenery and the ideal base for touring to the island’s north, west and southern extremities.

• A rich history and culture and lots of things to see and do
   

11 Hallin Park, Portree And The Isle of Skye

Hallin is a beautiful little community in Skye’s north west peninsula of Waternish with unspoilt sea views; north to Ardmore Bay and south to Loch Bay, the inner isles Isay and Mingay and beyond to the western isles.

Colquhoune's Byre, Portree And The Isle of Skye

An idyllic setting on the western edge of Skye is charming property is ideal for Honeymooners and lovers of all ages.

Uiginish Lodge, Portree And The Isle of Skye

Beautiful Uiginish Lodge sits at the end of a single track road on the North West coast of Skye and beyond are long walks along the shoreline, cliff tops and beaches where there is nothing but the sound of birdsong and the sea.

Mandallagh Cottage, Portree And The Isle of Skye

Accessed by a single track road this well equipped and spacious bungalow is set amidst breathtaking scenery.

Hamara Lodge, Portree And The Isle of Skye

Just outside the charming hamlet of Glendale towards the bay where the cliffs rise dramatically from the sea, down its own private drive, lies Hamara Lodge.

The Old Manse, Portree And The Isle of Skye

There are few more idyllic hamlets than Glendale in the far north west of this magical island.

Beatons Croft, Portree And The Isle of Skye

Beaton's Croft House is an 'A'-listed traditional thatched house in the crofting township of Bornesketaig at the north end of Skye.