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
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
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
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!

Breakish

Though Breakish might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge.

Breakish
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is SAR 916 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
SAR 916
SAR 1,099 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Strath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (933 reviews)
"Lovely staff and hotel."

Reviewed on 13 July 2025

Dunollie Hotel
Isle of Skye Guest house

Isle of Skye Guest house

3 out of 5
Kyleakin Roundabout, Kyleakin, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kyleakin. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Skye Bridge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
"Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 14 July 2025

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Isle of Skye Guest house
Tongadale Hotel

Tongadale Hotel

3 out of 5
WENTWORTH ST, Portree, Scotland
The price is SAR 741 per night from Jul 18 to Jul 19
SAR 741
SAR 889 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
"The Tongadale is great value for Money, we had a great overnight stay with clean room, friendly staff and a very tasty breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 June 2025

Tongadale Hotel
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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! (68 reviews)
"This property is amazing. Just as pictured. It is a bit remote as it is off the main roadway a bit but that is part of what I loved. The views from the porch were gorgeous. I only had one need to contact the property manager about a question but was responded to very quickly. Would absolutely stay ..."

Reviewed on 26 June 2025

Ardcana
Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.

Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.

Isle of Skye
Stay at this vacation home in Strath. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
A Caravan, But Comfortable And Convenient
"The Caravan is in a good location, in an easy walk to town. Yes, it has a view of the driveway, as in the photos, but you can also see the bay and mountains beyond. The heating is excellent, the beds are comfy and we felt very good here. The kitchen is reasonably well-equiped and is a bonus, as there ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.
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! (110 reviews)
"The cabins were so cute, spacious, and cozy! I enjoyed the ocean views from the deck!"

Reviewed on 9 July 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
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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
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
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
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