Skye Accommodation

Portree's picturesque harbourside
Boat trips from Portree Harbour
Harbourside B&Bs
Portree's town centre shops
The famous Royal Hotel with tartan exterior
Continental market in Somerled Square

Portree Tourist Information

Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye. It is situated in the centre of the island and is a good stopping off point if you're going on to explore the north of Skye.

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It's an attractive town with pastel painted harbourside cottages and a busy market square.

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Uig Hotel - Uig

Former coaching inn now a luxurious Isle of Skye hotel overlooking Uig Bay on the Trotternish Peninsula. Fantastic views from most en-suite rooms, restaurant.

£40 to £165 Per person B&B (2 sharing)

Portree Tourist Attractions

Portree is the hub of the island with the main concentration of holiday accommodation, hotels, guest houses and bed B&Bs, restaurants, cafes and shops. It's an attractive town set around the harbour with its Thomas Telford pier and overlooked by The Lump - a steep peninsula that was once the site of public hangings! Portree was where poverty-stricken islanders left for North America in the 1700s. It was later developed as a fishing port which stemmed the exodus from the island.

The town centre leads off from Somerled Square in the centre where markets are often held. There is also a war memorial in the square. On Bank Street is The Royal Hotel where Bonnie Prince Charlie left Flora MacDonald in 1746 who had whisked him away from the Highlands to safety on Skye. Portree has a Tourist Information Centre at Bayfield House, Bayfield Road, Portree Isle of Skye, Highlands and Islands, Scotland IV51 9EL. Tel: 01478 612137.

On Struan Road west of the town centre is the An Tuireann Arts Centre which houses contemporary art exhibitions, organises community workshops and projects. It also has a has a pleasant cafe serving up local, organic and fair trade produce. It also has a bookshop and wireless internet access available. An Tuireann Arts Centre, Struan Road, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EG. Tel: 01478 613306. F: 01478 613158. Email: info@antuireann.org.uk

On the outskirts of Portree on the Sligachan road is the Aros Centre a popular stop for coach parties. It has a huge gift shop and small sea eagle exhibition where you can see the live feed from sea eagle's nests on the island. There is also a cinema, cafe, bar and exhibition space and it is one of the main centres on the Isle of Skye that hosts live music. Check their website, link right, for the latest information on events and exhibitions.

Dolphin Watching Wildlife Boat Trips Portree Harbour

MV Stardust run 1-2 hour long boat trips from Portree Harbour. Frequent sightings include seals, porpoises, sea-eagles, dolphins and whales. It's also a good way to see some of the spectacular Skye scenery. MV Stardust also run trips over to the Isle of Raasay where you can be dropped off for the day to walk the island, picnic and see if you can spot more land based wildlife.

Private charters and trips to other islands can also be arranged.Contact Dan on: Tel: 01478 612429. Mobile: 07798 743858. Email: fishbiz@globalnet.co.uk. MV Stardust Boat Trips, Portree Harbour, Isle Of Skye Scotland.

There are a range of companies offering boat trips from Portree that you can book from the harbour at Portree including: Skyewaves tel: 01478 612461, MV Brigadoon tel: 01478 613718 and Skye Adventure Cruises.

Featured Scotland Accommodation

Uig Hotel - Uig

Former coaching inn now a luxurious Isle of Skye hotel overlooking Uig Bay on the Trotternish Peninsula. Fantastic views from most en-suite rooms, restaurant.

£40 to £165 Per person B&B (2 sharing)