Scenic view of Quiraing mountains in Isle of Skye, Scottish highlands, United Kingdom

The Isle of Skye

A 2.5 hour drive (112 miles) from the apartments to Portree, the largest town on island and a great place to start exploring.

The Isle of Skye is a beautiful island on the north west coast of Scotland connected by bridge. The largest of the Inner Hebrides, it is home to some of Scotland’s most iconic landscapes. You will discover mountains, coastlines and impressive history.

Award winning 5* DUNVEGAN CASTLE & Gardens – offers a wealth of history and clan legend to be discovered. (2 hours 47mins)

THE SKYE MUSEUM OF ISLAND LIFE – step back in time and experience how islanders lived. An incredible museum, very well done (3 hours).

TALLISKER DISTILLERY – Single malt Scotch whisky distillery based in Carbost. Take a peek at the working distillery with dramatic views of Cuillins. Discover the Talisker distillery! We thought the tour was great! (2 hours and 30 mins).

QUIRAING – The main photo above is the Quiraing – a unique rock formation, part of the Troternish Ridge. A popular destination for hikers and climbers. Please note the view and experience is weather dependent as the clouds can quickly obscure the magnificent views. Choose a clear day and bring your camera. The Quiraing walk is a loop, returning you to the same point (the carpark). It covers a distance of 6.8km, with the average time to complete the walk being 2 hours (with no stops). (3 hours drive from apartments).