Things to do
Walking - there are numerous opportunities - high level mountain scrambles (or climbs for the more adventurous), or beautiful coastal walks.
Nature-spotting - look out for eagles, deer, otters, mewing buzzards; and out to sea, seals, basking shark, minke whales, dolphins, gannets and a host of other sea birds.
Fishing - try your luck in Loch Pooltiel or at Neist Point.
Mountain-biking - bikes can be hired in Portree.
Horse-riding - from stables at Suladale or Portree.
Eating and Drinking - the world-famous Three Chimneys restaurant is only 3 miles away. The Old School House in Dunvegan is good, as is the Loch Bay fish restaurant in Stein on the Waternish Peninsula. Portree has bistros, a curry house, an Italian restaurant and a number of pubs. There is also An Strupag attached to the general stores and off-licence in Glendale, serving wholesome food at a reasonable price - it also does take-aways. Fresh veg, salads, eggs and chutneys are available locally - look out for road-side stalls.
Relax and recuperate...
Places to Visit
Neist Point - a 10-minute drive takes you to the most westerly point on Skye. The coastal scenery is spectacular. It’s a superb place to walk and watch diving gannets, beautiful sunsets over the outer isles and, if you’re lucky, dolphins, minke whales and basking sharks.
Dunvegan - with its Castle and gardens, coral beaches, seal colony, boat trips, shops, bars and restaurants is 9 miles away.
Glendale Toy Museum - A fascinating trip back to your childhood. Best of all is that you can play with all the toys and games...
Skye Silver - only a mile up the road, you will find some lovely pieces to treat yourself or buy presents to take home.
Galleries - art galleries abound. The ones in Colbost (The Raven Press Gallery), Dunvegan, Orbost, and Stein, to name but a few, are all worth a look.
The Colbost Croft Museum - a traditional blackhouse dwelling.
Portree - the main town in North Skye with shops, restaurants, swimming pool; and the Aros Centre for RSPB sea eagle nest cams, theatre, music and cinema, art exhibitions and a pleasant restaurant.
Talisker Distillery - an exhibition on the history of distilling, and of course a chance to taste the peaty golden liquor!
Further Afield - there are numerous places to explore in North Skye. Some examples are the Waternish Peninsula - Fairy Bridge; Stein; Trumpan Church; Skye Skyns: Trotternish Peninsula - Old Man of Storr; Staffin; the Quairaing; Kilt Rock; Duntulm Castle; Kilmuir (Museum of Island Life and Flora Macdonald Monument) and Uig for ferries to the Outer Isles.
