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
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
One of the main building stones of Scottish #culture is whisky. Whisky isn't just a drink, but it's also a tradition, social move and display of character. "Tell me what whisky you likeamd I tell you what kind of person you are". Here is a view of the new whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye, called Torabhaig.

Teangue

Teangue is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Torabhaig Distillery and Traigh a' Chnuic.

Teangue
This was at our hotel in Flodigarry

Flodigarry

Though Flodigarry might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Quiraing and Skye Museum of Island Life.

Flodigarry
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel
2 out of 5
King Street, Kyleakin, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is SAR 451 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
SAR 451
SAR 541 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Kyleakin. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
6.2/10 (783 reviews)
"Easy check in Place cosy"

Reviewed on 14 October 2024

Kings Arms Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel
4 out of 5
Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland
The price is SAR 1,604 per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
SAR 1,604
SAR 1,925 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Apr - 25 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff. Appreciate your help to make a special stay for our son and daughter in law's wedding. Fabulous meal. Thank you."

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Bracken Hide Hotel
Uig Hotel
Uig Hotel
3 out of 5
Uig, Uig, Scotland
The price is SAR 1,076 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 1,076
SAR 1,292 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Uig. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (999 reviews)
"Restaurant onsite and it was excellent"

Reviewed on 14 April 2025

Uig Hotel
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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! (89 reviews)
Quiet and calm
"Nice and comfort"

Reviewed on 8 April 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
Armadale Castle Cabins
4 out of 5
Armadale, Sleat, Sleat, Scotland
Stay at this property in Sleat. Enjoy free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Armadale Ferry Terminal and Museum of the Isles are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
"We absolutely loved our stay at the Armadale Castle, the view from the place was amazing. My husband and I went during their off season so they place was pretty much to ourselves, I personally loved how quite it was and how close the store was to the place. We plan on booking again when we go back ..."

Reviewed on 4 March 2025

Armadale Castle Cabins
Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
Broadford
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Popular attractions Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
"Beautiful little cabin kids absolutely loved it and James was a super host. We will defiantly be back again"

Reviewed on 11 April 2025

Small rustic log cabin, centrally located on the Isle of Skye.
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Popular places to visit

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
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
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
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
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