'''Portree''' is the "capital" town of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Get in
By Bus
Several coaches a day run to Fort William, Inverness and Glasgow.
Frequent local buses serve all the other towns on Skye. Principal destinations include: Broadford, Kyleakin, Kyle of Lochalsh (actually just over the bridge on the mainland), Dunvegan and Uig. During the summer months, regular direct buses run to Armadale to co-incide with the ferries from Mallaig on the mainland.
By Car
The main road runs from the Skye Bridge at Kyleakin through Broadford to Portree.
Get around
Portree is a small town - almost everything is only 5 minutes walk away. You may want to take a bus to the Co-op supermarket on the edge of town.
There is also mountain bike rental; useful for exploring locally and there is car rental too.
See
''The Harbour'' - the pretty harbour and Shingle Beach are worth a visit, with attractive hills sheltering the bay from the sea.
Do
'''Skye Scene Highland Ceilidh''' (held at Tigh Na Sgire, off Somerled Square) is an evening showcasing local history, music and traditions. Call 01470 542228 to reserve tickets (Adults __6/Concession __5/Children under 10 __4). http://www.skyescene.co.uk/
Buy
For '''food''' for self-catering or Youth Hostelling, there is a small ''Somerfield'' in the town centre and Co-op on the edge of town.
There are several interesting '''craft shops'''.
There is a nice & cheap bakery on the main square.
'''Over the Rainbow''' has great gifts.
Sleep
Portree Independent Hostel. ld Post Office, The Green. 44 1478 613737. kyehostel@yahoo.co.uk. 44 1478 613758. _11.00 - __13.00 for a dorm bed. ttp://www.hostelskye.co.uk/. A centrally located hostel with friendly staff. The building used to be a post office. The hostel has a spacious kitchen and common room, as well as a laundromat.
A great B and B is called Sidhoen Dubha, located on staffin rd. 26 pounds per person, excellent location, quiet, gorgeous, clean, cozy, and a great full Scottish breakfast. ph: 01478 611820
Get out
Visit the nearby '''Old Man of Storr''' or '''Trotternish Peninsula'''.