'''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'''.