"Isle Of Skye" Isle of Skye by vichatherly

Isle of Skye Travel Guide: 441 reviews and 879 photos

Sgurr nan Gillean from across Portree harbour

The Isle Of Skye

After having been on many trips abroad we decided, this year, to stay closer to home. It is often said that you don't need to travel thousands of miles to be in a place where you can really relax, have a great time and see some of the wonders of the world. So it was with our recent trip to the Isle of Skye.

We drove into Scotland and spent a week mainly on the beautiful and spectacular Isle of Skye, in June 2004.

Isle of Skye

A days drive to Loch Lomond

Balloch Castle

We drove up from the England, left Derby at around 09.00, past Glasgow and stopped off on the frist night at a very picturesque, bed and breakfast on the banks of Loch Lomond. Arrived at around 15:30 and took a short look at our first Scottish castle, Balloch Castle

A splendid spot to get your bearings in Scotland.

Portree

Portree Harbour

Then it was across the bridge onto the Isle of Skye, staying for 4 nights in Portree, the main town on the Isle, at the excellent Givendale Guest House.

Even though the trip was made in summertime we were prepared for all weathers, as you can see from some of the photos in my tips and travelogue.

Crofting in Skye

Then it was off to Fort William for two nights.

We took a look at the Nevis range of mountains, including of course Ben Nevis as well as taking in Loch Ness and its famous monster.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Spectacular scenery, breathtaking at times
Cons:Be prepared for rain at any time
In a nutshell:A beautiful place to relax and unwind with nature

Last visit to Isle of Skye: Jun 2004
Intro Updated Jan 26, 2005
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Written Jan 10, 2005

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rachesuiphilippines Nov 17, 2009 at 9:48 AM

Isle of Skye is a picture perfect. The castle pic is captivating. Nice page.
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scottishvisitor Oct 11, 2006 at 12:52 PM

I see some of the weather on Skye was good for you = nice page!!
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skyetoyman Mar 2, 2006 at 6:10 AM

Collecting of any charge at the Lighthouse is illegal. Police notices at the path state that
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nickandchris Aug 12, 2005 at 3:35 AM

Maybe we'll get to Skye one day. Are off to the Kintyre peninsula next week for a bit more seal and otter spotting.
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RhineRoll Jan 14, 2005 at 6:04 AM

Great Pics!