Self Catering? and other Isle of Skye, United Kingdom Shopping Tips

If you need to stockup on food whilst on the Isle then head to the co-op supermarket about a mile out of Portree. After fierce local opposition it eventually opened and is open 7 days a week. It has a lot more choice than the only other option which is the small Somerfield in Portree town.

Unfortunatley, capitalism rules and supply and demand means that things here are rediculously expensive. My suggetion is to stock up en-route but to be honest, the last place where you can realistically find a supermarket is either stirling or Fort William so you can only really buy your ambient goods before.

The only real option outside of Portree is the Esso Garage/Supermarket/Souvenir Shop in Broadford.



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Like everywhere else... the main tourist Souvenir Shops are tacky and overpriced. My suggestion is to look out for the small local and charity shops in Portree rather than the main tourist shops selling haggis/loch ness monster related things.

The shop at the Museum of Island Life in Kilmuir is fantastic. Sells small souvenirs and locally made produce. The whisky mustard and scottish butter tablet are great.

What To Buy: Local foods and drinks.

Please please don't buy a "Haggis Crossing" sign.... I'll have to hunt you down.

What To Pay: Expect to pay a fair bit... this island is not really that cheap.

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