Isle of Skye
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The product of violent geographical upheavals, the “misty isle” is justly famed for its towering, ragged mountains and wild coastline. Add to these a colourful patchwork of crofts (farms), waterfalls, an exceptional whisky, a castle linked to the fairy world and the historical romance of Bonnie Prince Charlie, and you find on Skye all the ingredients that best symbolize the Highlands.
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1. Aros Centre, Portree
An exceptional visitor and arts centre, created by locals with a passion for their culture. The place to learn about Skye’s history and places to visit.
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2. Portree
2. PortreePortree is Skye’s mini capital, with some excellent shops and a delightful harbour lined by colourful buildings. Sailing races and Highland Games are big events in summer.
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3. Talisker Distillery
“The lava of the Cuillins” is produced at Skye’s only distillery, where visitors are welcomed onto a friendly tour.
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4. Dunvegan Castle
4. Dunvegan CastleHome to the chiefs of Clan MacLeod for 1,000 years. Here, you’ll see the Fairy Flag, which, it is said, can rally the “little people” to protect the clan.
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5. Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr
5. Quiraing and the Old Man of StorrA fantastic region of cliffs and pinnacles , one rocky outcrop gaining the name the Old Man of Storr.
Old Man of Storr
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6. Loch Coruisk
The boat from Elgol passes seal colonies to reach this secret loch, trapped in a bowl beneath the Cuillins, where a prized view awaits.
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7. The Cuillins
This awesome range rises from the sea to almost 1,000 m (3,300 ft). The Black Cuillins are a challenge even to seasoned climbers, but the Red Cuillins are an easier prospect for walkers.
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8. Armadale Castle Gardens and Museum of the Isles
Beautiful coastal gardens surrounding the ruined castle of clan MacDonald, with a historical archive.
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9. Skye Museum of Island Life
Delightfully evocative, this reconstruction of thatched cottages, or “black houses” (they were blackened by firesmoke, ), turns back the years a century or more.
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10. Island of Raasay
Its beauty too often overlooked, Raasay offers land and watersports at its Outdoor Centre, or you can climb Dun Caan to where Johnson and Boswell, the celebrated 18th-century men of letters, famously danced a jig.
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The Isle of Syke is well worth a visit if you are on Scotland's West Coast. Starting at the Skye bridge, the landscapes are stunning. Portree is well worth a visit, and won't take you long to take in the sights. There is a helpful visitors' centre at Portree as well. Take a driving tour around Skye, as the landscapes and views are breathtaking.
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