Scottish Islands

Travel Guide

Isle of Mull showing a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Stromness featuring tranquil scenes and rugged coastline
Isle of Skye showing rocky coastline, mountains and a lighthouse
Isle of Mull which includes fishing, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Isle of Skye which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek and mountains

Where to stay in Scottish Islands

Portree showing rocky coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
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Broadford

Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Broadford
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost
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Photo by S Parish (CC BY-SA)

Skinidin

Though Skinidin may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dunvegan Castle and Skye Silver Gift Shop.

Skinidin
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Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Edinbane

Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

Edinbane
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Breakish

While Breakish isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakish
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is €252 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
€252
25 Jul - 26 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Strath. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (934 reviews)
"Good hotel. No A/C in the summer but the window opened a crack and it cooled down eventually. Good bed! Nice room."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2025

Dunollie Hotel
Isle of Skye Guest house

Isle of Skye Guest house

3 out of 5
Kyleakin Roundabout, Kyleakin, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kyleakin. Enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Skye Bridge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (278 reviews)
"Comfortable accommodation in a beautiful setting. Renovated period property. Clean, comfortable and reasonably priced."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

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Isle of Skye Guest house
Tongadale Hotel

Tongadale Hotel

3 out of 5
WENTWORTH ST, Portree, Scotland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (789 reviews)
"The Tongadale is great value for Money, we had a great overnight stay with clean room, friendly staff and a very tasty breakfast."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews)
"This property is amazing. Just as pictured. It is a bit remote as it is off the main roadway a bit but that is part of what I loved. The views from the porch were gorgeous. I only had one need to contact the property manager about a question but was responded to very quickly. Would absolutely stay ..."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Ardcana
Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.

Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.

Isle of Skye
Stay at this vacation home in Strath. Enjoy free WiFi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Isle of Skye Market Square and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
A Caravan, But Comfortable And Convenient
"The Caravan is in a good location, in an easy walk to town. Yes, it has a view of the driveway, as in the photos, but you can also see the bay and mountains beyond. The heating is excellent, the beds are comfy and we felt very good here. The kitchen is reasonably well-equiped and is a bonus, as there ..."

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Cosy caravan in central location on the Isle of Skye.
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge), and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (110 reviews)
"The cabins were so cute, spacious, and cozy! I enjoyed the ocean views from the deck!"

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025

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Popular places to visit

Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Fairy Pools
Portree Harbour featuring boating and a bay or harbour

Portree Harbour

4/5(64 reviews)

Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.

Portree Harbour
Dunvegan Castle featuring a castle, a festival and tranquil scenes

Dunvegan Castle

4.5/5(20 reviews)

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Dunvegan Castle
Talisker Distillery showing street scenes, heritage elements and mountains

Talisker Distillery

4/5(23 reviews)

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Talisker Distillery
Old Man of Storr featuring a monument, a lake or waterhole and tranquil scenes

Old Man of Storr

4.5/5(54 reviews)

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

Old Man of Storr
Skye Bridge

Skye Bridge

4.5/5(63 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyle with a visit to Skye Bridge. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Skye Bridge
Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra

Campbeltown

Campbeltown

Photo by Susan Wiggs

Islay Island

St. Magnus Cathedral which includes a cemetery, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Kirkwall