Isle of Skye Tours
Scotland
Scotland's most otherworldly island — where the Fairy Pools glow turquoise beneath the Black Cuillin, the Old Man of Storr stands sentinel over the Trotternish Peninsula, and Portree's painted harbour is the gateway to landscapes that look like another planet.
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About Isle of Skye
The Isle of Skye is the largest of Scotland's Inner Hebrides and one of the most visually dramatic places in Europe. Connected to the mainland by the Skye Bridge at Kyle of Lochalsh (toll-free since 2004), the island combines volcanic geology, medieval clan history, and landscapes so otherworldly they have served as backdrops for films, album covers, and countless photographs. The Fairy Pools in Glenbrittle sit at the foot of the Black Cuillin mountains. A series of crystal-clear pools and waterfalls connected by a well-maintained 2.4-kilometre path, they glow blue and green in good light. The water is cold year-round — wild swimming is popular but a wetsuit is advisable. The car park charges £5 and fills early in summer; arrive before 9am. The Old Man of Storr is the most iconic image of Skye. This dramatic basalt pinnacle rises to 719 metres on the Trotternish Peninsula, north of Portree. The hike from the car park is 4.5 kilometres return, taking 1.5 to 2 hours, with steep sections and muddy ground. The surrounding landscape of jagged spires and rocky outcrops looks almost alien, especially when wrapped in mist. The Quiraing, also on the Trotternish Peninsula, is an extraordinary landslip landscape of grassy plateaux, rock pinnacles, and hidden hollows. The circular walk takes 2 to 3 hours. Dunvegan Castle, seat of Clan MacLeod for over 800 years, has walled gardens and boat trips to a nearby seal colony. The Talisker Distillery at Carbost is the only distillery on Skye producing single malt whisky since 1830. Portree is the island's main settlement — a harbour front lined with brightly painted houses in shades of red, yellow, and blue. It has the best selection of restaurants, shops, and accommodation on Skye and is the most practical base for exploring the island.
Best Time to Visit
May through September for the driest weather and longest days — June is often the best month with up to 18 hours of daylight. July and August are peak season; the Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr car parks fill by mid-morning. September brings autumn colours and fewer visitors. Skye's weather is famously unpredictable — pack waterproofs and layers regardless of the forecast. Three days is the minimum to cover the main sights; five days lets you explore properly.
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