10 Skye highlights

TORABHAIG DISTILLERY

Skye’s newest distillery is just a few hundred yards from Skeabost Hotel and offers tours, a shop and a cafe.

ELGOL

You will probably have seen this picturesque village in films. It’s one of the best places to view the famous Cuillin Mountains.

DUNVEGAN CASTLE

Just a 20-minute drive from Skeabost Hotel. It’s the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland.

GLASS-BOTTOMED BOATS

Award-winning Sea Probe Atlantis gives visitors the chance to see above and below the waves.

CORAL BEACH

Take a picnic and enjoy a walk to the beach in Claigan. White coral-like seaweed in sunshine turns the ocean tropical blue.

BROTHER’S POINT

The island’s hidden treasure and site of the latest dinosaur find. It is a short hike to some of the most stunning scenery on Skye.

MISTY ISLE BOAT TRIPS

You can’t beat the wildlife cruise, where you’re likely to spot dolphins, minke whales and basking sharks.

KILT ROCK

So named because its vertical basalt columns look like pleats. Mealt waterfall plummets from cliffs to the coast below.

SEA KAYAKING

Skyak Adventures offer a range of outings for everyone from beginners to experts in this kayaking paradise.

SKYE HIGHLAND GAMES

The games take place in August. Held at The Lump in Portree, action-packed itinerary includes tossing the caber.