Breathtaking natural beauty awaits around every corner on the Isle of Skye.

Isle of Skye Guide

Eat

The Oyster Shed - Carbost
The Old Inn - Carbost
The Sea Breezes - Portree
Dulse & Brose - Portree
No.2 Down the Lane - Portree
Cafe Arriba - Portree
The Granary - Portree
The Three Chimneys - Colbost
Coruisk House Restaurant - Elgol

Drink

Not an exhaustive list of places, these were just the handful I had a chance to visit during my short stay.

Sights

Even in the April off-season, most sights were swamped with tourists by mid-morning. Highly recommend getting to any of these spots at first light if you want to enjoy them crowd-free (and get a parking spot).

Portree - The main town on Skye, and the primary destination for lodging and dining. Also the most crowded and touristy place.
Old Man of Storr - A short but steep hike, recommended to do it at sunrise, though it ended up being overcast the morning I was there
Staffin Ecomuseum - not actually a museum, but a collection of natural wonders to see along the Staffin coast
Quiraing - while many stop for the scenic overlook at the top, I highly recommend the 4.5 mile hike for even more fantastic scenery
Fairy Glen - a meadow with strange undulating hills
Sligachan - quick pit stop for a Cuillin beer and a photo of the incredible views
Fairy Pools - a 2+ mile hike along a crystal clear stream with pools and waterfalls along the way
Neist Point Lighthouse - beautiful spot for a sunset!
Dunvegan Castle & Gardens - the Macleod castle, small but a nice place to stop if you like castles

Stay

Airbnb - I stayed in this Airbnb in Romesdal. It was a beautiful location, cozy, clean and peaceful, while being centrally located.
Romesdal Highlanders B&B - A bed and breakfast right next door to the Airbnb above.
Kelpie Cottage - Quaint cottage rental on a wool farm near Neist Point Lighthouse.
Cottages - Hidden Scotland features some amazing cottage rentals, both traditional and modern, in breath-taking locations. I didn’t stay at any of these, but wish I had!