Waterfall
Fairy Pools, Isle of Skye
Portree, United Kingdom
Crystal-clear pools and waterfalls beneath the Cuillin mountains.
Town · United Kingdom · Scotland
Portree
The main town of the Isle of Skye, a colourful harbour base for the island's mountains and coast.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Portree matters
Portree is the little capital of Skye, with pastel houses around a harbour and plenty of seafood restaurants. The town is the practical base for the Old Man of Storr, Fairy Pools and the Trotternish coast. Book accommodation early in summer.
Talking points
- Painted harbour houses are the town's trademark.
- Several of Skye's best-known sights are a short drive away.
- Seafood is a local speciality.
- Single-track roads need patient driving.
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What to see in Portree
Mountain
Old Man of Storr
Portree, United Kingdom
A tall pinnacle of rock on a ridge north of Portree, reached by a steep walk.
Viewpoint
Neist Point
Portree, United Kingdom
A lighthouse on dramatic cliffs at the far west of Skye.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.