Visitors head to iconic scenic locations, these include the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing, Neist Point Lighthouse and the Fairy Pools. But to fully enjoy Skye and its neighbouring island of Raasay we encourage you to get off the beaten track and take a stroll on a beach, or on our varied walking routes. There is entertainment for every taste, from live music sessions to theatre and local events. If whisky and gin is your passion the new distillery at Torabhaig (whisky) is just six miles from the Hirsel, or the Isle of Raasay Distillery (whisky and gin) and Talisker, the world-famous distillery at Carbost, built in 1831 and still going strong! All part of the Hebridean Whisky Trail.
Skye boasts a proud heritage of serving fine food in its restaurants, cafes, and pubs, many using local produce, including fresh mussels and langoustine, Highland beef and game, salads and locally grown vegetables.
Many of our visitors often say they wished they had stayed longer. There is so much to see and do in Skye but travel further afield and head for the mainland and visit Eilean Donan Castle, Glenelg and Plockton in Lochalsh, Wester Ross for Applecross and Attadale Gardens, or even plan a day trip to Rum, Eigg, Muck or Canna on the CalMac ferry from Mallaig.
Closer to home on the Sleat peninsula is Armadale Castle and Gardens, with its 40 acres of manicured gardens and ancient woodlands and the award-winning Museum of the Isles. Please note this visitor attraction has been placed on the market by the trustees of the Clan Donald Lands Trust. Visitors are advised to check the website for opening hours, currently it remains open until 1st November 2025.
If you are wildlife enthusiast, we can recommend a wildlife tour guide who lives in Ord with opportunities to spot golden and white-tailed eagles, seals, deer and otters in our local area. For a special treat we can recommend a private boat charter with trips tailored to your own preferences.
In 2024 a collaboration of community councils in Skye and Raasay launched a new website for visitors to provide a central source of essential information including driving on our roads, emergency information, respecting the enviroment and much more. Plan ahead and be prepared.
Explore our wonderful island or venture further afield but stay a little longer and experience so much more.
Here are a just a few ideas for things to see and do.
SEALL (Skye Events for All) Scotland’s leading rural performing arts promoters
Armadale Castle & Gardens (see note above)
Skye High Wildlife Local Tour Guide
The Visitor Magazine (now discontinued, this is a link to the 2024 edition)
