ISLE OF SKYE

Portree, Isle of Skye 

Larchside Guest House is within 1.5 miles of Portree, the Capital of Skye which is set round a natural harbour, a bustling port and thriving cultural centre. Offering a wide range of shops, services, swimming pool, supermarkets, hotels, bars, cafés and restaurants.

It is also a cultural focal point for Skye, with a year-round program of concerts, theatre and cinema, art and craft exhibitions and workshops, and numerous wildlife walks Portree has to offer.

Portree
Portree at Night

MUST SEE VISITOR ATTRACTIONS

Larchside Guest House makes a great base for exploring the impressive the Old Man of Storr, with spectacular views just 10 minutes North of us.



Kilt Rock and the Quiraing are also to the north of us. Walk around the remains of the Quiraing, with cliffs, rocks and views.

The Cuillin Mountains to the south, the imposing Cuillin offer both gentle and challenging climbing and walking for the world's outdoor enthusiasts.

 

 OTHER POPULAR ACTIVITIES 

  • Skye Museum of Island Life

  • The Fairy Glen - Impressive views and landscape

  • Dunvegan Castle and Gardens- Ancestral home of the clan MacLeod

  • Neist Point and Lighthouse. Popular spot to watch a sunset

  • The Fairy Pools - Waterfalls and Pools beneath the Cullins Mountains

  • Talisker Distillery

  • Boat Cruises - these are available from Portree or from Elgol

  • Coral Beach - For water sports

  • Ferry to Raasay

  • Armadale Castle and Gardens - including Museum of the Isle Of Skye