The Highlands & Islands
Isle of Skye
Why visit
Iconic island of dramatic mountains, sea cliffs, castles, wildlife and some of Scotland’s most photographed landscapes.
- Recommended nights
- 2–3
- Region
- The Highlands & Islands
- Best for
- Highlands, Islands, Walking, Countryside
- Getting around
- Much easier with a car
What to do
- 01Old Man of Storr before the car park fills
- 02Quiraing loop drive
- 03Fairy Pools or Glen Brittle
- 04Talisker Distillery
Good to know
Skip if
You have fewer than about five days total from Edinburgh or Glasgow and would spend most of the trip reaching it.