10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Isle of Skye That You Shouldn't Miss

December 9, 2021 Darwin Bolte

The landscape is dramatic—even a bit moody, with the Cuillin Range in the background—but outdoorsy kids will have a blast on the Isle of Skye. Plenty of water sports are available, and you’ll also find great hiking and even pony rides. Portree, the largest town, makes a great base for exploring this striking island.
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1. Black Cuillin

Scotland +44 1470 521206 [email protected] http://www.dunvegancastle.com
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5.0 based on 139 reviews

Black Cuillin

The Black Cuillin are a world famous range of mountains on the Isle of Skye. Mainly composed of basalt and gabbro, it is from the dark colour of the gabbro that the Black Cuillin derives its name. The summits of the Cuillin are bare rock, jagged in outline and with steep cliffs and deep cut corries and gullies. All twelve Munros on Skye are Black Cuillin peaks except for Blaven which belongs to a group of outliers separated from the main ridge by Glen Sligachan. The highest point of the Black Cuillin is Sgùrr Alasdair at 992m (3,255ft). At the heart of The Cuillin lies one of Britain's most famous corrie’s, Loch Coruisk, a deep and forbidding body of water. It has inspired countless artists such as William Turner and Sir Walter Scott who described them after his visit in 1814: ‘We were now under the western termination of the high mountains of Cuillin, whose weather-beaten and serrated peaks we had admired at a distance from Dunvegan. They sunk here upon the sea, but with the same bold and peremptory aspect which their distant appearance indicated. They seemed to consist of precipitous sheets of naked rock, down which torrents were leaping in a hundred lines of foam. The tops, apparently inaccessible to human foot, were rent and split into the most tremendous pinnacles: towards the base of these bare and precipitous crags the ground, enriched by the soil washed away from them, is verdant and productive.’

Reviewed By ChrisI545 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

Brooding in mist and cloud, absolutely stunning silhouette in winter evening sun. Confession. We didn’t walk up a Cuillin, just looked!

2. Quiraing

Quiraing Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9ES Scotland
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5.0 based on 2,779 reviews

Quiraing

These unique rock formations are a popular destination for hikers and climbers.

Reviewed By Gordi05 - Glasgow, United Kingdom

This area has appeared in many films an TV series, and when you see the view you can understand why. The area is easily reached, there’s a pay car park and a short walk to reach a viewpoint with stunning views (weather permitting) You can walk further if you’ve got the kit for walking in the Scottish Highlands.

3. Trotternish Ridge

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Trotternish Ridge

4. Loch Coruisk

Elgol IV47 8SW Scotland
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5.0 based on 190 reviews

Loch Coruisk

Loch Coruisk (Gaelic Coire Uisg/the 'Cauldron of Waters') is an inland fresh-water loch lying at the foot of the Black Cuillin on the Isle of Skye. Loch Coruisk is reputed to be the home of a water horse. After staying at Dunvegan Castle, Sir Walter Scott visited the Cuillin and Loch Coruisk in 1814 and described it thus: 'Rarely human eye has known A scene so stern as that dread lake, With its dark ledge of barren stone...' The loch is accessible by boat from Elgol or on foot from Sligachan (approximately 7-8 miles distance). It is also possible to walk from Elgol, but one section of the path known as the 'Bad Step' presents some potential difficulties for the nervous or inexperienced walker. The northern end of the loch is ringed by the Black Cuillin, often wreathed in cloud. From the southern end the Scavaig River, only a few hundred yards long, discharges into a sea loch, Loch Scavaig. The loch is nearly two miles long, but only about 400 yards wide.

Reviewed By 389adriang

We took a tour with Misty Isle boat tours to Loch Coruisk and were not disappointed. Loch Coruisk is nestled in the Cullin hills with dramatic scenery all round along with some great wildlife sightings. Definate trip to take, especially in good weather

5. Fairy Glen

Scotland http://en-gb.facebook.com/fairyglenisleofskye/
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4.5 based on 1,222 reviews

Fairy Glen

The Fairy Glen is a unique and unusual landscape, a geological wonder on the Isle of Skye. It is situated between the villages of Sheader and Balnacnoc.

Reviewed By BillBT2017 - Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Went to explore the stunning landscape and scenery of Fairy Glen, its a magical looking place, situated near Uig. Well worth taking the trouble to go, take stout footwear so you can climb some of the small hills for the views of the surrounding conical shaped hills, its pretty special.

6. Coire Lagan

Scotland
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Coire Lagan

This scenic lake is located in a steep glacier-carved basin deep in the heart of the Cuillin Mountains.

7. The Old Man of Storr

Scotland http://www.isleofskye.com/skye-guide/top-ten-skye-walks/old-man-of-storr
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4.5 based on 2,281 reviews

The Old Man of Storr

Reviewed By Molytraveller123

Great walk from the main road and easy access to the track to the top of the Storr. You can vision fantastic breathtaking views from here. We cannot wait to go back again. Friends were also able to enjoy this fairly easy hike you need a good 2 hours.

8. Colbost Croft Museum

4 Miles from Dunvegan on the Glendale Rd, Dunvegan Scotland
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4.5 based on 113 reviews

Colbost Croft Museum

9. Neist Point

Glendale Scotland http://www.isleofskye.com/skye-guide/top-ten-skye-walks/neist-point-lighthouse
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Neist Point

Reviewed By Nicol29 - Preston, United Kingdom

We arrived yesterday and the road towards the Neist point was a single track road with passing points. Drive careful as looks like the islands roads have had a bad winter with quite a few pot holes in the road. When we arrived they where putting some white lines down to provide more parking. There was only about 10 car bays originally but much more added on the road side now. Parking is free! Be warned there is no toilet facilities here so stop off at one of the cafes on the way up. I would describe the view as a natural beauty and an enjoyable walk although there is a steep climb on getting back up to the car park, although it has a grab rail to help. A lady in a shop on the way back advised me of the best view was to head to the right of the car park and there you can see the lighthouse on the cliff top. Sadly I didn’t know this till after. There is no shops at the neist point however we passed by just 2 minutes away from the point, a local lady who has opened a shop and also has sheep and lambs, which she is happy for you to go look at. One had just been born that morning. She will also go make you a hot drink with just a donation made. She’s very friendly and it made our trip talking to a local and browsing around her shop. She even let me have a go at needle felting. I would highly recommend buying a souvenir from her shop which is hand made using her wool from her sheep rather then a tacky souvenir which you can buy anywhere. Her stuff was really unique and different. She doesn’t have trip advisor so I can’t leave her a review on her page but I would love people to have the same experience we did chatting to her and meeting the lambs. Her shop was called Kelpie crafts and art gallery her name was Linda Jackson, her shop / sheep is set back off the road and it was on a sharp left bend on as your heading towards the point.

10. Kilt Rock

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Kilt Rock

Reviewed By LynsFrostee - London, United Kingdom

This site is a very quick stop but definitely worth doing. There is a free car park so just pull in and walk over to the viewing area where you can see Kilt rock itself and a beautiful waterfall too. This is also a great spot for spotting dolphins and seals in the right season and there is info about that at the viewing area also.

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