Location: Portree
Top Things to do in Portree
10 Shopping in Portree That You Shouldn't Miss
Portree (Scottish Gaelic: Port Rìgh, pronounced [pʰɔrˠʃt̪ˈtʰɾiː]) is the largest town on Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses.
Restaurants in Portree
1. The Isle of Skye Soap Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By Gran7
What wonderful smells greet you as you enter this lovely shop. The shopkeeper is so welcoming and full of information. I bought a very unique fish cork trivet as well as soaps. Great prices. Fun items to remember our visit to Skye
2. The Basement
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Skye Batiks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 96 reviews
A multi-award winning shop providing inspiration for those who seek the bright, bold and offbeat. Imagine a place where colourful Celtic batiks and gorgeous hand loomed cottons combine to grab your attention and a shopping experience like no other. We design and make our own stunning and unique pieces - waxing lyrical since 1987 and still loving what we do!
4. Hebridean Isles Trading Company
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Island at the Edge - Working croft (small farm) where we raise rare breed sheep and produce knitting yarns, tweed and a range of knitwear. Knitting, spinning and crochet courses from half days to three days. Kilts, accessories and kilt hire. Small private tours and larger group tours welcome. Open all year, come along and meet the sheep and discover our world of wool. We are located on the A850 between Portree and Dunvegan Castle at Edinbane.
Reviewed By taylordjt
A delightful shop and shop tender. Learned about the local wool and knitters. Don’t miss this authentic shop - it’s one of a kind.
5. Tippecanoe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Bursting with bright ideas for gifts and souvenirs.Tippecanoe is centrally placed on the main street in Portree the bustling, picturesque 'capital' of Skye. We are open all year round providing a fun shopping experience for all ages. A wide range of carefully chosen prints, books, jewellery, candles, ceramics and cuddly toys....many locally made, many handmade in Scotland or fairly traded from around the world. Friendly service with a big smile too :-)
Reviewed By EdinburghGreenpea
I always try to buy a piece of art every time I go away but it’s usually something small, a print of about £20-£30 but I had worked hard throughout lockdown and decided to treat myself. It was going to be a piece of jewellery until I saw some art work I loved in Skye (Portree) . I had visited a couple of shops in the town, one of which I saw art I loved but disliked the way I heard the staff speaking to customers and the fact the art was sold as limited but not signed or numbered. I went to Tippecanoe and saw the same artist’s work but signed and numbered and also fully framed. The woman who served me was so chatty and friendly and absolutely understood that this was a big purchase for me. She was attentive to other customers while I was taking up her time. I found the shop inviting, the staff very friendly and the stock was extensive. I’d definitely go back and definitely recommend it to friends and family if they are ever in Skye
6. Jeremy Rossiter Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Up a little lane within walking distance from the centre of Portree you will find me, my art gallery and my art. From gifts to large paintings inspired by the local scenery, there is something here for everyone. Plenty of parking, a garden for the kids to run around in while you browse and always a warm welcome, so come on up!
7. Skyeworks Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Wonderful natural light gallery and gift shop representing Isle of Skye artists and maker. The gallery also houses boutique, independent label clothing, Harris tweed, silver jewellery and much more. It is above The Isle of Skye Baking Company, so it is recommended to visit for coffee and cake, a light lunch and some deli shopping combined with allowing time for Skyeworks Gallery.
8. Cuillin Crafts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
We are a friendly local shop showcasing our own Skye marble jewellery and the work of many local crafters.We also have a wide range of sterling silver, contemporary and celtic jewellery, fashion jewellery, Scottish gifts and Fairyglen soaps & bath products
9. Skye Blue Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Welcome to Skye Blue Gallery! Skye Blue is a a new, contemporary gallery & cafe with a spectacular setting near Kilt Rock. Resident artist Lynne Douglas is on site to help you choose from a large selection of luxury gifts and artworks inspired by the colours of the Hebridean landscape. Open all year! We are open all year round and located on the main road between The Quiraing and The Old Man of Storr at the north end of Skye. You can't miss us, Skye Blue is BLUE! Come and relax with some of our wonderful coffee and cake as you enjoy panoramic views of the Trotternish Ridge and Loch Mealt. And when it's cold outside, come in and warm yourself by our fire! A bit about us ... Lynne is a self taught photographer and painter, her work is inspired by the colours of Skye and the Outer Hebrides. Steven is a builder and has created the perfect setting for the art.
Reviewed By Cakencoffee
When many places were closed, we were delighted to find this marvellous gallery and coffee shop open so far up the island. They open all year. The owners are a delightful, friendly couple who took time to chat to all their customers and share their knowledge of the area. We had a great coffee and some lovely cake. The gallery and gift shop has some really nice items for sale at reasonable prices and the artwork shows some fantastic scenes of Skye along with some great abstract work. It's a stop we will now make any time we are on holiday in this area of Skye. Well worth a visit.
10. Edinbane Pottery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy817 - Phoenix, United States
I enjoyed seeing all of the pottery in this small shop by different potters. One potter was even working in clay in one area of the shop while we were there. I ended up purchasing a beautiful cup of sky blue and beige which will always make me think of the beautiful sea, sky and shore that is the Isle of Skye.
