Top Things to do in Isle of Skye
The 5 Best Specialty Museums in Isle of Skye, Scotland
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. Colbost Croft Museum
2. Giant Angus Macaskill Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 126 reviews
Reviewed By spy777 - Burton upon Trent, United Kingdom
We chanced upon this museum on our travels around Scotland. The gentleman who looks after the museum is a real character. Full of knowledge and pride. Cheap to enter and worth every penny. A fascinating story of this very tall Scottish man (and General Tom Thumb). Full-size model and the story about him. Ideal for all ages.
3. Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Explore the heritage of Skye and Lochalsh through our diverse collections. Whether your interest is local or family history, or you have a spare hour to browse our changing exhibitions, there is something to appeal to everyone. Due to on-going works to refurbish the Elgin Hostel, Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre is relocating to the 1st floor mezzanine of Portree Library, which is adjacent to the Elgin Hostel in the Fingal Centre of the Portree High School Community Campus. A selection of the Centre's most frequently used resources will also be moved there for customers' use and a full remote enquiry service, via e-mail and telephone, will continue to be available.
4. Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 618 reviews
Visit our stunning Highland estate on Sleat, on the southern tip of the magical Isle of Skye. Wander through glorious gardens set around the imposing ruins of Armadale Castle, former home of Clan Donald in the Isle of Skye. Explore 40 acres of beautiful woodland walks and enjoy spectacular views over the sea to the majestic mountains of Knoydart. Learn about Highland history in our fascinating Museum of the Isles, Skye's only Museums Galleries Scotland accredited museum. Stay in our well-equipped self-catering holiday lodges and luxury suites. Armadale Castle, Garden & Museum is a Visit Scotland 5 Star Visitor Attraction at the heart of a 20,000 acre estate, operated by registered charity the Clan Donald Lands Trust.
Reviewed By HH639 - Raalte, The Netherlands
We have been here some years ago and wanted to come back. We started at the very atmospheric cafe in the former stables for a simple lunch and enjoyed it. Not very many decades ago the castle was still intact. But if you want to visit Armadale Castle now be prepared to see ruins only from the outside (for safety reasons). It's impressive nevertheless. The Gardens are beautiful and well looked after, varied and with some old trees. It a nice place to wander around. The small museum in a modern building is especially attractive for those interested in the history of the Clan MacDonald.
