Top 7 Geologic Formations in Isle of Skye, Scotland

July 6, 2021 Natalie Tallman

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.
Restaurants in Isle of Skye

1. 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.

2. Trotternish Ridge

Scotland
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5.0 based on 72 reviews

Trotternish Ridge

3. Trotternish Ridge

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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Trotternish Ridge

4. 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.

5. Neist Point

Glendale Scotland http://www.isleofskye.com/skye-guide/top-ten-skye-walks/neist-point-lighthouse
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4.5 based on 1,886 reviews

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.

6. Kilt Rock

Scotland
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4.5 based on 1,777 reviews

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.

7. Ben Tianavaig

Camustianavaig Scotland
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Ben Tianavaig

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