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Portree

Portree is the only city on the island Skye in Scotland. The Gaelic name is Port Rígh and means port of the king.

Map of Portree

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The name of this small (and only) port city goes back to a visit by the Scottish King James V in 1540.

getting there

The city is very well connected to the local road network and has the A87 also to access to the national trunk road system. Due to its central location, Portree is ideally positioned as a starting point for other activities and can always be reached quickly for a day trip. There is a parking lot for day visitors directly on the market square.

As the main town on the island, Portree is a traffic junction and can be easily reached by bus from other parts of the country (see also arrival in the island article here). The bus company Stagecoach has set up an island-wide bus network, so you can reach almost all places on Skye with at most one change, even if the waiting time for a bus can sometimes be quite long. The bus station is in Somerled Square.

Even if you can make excursions by ship from here, there is no ferry connection to Portree.

Sometimes the town is also a destination for cruise ships. You then anchor in the Bay of Portree and bring their passengers ashore with tender boats 1 Ferry terminal.

mobility

Portree is best explored on foot.

Tourist Attractions

Hemp view from Portree
  • 1  The Aros Experience, Viewfield Road, Portree IV51 9EU. Tel.: 44 14 78 61 36 49, Fax: (0)1478 613775, Email: . Island History Museum. Here is also some of the gold records from the Scottish folk rock band Runy issued.
  • Quay Street - The small street is lined with brightly painted houses on one side and ships dock on the other. Nice view of Loch Portree and Raasay Island.
  • 1  The Lump. Lookout point.last change: Jul. 2019

activities

Sports

  • Swimming pool, The Fingal Center (Portree High School, Viewfield Road). Tel.: 44 (0)845 8591006. Open: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Portree Riding & Trekking, signposted from the A87 to Dunvegan

Events

  • Isle of Skye Highland Games. The first Wednesday in August.

shop

  • 1  The Co-operative (short co-op, The cooperative supermarket chain operates the largest markets on the island, two in Portree and one in Broadford. The offer is very good, you get pretty much everything you can expect in terms of food, etc. The decor is modern and the staff friendly. Location right in the city, so hardly any parking spaces.), Bank St, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9DA. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612855. Open: Mon-Sun 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.Accepted payment methods: all major cards.
  • 2  The Co-operative (short co-op, The second branch is just outside the city, on the A87, and has a large car park. There is also an ATM and the ability to make copies.), Woodpark Road, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9HQ. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612483. Open: Mon-Sun 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Accepted payment methods: all major cards.
  • 3  Inside Out, Varragil House, The Green. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 611663. Here you can get sports and outdoor clothing, equipment and accessories.Open: Monday to Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • 4  Carmina Gadelica, Bank Street, Portree IV51 9DA. Tel.: 44 1478 612585. Books, maps, CD's.
  • 5  Emporium & Whiskey Shop, The Green, Portree IV51 9BT. Tel.: 44 1478 611601.

kitchen

  • 1  The Parlor (Isle of Skye Ice Cream, Centrally located, The Parlor is a good address for anyone who wants an ice cream, waffle, crepe, croissant, milk shake, juice, smoothie, sandwich, panini or just a coffee to go. The staff is very nice and the shop makes a very clean impression. The goods on offer are fresh and tasty. Unfortunately, there are no seats, so all offers are for better or worse to take away.), Wentworth St, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EJ. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 611681. Accepted payment methods: all major cards.
  • 3  Sea breezes, 2 Marine Buildings, Quay Street. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612016. Small fish restaurant in one of the colorful houses on the harbor. Reservations recommended.Open: The restaurant is open from April to the end of October, lunch from 12 noon to 2 pm (seasonal), dinner from 5 pm to 9.30 pm.
  • 4  The Granary, Somerled Square. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612873. There is everything here: from cakes to sandwiches and burgers to dinner.

nightlife

accommodation

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B&B

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Practical advice

  • 1  Tourist Information Center, Bayfield House, Portree, Isle of Skye IV51 9EL - Scotland, UK. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612137, Fax: 44 (0)1478 612141. Bayfield House is on the corner of Bayfield Road and Green Road, close to the harbor and the hospital.Open: all year round.

important phone number

  • 999 is the emergency number for the police, fire brigade and ambulance

trips

Since Portree is very central, everything on the island can be easily reached:

  • Trotternish - The peninsula is north of Portree. Worth seeing are e.g. the Kilt Rock, the Museum of Island Life or the Fairy Glen.
  • The Central area with the Minginish Peninsula and the Cuillin Mountains lies south of Portree. Worth seeing are the Talisker Distillery, Talisker Bay and Loch Coruisk
  • The Duirinish and Waternish peninsulas are in the Northwest from Portree. Worth seeing include Neist Point, Dunvegan Castle and the hamlet of Stein.

Boat tours

  • Brigadoon Boat Trips, in Portree harbor. Tel.: 44 (0)1478 612641. Boat trips in the Sound of Raasay, you can see seals and golden eagles, sometimes otters and dolphins.Open: trips 4 times a day, 2 hours each.Price: Adults £ 18.
  • MV Stardust, in Portree harbor. Tel.: 44 (0)7798 743858, 44 (0)7795 385581. Excursions to Bonnie Prince Charlie's Cave, Isle of Rona and St. Kilda are also offered.Open: trips 4 times a day for 1 to 2 hours in the Sound of Raasay.

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