PORTREE, CENTRAL SKYE AND RAASAY

ISLE OF RAASAY AND CALUMS ROAD    A 15 minute ferry crossing from Skye(take the ferry at Sconsor), lies the beautiful fertile island of Raasay. Home of the late celebrated poet Sorley MacLean, the island is rich in history. Climb Dun Caan, an extinct volcano in the centre of the island, visit the ruin of Brochel Castle, once the clan seat of the Macleod’s of Raasay, and take a walk or drive along Calum’s Road 3,000 yards long and constructed single-handedly, over a ten year period by Calum Macleod from Arnish at the far North of the island.

GLENBRITTLE   The starting point for many walkers/climbers who wish to experience the famous black Cuillin Mountains of Skye.

TALISKER DISTILLERY   Take a tour around the whisky distillery, on the shores of Loch Harport, which was built in 1830 and produces Skye’s only single malt.

BRAES   The site of the battle of Braes during which crofters, inspired by the land struggle in Ireland rose up against their landlords.  Legislation was later passed giving rights to crofters. A monument stands at Braes to commemorate the event.

PORTREE   The main town on Skye has a pretty, colourful harbour and plenty of shops, restaurants and galleries and other tourist attractions.

SLIGACHAN   Worth stopping for fantastic view of the famous Cuillin mountains, with the rounded red Cuillin on one side and the dramatic peaks of the Black Cuillin on the other.

Other Main Attractions Not To Be Missed:

South West Ross - More Info:-

South Skye and Sleat - More Info:-

North East Skye - More Info:-

North West Skye - More Info:-