Eilean Donan Castle
This is actually right off Skye, but I'd still suggest you stop here. At high tide this castle is surrounded by water and only accessible by bridge! They offer audio tours, which I would highly recommend doing to understand the history of Eilean Donan.
See MoreFairy Pools
So, tehcnically, the Fairy Pools were closed for road maintence when we went (as in it had literally shut down that morning) and I didn't get to see them, but we are going to plan another trip back just to do this hike and get a look at this gorgeous and mythical pool.
See MoreSligachan Old Bridge
This is the infamous bridge where placing your face in the water underneath it for 10 seconds will grant you beauty! My spouse and I both did it, and I can say with certainty we have never been more gorgeous than when we pulled our faces out of the icy water after ten seconds, sputtering, and wondering if our noses would fall off. I'd highly recommend videoing your friends doing it, we laughed so hard we almost cried.
See MorePortree Harbour
Portree is the "big town" on the island! That being said, it's still fairly small. The colorful houses along the harbor are adorable, and the shops sell amazing woolen goods. Seriously, you can't leave here without getting a sweater, they're magical.
See MorePortree Knitwear Company
Seriously, buy a sweater from here. I'll die on this hill: good wool is not itchy! And they sell good wool.
See MoreThe Storr
There are lots of places on Skye that you can either hike, or appreciate from afar and The Storr is one of them! The Old Man of Storr offers one of the best views on the island so I'd highly recommend hiking it if the weather is clear.
See MoreKilt Rock
Named for its shape, this tumbling cliff features a massive waterfall spilling over its edge and into the ocean. It's a wonderful lookout point that you can easily drive to, and it's one of the locations where dinosaur footprints have been found on Skye. They've since been removed and placed in a museum, but it's nice to know you're standing where giants once roamed.
See MoreAn Corran Beach
If you're looking to actually see dinosaur footprints, then this is your stop! Make sure to come at low tide if you want to see them, as they're only visible when the water is out. If you're not so fussed about that, this beach is still perfect for a stroll.
See MoreQuiraing
Quiraing is another amazing viewpoint on Skye! You can drive up to this one, but be warned, the road is steep, twisting, and narrow! At one point, we had to back up to a pullout to let a bus by. The view, however, was to die for. If it's a clear day I'd recommend doing the hike to get to the very top of Quiraing.
See MoreThe Fairy Glen
Walking through the Fairy Glen will make you understand why the stories of the fae are so prevalent in Scottish folklore. This is a place unlike any I've ever been to before—the ground formation is incredibly unique, and the lush grass and moss covering everything add to its charms.
See MoreCoral Beach
This beach will require a bit of (easy) hiking through some coo pastures, and every point along the way is gorgeous! This is a white sand beach with a small reef off of it and you can find coral if you go sand combing. The water in the small bay is a gorgeous turquoise as well, it was all around a stunner.
See MoreDunvegan Castle & Gardens
Scotland is famous for its castles and Dunvegan is a gorgeous one! It's closed for part of the year, so make sure to check its schedule if you want to go inside! If not, this isn't something you can see from the road, it's tucked back in the woods along the coast.
See MoreNeist Point Lighthouse
If you don't like steep trails, this may not be the stop for you. The lighthouse is gorgeous and well worth seeing, but there's quite a steep hill to get down to (and then back out from) it. Still, I'd really recommend going to see the lighthouse—we ended up sitting in our car for an hour for some weather to pass, and it was still worth every bit of effort.
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