Was just wondering if there were any quality second-hand/charity shops on Skye? Particularly looking for jigsaw puzzles to do with extended family while I'm up there.

Hello r/Skye!

My partner and I are going to be in Skye for a couple nights next month, August 20-22, and can’t find a single place to stay for those two nights. Any off the radar suggestions for a couple of Americans? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, George

Hello folks,

Some friends and I are visiting, and are looking for a place to watch the Euros.

We're currently in Portree and our campsite is at Brittle.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

We are doing the Skye trail and have just hiked from Elgol to camasunary bothy. I am kind of afraid of heights and this exposed section of the trail was really difficult for me mentally.

I was wondering how exposed and scary the trotternish ridge is. Is it worse than the elgol-camasunary bay part in terms of exposed trail and risk of falling and dying? I know that it’s a gruelling hike, but how scary is it?

Thanks in advance!

Hello we are visiting Skye for our elopement and wondering if there is any karaoke in Portree?

Hello! I’m wondering how the public transportation in isle of skye works, can I buy tickets for the local bus when I go on the bus? Or do I have to buy tickets before going on the bus? I have a hard time finding information online. And which app is the best to use? And if you have any extra tips or information that will be useful please let me know!:)))

I live in Thailand and even though I was at uni in Scotland for 5+ years I never ventured north of Perth. This year I am making 2 trips to the UK for my daughters' graduations, in July and in October and really feel it's time to see Skye. Should I come in July? Is Skye packed out with tourists then? Or would October be better, risking more bad weather?

I'm in Edinburgh, been looking at the west coast and isles for their fishing/species. It would seem that there is a lot of skate in the west coast around Oban but I've not heard any mention of them in Skye. It would seem that Skye is predominantly pollock, at least from the shore. Are there many other species available from shore or boat such as cod, haddock, ling, skate, flatfish etc? Thanks.

I know this may be a bit of a big ask here on the interweb, but I thought I would give it a try. Will be traveling to the Isle of skye to stay for about a week in a few weeks. I have not had nearly enough time to plan as I normally do. We are looking for some decent hikes/scrambles that will take between 6-8 hours. I realize this is a bit of a stretch to find this type of advice here, but if anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them. I am somewhat sad to hear that the Isle has become seemingly much more commercial than it was 15 years ago when I last visited. Thanks in advance.

hi, coming to Skye after again (this time to do Skye trail) and asking here for potential literature (or even movies, documentaries, ...) recommendation.

I have Cicerone Skye Trail book but I am more interested in some books about history of Isle of Skye and then geomorphology, geology and biology and similar, so something beyond the scope of tourist guides. If you have any, please comment. Thanks all.

Hey folks,

I've lived on Skye for quite a few years now and have visited a good few of the Trig points just whilst out hill walking but I've recently had the thought of actually trying to visit all 56 around Skye. I figured it'd be interesting to share the journey (however long it takes) and would love to get a little feedback on my first walk up Chumhaing near Portree.

Any constructive criticism or suggestions are appreciated so I can improve what's already there and hopefully improve the quality of future posts too.

https://theskye56.com/

Artists and Creatives from across the Isle of Skye and the Ross-Shire region are featuring their amazing work at Dwellings Art Gallery this May for anyone to view and purchase.

Just before the Skye bridge, in Kyle Of Lochalsh, why not pop into Dwellings Art Gallery at the Old Bakehouse Gallery and see the work of local creatives.

Shop local to support local artists and pick up authentic local souvenirs or new decor for your home from now to the 24th of May.

Find out more about the gallery and all the amazing works their featuring from artists across Skye, here; https://www.facebook.com/createartshop

Looking for some advice on the best hike options on Skye for coastal outlooks. We have specifically been evaluating some hikes to Brothers point or Rubha Hunish on the Trotternish peninsula. We are also planning to do Neist point, and wondering if either of these two hikes would really compare? We’re limited on time so just trying to evaluate if these are good spots to tack onto the itinerary.

Hey there, hoping someone who visited recently or perhaps a kind local could put my mind at ease.

I booked a couple rooms for a trip to skye in June at the Greenacres Guest House in Portree, via their website. Got an automated confirmation email...easy.

However, when I reached out with a question via email, I didn't hear back. I tried calling and only reached a voicemail without a recorded greeting. Digging deeper, I can't find any reviews posted in the past year.

Needless to say it's been a couple days and I'm getting worried. Did I book a room at a b&b that has closed? I'm hoping they're just slow to respond, but if something's up I gotta find a backup place to stay and fast.

Thank you all in advance!

Planning on renting a campervan and heading up to Skye from Thursday to Monday this week, should we book campsites in advance? (I realise it’s not very much in advance lol) I'd love to park up for the night with a beautiful view, so if you've any recommendations for sites with a view, then great!

Clueless as to where to start to be honest, so any campsite recommendations in general would be much appreciated.

Old Man of Storr, Eilean Donan Castle, Portree, Fairy Glen - usual spots is the plan 😊

Are there any camping/glamping spots in isle of skye that provide the necessary equipment to sleep there? I’m visiting in a couple of days and would like to have this experience without having to buy tents, sleeping bags… Any recommendations?

If not, where can I find a good place to rent aside from airbnb and booking.com? We’re a group of 5, visiting in a week, and it seems impossible to find a reasonably priced house to rent.

I realize Portee is a small town and this might be a completely ridiculous question... but is there a taxi service for local service just within Portee? I booked accommodations just outside of Portee and am curious if there's tax for hire just within the city to take you home after dinner and drinks. I'm only finding taxies for hire for tours around the island.

I took a photo of two ladies on the trail past Loch Lanaig. I said I’d get it to you when we passed each other but we never did. If this is you, DM me. Hope you enjoyed the beautiful weather!

Planning on coming to Skye for 2 nights in June with my mum who can walk but not long distances and wouldn’t want her to try and scramble any rocky hills. Is two nights too much to get a feel for Skye when we won’t be trekking much? We’re happy to visit castles and other attractions on the island but conscious that she won’t be able to walk for long distances. Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

So we arrived to Portree this evening only to realize that the weather will be poor for the next three days that we are here.

We had planned to do loads of hiking, and normally we wouldn’t let rain stop us, but the forecast calls for strong winds.

So we are looking for suggestions

• any hikes that are doable in spite of the weather / that are more sheltered?
• if we can’t hike, then what? Help us discern between the legitimately interesting indoor activities vs the tourist trap ones.

Thank you so much!

Hello,

The accommodation we booked at the North of Skye has cancelled our booking for this weekend because of a big storm.

I would like to know it is safe / worth the visit to come even if there is a storm.

If yes, any recommendation would be helpful to find an available pods/cottage/lodges/b&b?

Thanks!

So, it seems that tourist season has well and truly arrived as of this weekend. Getting around the island yesterday was a nightmare.

One super important request from a local; as you're driving around, please look in your rearview mirror every few minutes. If there's a large tailback of traffic behind you, please pull over to let them pass.

The A87 is a single carriageway trunk road with a speed limit of 60mph (97kph) for most of its length. Whilst you may be enjoying pootling along at 35mph (56kph) lazily admiring the scenery, some of us do live and work here, and have places to be and things to do. Opportunities to overtake can be limited, especially when the island is busy, meaning that your slow driving can double our journey times.

Thanks.

PS: Oh, also don't suddenly stand on the brakes to take a picture of sheep or highland cows. Keep going and find somewhere safe to pull over. Thanks. 😀

I am a primary teacher in Fife, well, trying to be. There are no jobs. I have been coming to Skye for years since I was a child and love it, it feels like a second home. I could see me and my children moving there for a change of pace. But I was wondering if jobs came up there, or if the situation is just as dire

Hi! I’m wondering if April is a good time to visit. I’ll be at a harp festival in Edinburgh then on April 10th would head up to Kyle by train to grab a rental car the next morning to spend two nights on the island. It’s a long train ride in both directions from Edinburgh so want to check if it’s worth while in April.

Thanks so much!

I’ve read that Torrin pools might be a good alternative to Fairy pools. Are there any good trails surrounding that area as well as Glenbrittle? I did some searching on AllTrails but nothing is really popping out at me.