Portree (/ p ɔːr ˈ t r iː /; Scottish Gaelic: Port Rìgh, pronounced [pʰɔrˠʃt̪ˈɾiː]) is the capital [2] and largest town of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. [3] It is a civil parish and lies within the Highland council area, around 74 miles (119 …

The main industries are tourism, agriculture, fishing, and forestry. Skye is part of the Highland Council local government area and wholly within the historic county of Inverness-shire. The island's largest settlement is Portree, which is also its …

The village of Portree, situated on the east side of Skye overlooking a sheltered bay, is the capital of the island. It is surrounded by hills - Ben Tianavaig to the south and Suidh Fhinn or Fingal’s Seat to the west, both about 1000ft (413m and 312m respectively) and Ben Chrachaig, much lower (144m) to the north.

The capital town of Skye is Portree. Larger villages include Dunvegan, Broadford and Kyleakin.

The Isle of Skye is the largest of the Inner Hebrides with the busy town of Portree as its capital. Skye can be reached by ferry from Mallaig to Armadale within 30 minutes or over the 700 meters long Skye bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh to Kyleakin.

Portree is the Captial of Skye. It has a selection of local shops, banks, hotels, a small hospital and an eclectic choice of cafés, restaurants and pubs.

Jul 28, 2023 · Planning a trip to the Isle of Skye and wondering what to do in Portree, Scotland? I’ve spent a week in Skye’s capital town and I’m sharing the best things to do in Portree, the best hotels, and where to eat.

Aug 25, 2024 · Skye (Scottish Gaelic An t-Eilean Sgitheanach), often referred to as the Isle of Skye, is the largest of the Inner Hebridean islands located off the west coast of Scotland. The capital and largest town on the island is the picturesque port of Portree.

May 21, 2022 · Skye’s capital, Portree, sits at the southern end of Trotternish on the banks of Loch Portree and is the obvious starting point for travelling around the Trotternish loop. Portree is the largest village on the island and you can enjoy a hot breakfast and cup of tea or coffee to begin your day.

Skye is the largest, and arguably best known, of Scotland's Inner Hebrides. You join Skye from the mainland via the Skye bridge. The Cuillin Hills dominate the landscape. Explore Trotternish to see strange peaks, peculiar rock formations and fairy-tale waterfalls. Skye has strong links with clan battles, the Jacobite Rising and the Highland ...