Scottish Islands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Isle of Mull showing a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Stromness showing tranquil scenes and rocky coastline
Isle of Skye showing rocky coastline, mountains and a lighthouse
Isle of Mull showing fishing, a coastal town and a bay or harbour
Isle of Skye which includes mountains, tranquil scenes and a river or creek

Where to stay in Scottish Islands

Portree which includes rocky coastline

Portree Town

If you're spending some time in Portree Town, Somerled Square and Portree Harbour are top sights worth seeing.

Portree Town
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Broadford

Unique features of Broadford include the restaurants and seaside views. Make a stop by Isle of Skye Market Square or Magpie while you're exploring the area.

Broadford
Talisker Distillery

Carbost

If you're spending some time in Carbost, Talisker Distillery and Isle of Skye Oysters are top sights worth seeing.

Carbost
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Edinbane

Be sure to enjoy the restaurants and waterfront views while you're in Edinbane, and make a trip to Skeabost Golf Course if you have time to see some sights in the nearby area.

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Breakish

While Breakish isn't home to many top sights, Isle of Skye Market Square and Skye Bridge are some notable places to visit nearby.

Breakish
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Ardvasar

Travellers enjoy Ardvasar for its museums and monuments. Consider checking out Museum of the Isles while you're in the area.

Ardvasar
Dunollie Hotel

Dunollie Hotel

3 out of 5
Broadford, Strath, Scotland
The price is £189 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
£189
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star beach hotel in Strath. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
6.8/10 (951 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay and the breakfast in particular."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025

Dunollie Hotel
Isle of Skye Guest house

Isle of Skye Guest house

3 out of 5
Kyleakin Roundabout, Kyleakin, Scotland
The price is £230 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
£230
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star guesthouse in Kyleakin. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular attractions Skye Bridge ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (294 reviews)
"Lovely BnB."

Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025

Isle of Skye Guest house
Bracken Hide Hotel

Bracken Hide Hotel

4 out of 5
Struan Rd, Portree, Scotland
The price is £503 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£503
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (216 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"Staying here was a wonderful experience, from the service to the ambiance. It's close to town but peacefully removed from it as well. We loved staying in the cabins and wish we could have stayed longer. The breakfast was also delicious!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Bracken Hide Hotel
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Ardcana

Ardcana

3.5 out of 5
23 Lower Breakish, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions Magpie and Giant MacAskill Musuem are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Fabulous space with stunning views. Perfect for our stay and made a great base for exploring the island."

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Ardcana
House Of Juniper - The Cabins

House Of Juniper - The Cabins

2 out of 5
The Cabins, Lower Harrapool, Broadford, Strath, Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Strath. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a bar/lounge. Popular attractions Magpie and Isle of Skye Market Square are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Juniper Cabins. It was clean, quiet, comfortable with delicious(but pricey )food at the restaurant on property. We would recommend."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

House Of Juniper - The Cabins
Cosy Hebridean Cottage overlooking the Atlantic on the west coast of North Uist

Cosy Hebridean Cottage overlooking the Atlantic on the west coast of North Uist

Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides
Stay at this cottage in Isle of North Uist. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions Traigh nam Faoghailean and Balranald RSPB Reserve are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
Great Week on North Uist
"Had a great week in the superb Kettle Cottage, great location with open views to the sea - great sunsets. The kitchen was fully equipped, the bedroom had loads of space and bed very comfortable. Great walks from the cottage door or short drive away. All round great week and would hope to return"

Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025

Cosy Hebridean Cottage overlooking the Atlantic on the west coast of North Uist
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Popular places to visit

Fairy Pools

Fairy Pools

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Fairy Pools during your travels in Minginish.

Fairy Pools
Portree Harbour featuring a bay or harbour and boating

Portree Harbour

Observe fishing boats coming ashore and dine on fresh seafood in a waterside restaurant at this picturesque harbor.

Portree Harbour
Talisker Distillery featuring mountains, heritage elements and street scenes

Talisker Distillery

Tour a working whisky distillery and sip a dram of the smoky yet sweet single-malt Scotch produced here.

Talisker Distillery
Dunvegan Castle featuring heritage architecture, a castle and tranquil scenes

Dunvegan Castle

Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Dunvegan Castle
Old Man of Storr which includes tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a monument

Old Man of Storr

Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

Old Man of Storr
Luskentyre Beach

Luskentyre Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Luskentyre Beach during your travels in Harris? Stroll along the sandy beaches or discover the area's mountain views.

Luskentyre Beach

Cities near Scottish Islands

Photo by Phyllis Robb

Benbecula

Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra

Campbeltown

Campbeltown

Fair Isle

Fair Isle