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Sheep fanks at Kilvaxter One of several large sheep enclosures ranged along the bottom of the hill to the east of Kilvaxter.
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Croftland at Linicro Looking towards the western slopes of Suidh'a'Mhinn.
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Ruined house in Kilmuir
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Cuillin Hills Hotel

Cuillin Hills Hotel

4 out of 5
Scorrybreac Road Portree Scotland
The price is NZ$250 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$250
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (587 reviews)
Room perfect

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Cuillin Hills Hotel
Bracken Hide Hotel

Bracken Hide Hotel

4 out of 5
Struan Rd Portree Scotland
The price is NZ$410 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$410
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Skye ...
9/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
Beautiful spot, great sauna and plunge pool! Really lovely staff!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Bracken Hide Hotel
The Skye Inn

The Skye Inn

4 out of 5
Springfield Road Portree Scotland
Stay at this hotel in Portree. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Skye ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (313 reviews)
Staff was very friendly. Everything was clean and orderly. There are fans in the bathroom, which if you're travelled anywhere in the UK, you know that's a rarity. They even have an Inn kitty who is mischievous but adorable.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Dunvegan Camping Pods

Dunvegan Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Kilmuir Dunvegan Scotland
Stay at this campsite in Dunvegan. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Dunvegan Castle and Macleod's Tables are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (82 reviews)
Our stay was amazing! Great accommodations! Our hosts were so helpful and kind! Loved our stay!

Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Dunvegan Camping Pods
Traditional Croft House, modern interior, in stunning landscape, near the coast.

Traditional Croft House, modern interior, in stunning landscape, near the coast.

Near Staffin Isle of Skye
Stay at this cottage in Kilmuir. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (248 reviews)
Lorraine was super responsive and even left a lovely note for us upon arrival. The home was so cozy and just wonderful!! No issues at all and would definitely stay here again when we come back to Scotland.

Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Traditional Croft House, modern interior, in stunning landscape, near the coast.
Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach

Staffin Scotland
Stay at this cabin in Staffin. Enjoy a garden, patios and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Quiraing and Skyelight Candles are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (41 reviews)
The cabin was amazing! We loved the location and the view. The cabin had everything you would need, with some additional special touches to make you feel at home. The welcome basket was a wonderful surprise.

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Luxury self-catering cabin - panoramic mountain views, short walk from the beach
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Taken with a DJI phantom 4 pro. Sadly slowly falling into the sea and limited access. Taken just before sunset. #BVStrove #InStone

Duntulm Castle

4/5(2 reviews)

After visiting Duntulm Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Duntulm. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Duntulm Castle
Scotland

Skye Museum of Island Life

3/5(2 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Skye Museum of Island Life in Kilmuir. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Skye Museum of Island Life

Flora Macdonald's Grave

3/5(2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kilmuir when you spend time at Flora Macdonald's Grave. While you're here, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Flora Macdonald's Grave