Top 5 Things to Do on the Isle of Skye

The Isle of Skye is an island that is 50 miles long and the largest of the Inner Hebrides in Scotland. The Isle of Skye has not only beautiful beaches, but is also filled with history and activities perfect for your next trip!

Fairy Pools

This beautiful area is very easy to reach, although is considered a hike, but the multiple waterfalls, seemingly vibrant blue & green in color, with cold swimmable pools make the walk worth it!

The Skye Museum of Island Life

Step back in time and experience how islanders really lived at the unique and informative Skye Museum of Island Life. Thatched cottages, old tools…see what it was like in days gone by.

Glenbrittle Beach

If a trip to the beach is what you’re looking for, this beautiful beach in the Isle of Skye could be exactly what you need. Loch Brittle beach is a volcanic black sandy beach at the head of Loch Brittle below the Cuillin Mountains.

Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle is situated on its own small island, with access via a footbridge. The castle is one of the most recognisable, as it is the most photographed castle in all of Scotland. The castle was built during the 13th century.

Torabhaig Distillery

Torabhaig has been a fully operational Single Malt Scotch Whisky distillery since January 2017, the first to be built on Skye in 190 years and only the second legal malt whisky distillery ever to operate on the island.  

Find out what else the Isle of Skye has to offer by visiting the Isle of Skye destination page here!