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Portree (Isle of Skye), Scotland

Portree is a harbour town and civil parish in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the main town and largest in the Isle of Skye, and lies within the Highland council area, around 74 miles (119 km) from its administrative centre of Inverness.

Type TownPopulation 2,281

Why go

  • Town on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

History

Portree is a harbour town and civil parish in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the main town and largest in the Isle of Skye, and lies within the Highland council area, around 74 miles (119 km) from its administrative centre of Inverness. It had a population of 2,281 in 2022. Around 939 people can speak Scottish Gaelic.

Restaurants & places to go

Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mar 16-Oct 15: Mo-Su 16:30-21:30; Oct 16-Mar 15: Mo-Su 16:30-21:00 · Bayfield Road, Portree, IV51 9EL · thefatpanda.co.uk
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Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating · Viewfield Road, Portree, IV51 9EU · gastaportrigh.co.uk
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:30-19:30; Fr-Sa off Features: outdoor seating · 5 The Green · cafesia.co.uk
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-12:00,17:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · Bank Street, Portree, IV51 9DA · tasteofindiaportree.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · Somerled Square, Portree, IV51 9EH · granary-skye.co.uk
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Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00 Features: dogs welcome · 8 Wentworth Street, Portree, IV51 9EJ · thehighlandcowshop.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · pizzaintheskye.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 18:00-20:45 Features: vegetarian options · 9 Bosville Terrace, Portree, IV51 9DG · dulsebrose.co.uk
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Airports

Broadford Airstrip (SKL) 18 mi to the centre
Ashaig, Highland, SCT, GB — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

waiting room
Ferry terminal · 7.5 mi from the centre
Outdoor
Sconser – Raasay
Ferry route · Caledonian MacBrayne
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Portree (Isle of Skye), Scotland — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: waiting room, 7.5 mi); routes include Sconser – Raasay.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Portree (Isle of Skye), Scotland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach