Hi r/Skye

I have a chance to buy a home on Skye woth my partner, Portree specifically. Looking for a reality/sense check. We'd fully jump in both feet, sell up, relocate full time and the Island would become our new home.

I have a few questions and would appreciate a non-romanticised realistic view.

1. What's the "community" like in Portree? I've been on holiday, not met many locals, mainly seasonal staff. I'm worried if we moved we'd struggle to make friends/find a community (we gym, enjoy the pub, and would probably become more outdoorsy than we are in the city we currently live in.

2. How bad is the weather, like i get it's western isles, it's going to be rainy, does Portree get a Summer?

3. Locals, what's your view on people moving to the island? We'd be incomers but not to buy a house and rent it out to holiday-makers, still we'd be taking a house that a local may have bought. I'd hate for us to relocate and be shunned for want of a better word.

4. Incomers, what did you under-estimate/wish you knew before relocating?

5. How busy is tourist season, i've nothing against it, i guess it sustains a lot of jobs but in reality, is Portree "usable" in the height of Summer (pubs/restaurants etc)

The island is stunning, we want a change of pace and both work remotely. Being sociable is important to us though, we dom't want to be stuck in the house because nobody goes out or because it's packed with tourists.

Anything else I haven't considered but should?

TL:DR Maybe moving to Skye (Portree) permenantly, good move or not?

Hikers of Skye, I'm planning a Skye trail next year, top to bottom, can anyone tell me if this route is feasible for crossing Blà Bheinn and how hard would it be please? One of our group is older and isn't brilliant at scrambling.

https://explore.osmaps.com/route/22117224/day-2-skye-trail-bla-bheinn-to-slig?lat=57.2485&lon=-6.16128&zoom=11.4277&style=Leisure&type=2d

I looked up some previous posts similar to what I'm looking for but I'm hoping to get some recommendations/answers based on my specific situation. My partner and I are visiting Skye mid April and staying at Viewfield House. We're from the US and it's our first time across the pond! I want our trip to be more or less casual and not on too much of a strict schedule but I keep seeing things about making reservations being essential so I'm nervous about what to do. Any tips/recommendations/thoughts would be super helpful!

Here's our itinerary; subject to change and we will adjust as we need to

Day 1: Traveling from Edinburgh, plan to rent a car in Armadale and head over to Portree to check in to our room and get dinner.

Day 2: Traveling to Western Skye - starting at Coral Beach, then to Dunvegan by around lunch, Neist Point, Down through the Fairy Pools, then back to Portree. Is there a place to get dinner between the fairy pools and Viewfield House? Or any other reccs?

Day 3: Starting the morning with a boat tour and then driving around the Trotternish Loop to see what we have time for.

Open to any feedback, but I'm mostly worried about reservations, etc. We're not really trying to go anywhere super fancy either...just want some good local food :) TIA!

Hello there!! Just wanted to asked if anyone knows the approx. costs for a taxi ride from Uig -> Portree or Portree -> Uig in March 2025

Thank you!

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I will be taking the bus from Glasgow Buchnanan Street to the Isle of Skye soon and just bought my ticket. In the Mail, it says „Each customer may take one piece of luggage i.e. a medium sized suitcase or rucksack. Please ensure that your luggage is clearly labelled displaying your final destination. Hand luggage can also be taken inside the coach.“

I have one big bagpack and a smaller hand luggage rucksack. Am I allowed to take both or is it an either luggage or hand luggage thing?

Okay, I know I’m late to the party trying to book a place for three adults in late May (26-28), but is there an event that I’m not aware of on the Isle that week? Vacancies the week before and after, but not that specific week. Any idea what’s up?

Anyone know of a shuttle direct from Portree to Inverness airport? My research shows there are buses 2x a day from Portree to Inverness bus station. Then I imagine I would take a taxi from the Inverness station to the airport. Just wondering if anyone knows of a more direct route (Portree=>Inv airport). Thanks so much!

Hello! My husband and I are taking our first trip to Scotland in mid April and we are very excited to see beautiful Skye. I’m posting because I am hoping to get the most accurate assessment of the Old Man of Storr hike to determine if it is feasible for us. A little background: my husband has had a chronic medical condition since childhood and this impacts his flexibility and joint mobility. That being said he remains active, works out regularly and tries to do what he can. I’m specifically looking for some information on Old Man of Storr. I’ve tried to do a lot of research on my own, looking at photos, reading accounts of others, watching videos etc. but they only go so far. We understand we won’t be able to do the full hike and will have to be mindful of the weather and how it impacts the trail.

Old Man of Storr - from what I’ve gathered the first part of the trail is steep but fairly level footing. I’ve seen some information that there is a point where the trail splits and if you go left it brings you to Old Man of Storr and if you go right it takes you to the best views of Old Man of Storr. Can anyone provide some description of the trail if you choose the right trail directly to the view point?

Thank you for your help!

Is it possible to take a taxi from the south of the island (Armadale) to Uig? Can anyone recommend a taxi company? Also, price wise - would this be expensive? Roughly, what would the cost be?

Hello, I am looking for a van service (individual or company) for 5 adults from Portree to Ft William. Does anyone know if a service exists on Skye? Thank you.

I just moved to Dunvegan and I'm looking to book an intensive driving course. Ideally looking to learn manual but happy to compromise with automatic if that's all that's available. :-)

Are grocery deliveries a thing?

I've just moved to Portree and I'm hoping to pick up a TV in Dunvegan. I don't drive haven't had much luck with the local taxi companies so I was wondering if anyone would give a lift there and back for a fair price, or suggest alternative transport?

Hello, My husband and I will be travelling to Scotland for the first time this year, and would like to stay a few nights on Skye. We will not have a car. I am thinking around the end of September or beginning of October. I would love to see Mealt Falls, Brothers Point, and find some wildlife to spot. Are these doable with no car? How reliable/expensive are the buses/taxis? Do people hitch hike to places? I'm worried about getting to the sights, but also getting back to town at the end of the day. I would prefer to vacation at our own pace, so I am not too keen on the day tour idea. But I am not sure how realistic that is. Thanks for any feedback you can give me!

Hello. I wanted to ask if anyone had any opinions on the road from Uig to Staffin.

At the beginning of may I'll be doing a road trip through Scotland. Despite not having much time I wanted to add 1 day in Skye. To do so, I think that the fairy glen and quiraing are the sites I am most interested in.

I saw some videos of the road up to quiraing and it doesn't look like the "safest" path for a new driver that never drove on the left side. Thank you.

Hello - my gf and I have booked a Defender with a tent on top to see the Isle for ~3 days.

I have a couple of questions:

• Looking to understand if we need to book "camp sites" as we travel around (basically places to park the car where we can sleep)
• Any must-see places / hikes / bars / tavern / bed and breakfasts recommendations

Thank you in advance!

Hi

I'd like to know what could be the chance to get the booked ferry on july from skye to the outer hebdrides. It is all weather dependent but statistically how many bad days we have in june/july?

Hey folks! Will be visiting the Isle of Skye in Mid March for 4 nights.

Have done a decent amount of research, but i still have some questions. Ill be staying in Portree, and wont be driving. Will have to rely on public transport. Mainly interested in sightseeing.

• I've read weather will be unpredictable. With that in mind, any full day/half day hikes that are feasible from portree? Some i have in mind are the Quiraing and Storr, which both seem to have easier trails.
• what would you guys recommend to do in portree after the sun sets?
• from what i see, all boat tours etc only start up in April. Are there any that run in March? And speaking of tours, would it be advisable to take a day tour from portree on arrival so cover all the "must-sees" with a vehicle and then decide on my own from then?
• any other tips/recommendations?

Thanks a lot, and i look forward to visiting!

Is there anywhere to play on or near Skye? I see ice rinks in Inverness and Aviemore but something on Skye itself would be awesome

I'm looking to surprise my fiancee with a trip to isle of skye for her 30th birthday. Neither of us have ever been before so looking for some advice on pretty much everything! Do people recommend staying in one place and driving around or booking multiple places. Will realistically be going for a long weekend. Any hotels, b&bs, restaurant or sight seeing tips welcome!

I will be visiting Skye at the end of April and would like to get some food recommendations. We will have a car and are open to any budget. I know reservations are essential, so I want to get this out of the way now!

Day 1: Leaving Ft. William and heading to Skye. I would like to get lunch somewhere near Old Mann of Storr or An Corran Beach. Checking into our Airbnb and hoping to get dinner somewhere in Portree.

Day 2: At lunchtime, we will be near the fairy pools. I was thinking about trying the Oyster Shed. For dinner, we will be ending our day near the Dunvegan Castle

Day 3: Leaving Isle of Skye and heading toward Edinburgh. Would love to get breakfast on Skye and lunch near Stirling Castle.

I know it's not a lot of time on Skye, but this was what we could fit into our trip! We will also spend an additional 3 days in Edinburgh if anyone has any recommendations.

I’ve been offered a new job (accommodation is provided) which I have decided to accept. Can anyone share a bit more about what life is like? I will be moving away alone which I am fine with, however I’m a very sociable person, so I want to know if anyone could recommend places where I could make some new pals!

Calling people who are from/often in the Isle of Skye, am I completely crazy thinking I can do the Skye trail at the end of July considering it's midges season?

Ideally I want to catch warm days/nights and least chance of rain