Can you drive around Skye in a day?

How Long Should You Stay? You can drive around the Isle of Skye in half a day without stopping. But because there’s so much to see, I recommend spending at least 2 full days. Plus you should schedule an additional half day to drive up from Fort William, and another half day to get back.

Is Isle of Skye worth it?

While the Isle Skye is indeed a beautiful place, Scotland is so much more than this distant island. Surely, the Fairy Pools alone have made you chose the Isle of Skye for your holiday. Time for a reality check… Skye is beautiful – there is no denying – and it’s definitely worth a visit.

Where do you stop on the way to Skye?

7 Amazing Stops on an Edinburgh to Isle of Skye Road Trip

Calton Hill, Edinburgh. Calton Hill.
Buachaille Etive Mor, Glencoe. Buachaille Etive Mor.
Etive Beag, Glencoe. Etive Beag, Scotland.
Loch Atriochtan. Loch Atriochtan.
Glen Shiel. Glen Shiel.
Eilean Donan Castle. Eilean Donan Castle.
Old Man of Storr. Old Man of Storr.

Is Portree worth visiting?

Loved Portree, drove to the Isle of Skye, which I absolutely recommend anyone visiting Scotland do. The drive there is gorgeous, all the towns along the way and the scenery and castles and water and hills, and the town of Portree is so adorable and picturesque.

Are the midges bad in Skye?

Living and walking a lot on Skye we find that tales of midges do tend to get a bit exaggerated. As long as there is a breeze the midges will not bother you too much so best advice is to head up a hill. They are worst in damp, humid weather and they tend to hang around water and heather.

What is the best month to visit the Isle of Skye?

The weather is the best between May and September. However, the summer months, in particular July and August, are peak season.

Can you see the Northern Lights from the Isle of Skye?

Isle of Skye Skye is home to no less than nine Dark Sky Discovery Sites making it one of the best places in Scotland for stargazing, as well as hunting for the northern lights.