View on Portree before sunset, Isle of Skye, Scotland

Getting to the Isle of Skye

On our doorstep

Once you have arrived in Portree, follow these directions from Somerled Square.

  • Exit Somerled Square via the road at the Isle Inn.
  • Go up the hill on Home Farm Road and take the second left onto Springfield Road.
  • We have complimentary guest parking onsite.

Getting here by car

Skye can be reached within a 5 hour drive from the Central Belt and you can arrive via the Skye Bridge or on the ferry from Mallaig. The ferry crossing takes around 45 minutes. Alternatively, drive north to the Kyle of Lochalsh and cross the iconic Skye Bridge. Both routes are absolutely stunning, so you may wish you arrive one way and depart via the other.

How to get to Portree

Skye Bridge, Isle of Skye

From the Skye Bridge

From the first roundabout when you arrive on the island, take the A87 and follow this road all the way to Portee. Journey time is approximately 45 minutes.

 Boat approaching to the town of Uig at the Isle of Skye

From the ferry (Armadale)

When you exit the ferry port, follow the A851 to Broadford. Join the A87 from Broadford and follow this road all the way to Portee. Journey time is approximately 35 minutes.