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Known for
The Skye capital (the main town of the Isle of Skye), the coloured harbour cottages (one of Scotland's most photographed scenes), the Cuillin gateway, and the hub for exploring Scotland's most dramatic island
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Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye — the administrative, commercial and cultural hub of the island. The harbour's coloured cottages are one of Scotland's most photographed scenes. Bonnie Prince Charlie said farewell to Flora MacDonald here after the '45 Jacobite rising. The Cuillin mountains dominate the landscape.
The harbour is beautiful at any time — the coloured cottages reflect perfectly. The Cuillin walking from Portree is extraordinary. The Talisker Distillery is close. The local seafood restaurants are outstanding.
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Portree has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The harbour has excellent seafood. Local Skye langoustines, oysters and mussels are world-class.
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Portree is a place in Isle of Skye known for the Skye capital (the main town of the Isle of Skye), the coloured harbour cottages (one of Scotland's most photographed scenes), the Cuillin gateway, and the hub for exploring Scotland's most dramatic island. Portree is the main town on the Isle of Skye — the administrative, commercial and cultural hub of the island. The population is around 2,500.
Portree has outstanding independent restaurants and cafes. The harbour has excellent seafood. Local Skye langoustines, oysters and mussels are world-class.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Portree and across Isle of Skye. It is available on iOS and Android.
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Roam covers Portree and the surrounding area in Isle of Skye, including Sligachan, Broadford, Kyleakin, Uig, Staffin, Dunvegan, Carbost and Elgol.
