natural wonder
Old Man of Storr
Dramatic pinnacle of rock rising from the Trotternish Ridge on Skye, surrounded by eerie rock formations with views across to the mainland.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Portree
Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe
About Portree
Portree works well as a base: 1 hours from Benbecula, 11km from Old Man of Storr.
Portree is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 2,310, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Portree sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Portree to your route.
About Portree
Portree (; Scottish Gaelic: Port Rìgh, pronounced [pʰɔrˠʃt̪ˈɾiː]) 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 aRead more
population of 2,281 in 2022. Around 939 people (37.72% of the population) can speak Scottish Gaelic.
Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the former Aros Centre, now the Isle of Skye Candle Co. Visitor Centre, which celebrates the island's Gaelic heritage. Further arts provision is made through arts organisation ATLAS Arts, a Creative Scotland regularly-funded organisation. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island.
Portree is connected to the Skye Bridge by the A87 road, which then leads northwards to Uig. The A855 road also leads north out of the town, passing through villages such as Achachork, Staffin and passes the rocky landscape of the Storr before reaching the landslip of the Quiraing.
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Where is Portree located?
Portree is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 57.4129 latitude, -6.1942 longitude.
What is the population of Portree?
Portree has a population of approximately 2,310 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,310
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- Scotland
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 57.4129, -6.1942
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Portree
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Isle of Skye
Scotland's most enchanting island with jagged Cuillin peaks, sea cliffs, fairy-tale landscapes and a rich Gaelic heritage.
14 km · about 25 min drive
bridge
Sligachan Old Bridge
A picturesque triple-arched stone bridge framing the Cuillin mountains, a classic Skye photo stop and walking hub.
14 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Talisker Distillery
Skye's oldest working distillery, on the shore at Carbost, producing a peppery, maritime single malt.
16 km · about 30 min drive
waterfall
Fairy Pools
Series of crystal-clear blue and green pools and waterfalls at the foot of the Black Cuillins, one of Scotland's most magical wild swimming spots.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Fairy Glen
A miniature landscape of cone-shaped grassy hills and spiral stone formations near Uig, otherworldly and easy to reach.
21 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls
A sea cliff of pleated basalt columns where a waterfall plunges straight into the ocean off Skye's east coast.
22 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Talisker Bay
A black-and-white sand beach on Skye's west coast with a sea stack and a waterfall dropping onto the shore; a 45-minute walk from Talisker House.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Portree
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- Right hereSligachan Old BridgeA picturesque triple-arched stone bridge framing the Cuillin mountains, a classic Skye photo stop and walking hub.
- 22 kmA855 Trotternish Loop, SkyeThe loop past the Old Man of Storr, Kilt Rock and the Quiraing, arguably the most scenic circuit on Skye.
- 23 kmApplecrossA remote coastal village at the foot of Bealach na Bà with a famed waterside inn and sweeping views to Skye.
- 24 kmQuiraing Road (Staffin to Uig)A steep single-track crossing of the Trotternish ridge past the Quiraing landslip, with a viewpoint car park at the top.
- 25 kmBealach Ollasgairte (Quiraing Road)The single-track road over the Trotternish ridge between Uig and Staffin, climbing hairpins to the Quiraing car park.
- 26 kmQuiraing Viewpoint (Isle of Skye)A viewpoint on the single-track road across the Trotternish Ridge, overlooking an otherworldly landscape of pinnacles, plateaux, and lochs.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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