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Things to see in Portree (United Kingdom): 28 places and when to go
Portree is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly History (12), Nature (9), Mountains (5). The best known are Loch Snizort, Duntulm Castle and Baca Ruadh. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 57.6209, -6.39
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (12) · Nature (9) · Mountains (5) · Hiking (3) · Museums and art (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 262 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Baca Ruadh, at 639 m.
What to see in Portree
The places in and around Portree, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Loch SnizortSea loch on Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK8.1 km
- Duntulm CastleCastle on Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK7.5 km
- Baca RuadhMountain in Highland, Scotland, UK14 km
- Beinn EdraMountain on the Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK9.0 km
- Dun HallinArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Skye Museum of Island LifeMuseum in Highland, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- Vaternish Lighthouse1980 lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Dun BorrafiachArchaeological site in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Sgùrr a' Mhadaidh RuaidhHill in Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Tigh Talamhain SouterrainSouterrain in Highland, Scotland, UK5.2 km
- Uig BayBay on Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK4.9 km
- Creag a' LainMountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK12 km
- Dun Grianan,broch on N shore of Loch MealtBroch by Loch Mealt, Highland, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dun SkudiburghHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK2.8 km
- Kilmaluag BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Monkstadt House, SkyeArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK4 m
- Castle EwenPeak in Isle Of Skye, United Kingdom5.7 km
- Skye, Dun BornaskitaigHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK4.2 km
- Skye, Dun EyreHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK15 km
- Dun Flodigarry, broch 100m N of Flodigarry HotelArchitectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK9.5 km
- Skye, Dun LiathHillfort in Highland, Scotland, UK3.2 km
- Isle of Skye BreweryBrewery3.9 km
- Kilvaxter Iron-Age Farmstead & SouterrainArchaeological site2.4 km
- Skye TrailHiking8.9 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Skye Trail, The Lookout
- Nature: Staffin Bay
- Museums and art: Staffin Dinosaur Museum
When to go to Portree
The best time to visit Portree is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:57
- FebPossible9:05
- MarPossible11:24
- AprBest time14:01
- MayBest time16:19
- JunBest time17:42
- JulBest time17:07
- AugBest time15:02
- SepBest time12:28
- OctPossible9:56
- NovBetter not7:35
- DecPossible6:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17. In April, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Portree
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 262 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Carbost40 places36 km
- Isle of Harris17 places40 km
- Shieldaig28 places46 km
- Isle of North Uist13 places46 km
- Poolewe12 places50 km
- Broadford33 places51 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Portree?
The best known: Loch Snizort, Duntulm Castle, Baca Ruadh, Beinn Edra, Dun Hallin. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Portree?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 17.
How do you get to Portree?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 262 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Portree as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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