Things to do in Staffin

Activities, attractions and tours

Kilt Rock featuring rocky coastline
Kilt Rock showing rocky coastline and views as well as a family
Kilt Rock featuring rugged coastline and a cascade
Staffin
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1. Portree Harbour

Portree Harbour is a sheltered, calm space lined by rows of pastel-colored storefronts and fringed by gentle green hills. Embark on boat trips to nearby islands from the pier and enjoy fresh seafood dishes at one of the family-owned establishments lining the harbor.
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Portree Harbour featuring a bay or harbour and boating

2. Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle is one of the most iconic attractions on the island. Its image can be seen on postcards and promotional materials for Skye. Discover oil paintings and precious heirlooms and take boat trips out on to the loch.
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Dunvegan Castle which includes tranquil scenes, heritage architecture and a festival

3. Old Man of Storr

The Old Man of Storr is a 165-foot (50-meter) tall rock pinnacle set on an elevated position on the Trotternish Peninsula. The rock is a local landmark and on clear days, its protruding form can be seen from miles around. Follow a path up to the foot of the Old Man. From here, admire views that extend out across the sea to the islands of Rona and Raasay and south toward shimmering lochs, Portree and the dark stone peaks of the Black Cuillin range.
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Old Man of Storr which includes a monument, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole

4. Quiraing

Lace up your hiking boots for a walking adventure through the strange, otherworldly terrain of the Quiraing. Jagged rocks, craggy cliffs and odd-shaped ridges jut up from the grassy slopes. The elevated parts of the terrain offer spectacular panoramic views that extend over the high cliffs and out to sea.
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Quiraing which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

5. Kilt Rock

Kilt Rock is a visual delight, even by the Isle of Skye’s high standards. Bring along your camera to the roadside viewpoint and try to capture the aesthetic beauty of the wind and water-beaten cliffside. The patterns and colors of the basalt columns bear resemblance to Scottish tartan pleats, a fact referenced in the cliff’s unusual name.
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Kilt Rock showing rocky coastline and views as well as a family

What to do in Staffin

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Old Man of Storr which includes a monument, tranquil scenes and a lake or waterhole

Old Man of Storr

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Hike up a sloping path to reach this craggy volcanic spire, one of the natural icons of the island.

Old Man of Storr
Quiraing which includes tranquil scenes and mountains

Quiraing

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Beloved by hikers, this unusual landscape is dotted with fractured rock formations, shimmering lochs and a hidden grassy plateau.

Quiraing
Kilt Rock showing rocky coastline and views as well as a family

Kilt Rock

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Watch water plummeting down the sheer rock edge into the ocean below at these dramatic sea cliffs.

Kilt Rock

The Storr

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at The Storr during your travels in Staffin. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

The Storr

Skyelight Candles

Enjoy an outing to Skyelight Candles during your stay in Staffin. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Skyelight Candles

The Brother's Point

Enjoy an outing to The Brother's Point during your stay in Culnacnoc.

The Brother's Point

Lealt Falls Viewpoint

You can learn about the history of Staffin with a stop at Lealt Falls Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Lealt Falls Viewpoint

Areas of Staffin

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Flodigarry

When in Flodigarry, you can plan a visit to Quiraing and Skye Museum of Island Life, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Flodigarry

 

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Portree Harbour which includes a bay or harbour and a coastal town

Portree