Portree

The Island capital is about 40 minutes’ drive from Oystercatchers. Plenty of shops, cafes, and restaurants here if you’re feeling the need for a bit of civilisation. There are boat trips from the harbour – taking in views of the local wildlife – you may well be fortunate and see Sea Eagles, dolphins or porpoises. Just outside town is the Aros Centre, which has previously been a centre for cultural information, with a shop, a cinema and a café. The café is currently being operated by Deli Gasta from Broadford, so you can be sure of some very good coffee and cakes. The Aros Centre is currently undergoing refurbishment with new owners (the Isle of Skye Candle Company) – more up to date information can be found here.