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Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland
Portree is the largest town on The Isle of Skye. There are four ways to get to Portree:
- via the Skye Bridge;
- the Mallaig to Armadale ferry;
- the (seasonal) Kylerhea ferry;
- and from the Western Isles to Uig.
Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the Aros Centre which celebrate the island's Gaelic heritage. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island.
About The Isle of Skye, ScotlandThe Isle of Skye is the largest and most northerly island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate out from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillin hills. The islands population numbers around 9,000, with this increasing in the summer months by large numbers of tourists and visitors. The main industries are tourism, agriculture, fishing and whisky-distilling. The largest settlement is Portree, which is known for its picturesque harbour. The island is renowned for its spectacular scenery, vibrant culture and heritage, and its abundant wildlife including the Golden Eagle, Red Deer and Salmon. Other websites for The Isle of SkyeOther websites for The Isle of Skye include:
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