What to do in Dunvegan

Activities, attractions and tours
Dunvegan which includes heritage elements

Dunvegan Attractions

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Places of interest in Dunvegan

Dunvegan is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Dunvegan, and make it a breeze to explore Dunvegan and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Dunvegan to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Dunvegan attractions

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Top places to visit

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 featuring heritage architecture, a castle and tranquil scenes

3. Talisker Distillery

Whisky is part of Scottish culture and Talisker is one of the country’s most famous whisky producers. Find out how the popular beverage is crafted here on Skye during a guided tour of the distillery. At the end of the tour, taste the beloved golden elixir and purchase a few exclusive bottles to bring home.
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Talisker Distillery featuring mountains, heritage elements and street scenes

4. 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 tranquil scenes, a lake or waterhole and a monument

5. 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

6. Claigan Coral Beach

Claigan Coral Beach can stake a serious claim to being the most beautiful beach on the Isle of Skye. Fine white sand rolls into the tranquil, crystalline waters of a sea loch, offering peaceful views of Dunvegan Head. The beach is also known for the unusual “coral” that is scattered across the sand, although it is actually dried and bleached seaweed.
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Isle of Skye which includes rocky coastline and tranquil scenes

Popular places to visit

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Dunvegan Castle

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Set on a basalt outcrop overlooking Loch Dunvegan, this historic fortress has been home to the chiefs of a prominent Highland clan for eight centuries.

Dunvegan Castle

Day trip destinations from Dunvegan

Isle of Skye showing a bay or harbour, a beach and a pebble beach

Isle of Skye

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Photo by S Parish (CC BY-SA)

Skinidin

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Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

Uiginish

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Photo by Richard Dorrell (CC BY-SA)

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