Portree

By bus: Scottish Citylink Bus 914 / 915 runs twice daily between Glasgow and Skye. The route north is from Buchanan St Station via Glasgow Airport, Dumbarton, Loch Lomond west bank, Crianlarich, Glencoe, Fort William, Invergarry and Kyle of Lochalsh, then over the Skye Bridge to Broadford, Sligachan and Portree; about 7 hours in total. Most buses continue to Uig ferry terminal.
Bus 916 / 917 runs twice daily from Inverness via Loch Ness and the Skye Bridge, then via Broadford and Sligachan to Portree; 3 hours 30 mins.
Stagecoach Highlands Bus 51 / 52 runs from the ferry pier at Armadale to Broadford and Portree 3 or 4 times daily.
(you'd struggle to call it a station) is in Somerled Square. No facilities beyond a draughty perspex shelter, but it's surrounded by pubs and eating places.
By car follow main road A87 across the toll-free Skye Bridge and continue northwest.

Portree is a small town - almost everything is only 5 minutes walk away. You may want to take a bus to the Co-op supermarket on the edge of town.
There is also mountain bike rental; useful for exploring locally and there is car rental too.

• has colourful houses and shingle beach, with attractive hills sheltering the bay from the ocean gales.

• Watch the Isle of Skye Pipe Band parade on summer evenings, usually on Thursdays at 19:00 around Somerled Square. Ask around locally for times. Not mid-August 2019 though, they'll be in Glasgow for the world championships.

• The StorrAt the end of the last Ice Age some 10,000 years ago there was a massive landslip, almost 20 miles long, along the east coast of Trotternish - the ice had been supporting the rocks. This exposed the rugged peak of The Storr (719 m, 2359 ft), with the distinct 50 m pinnacle of The Old Man of Storr. The Old Man can be seen from the road, an anti-clockwise circuit gives the best views. Or hike up for a closer look: Walkhighlands suggest a 3 mile, 3 hour return hike.

• See Uig for points further north in Trotternish, eg Kilt Rock, the Quiraing, and Museum of Island Life.

• For a short walk with a big view, follow Bayfield Road then the path onto The Lump, the headland above the harbour.
• See Skye Events for ceilidhs and live music, at various venues.

• Aros Community Theatre

  address: Viewfield Road, IV51 9EU
  They put on various shows, see website.
• Boat trips from Portree harbour are run by Stardust, Brigadoon and Spindrift. Wildlife spotting, fishing, and some trips land at Applecross or Rona.
• Skye Highland Games are held on The Lump in early August. The next event is 5 Aug 2020.
• Skye Agricultural Show is held in early August on King George V playing fields on Park Road. The next event is probably Sat 1 Aug 2020 but tbc.
• Skye Live is a music festival in Portree in early Sept, the next event is probably 4-5 Sept 2020 but tbc.

• The filling station at the south edge of Portreee has fuel for only a few pence more than mainland supermarket prices.

• Co-op supermarket

  address: Woodpark Road, IV51 9HQ
  Large supermarket on the edge of town. Wide range of food, including excellent organic, fairtrade and ethically sourced produce.

• Co-op convenience store

  address: Bank Street, IV51 9DA
  Smaller but more central than the main Co-op.

• Over the Rainbow

  address: Quay Brae, IV51 9DB
  Gift and craft shop.

• MacKenzie's Bakery

  address: Somerled Square, IV51 9EH
  Bakery selling pies and cakes made locally.

• Fish & chips takeaways along the Quay include Harbour Chip Shop (daily 11:00-21:00) and The Chippy (daily 08:00-20:00).

• Café Arriba

  phone: +44 1478 611830
  address: Quay Brae, IV51 9DB
  Brightly decorated harbourside cafe with Med-style snacks and meals, coffee and vegetarian choices. Dog friendly.

• Lower Deck Restaurant

  phone: +44 1478 613611
  address: 1 Douglas Row, IV51 9DD
  Specialises in simple, fresh seafood dishes.
• Dulse and Brose is within Bosville Hotel, open daily 12:00-14:00 and 18:00-20:45.
• Taste of India on Bank St is open daily 17:00-23:00; Prince of India on Bayfield Rd is open daily lunchtime and 16:30-23:00.

• Scorrybreac

  phone: +44 1478 612069
  address: 7 Bosville Terrace IV51 9DG
  Fine dining with fresh local produce.
• Central in Somerled Square are Caroy House bar and grill, and Cuchullin cafe / restaurant.

Public bars include Pier Hotel on Quay Street, Merchant Bar within Bosville Hotel, and The Isles Inn on Somerled Square.

• Portree Youth Hostel

  phone: +44 1478 612231
  address: Lisigarry Court, Portree IV51 9EW
  Small hostel now run by Hostelling Scotland near Portree's main square, with male and female dorm both of 8 beds. With modern kitchen and dining area.

• Portree Independent Hostel

  phone: +44 1478 613737
  address: Old Post Office, The Green IV51 9BT
  A centrally located hostel, sleeps 60. Friendly staff, spacious kitchen and common room, as well as a laundromat open to non-residents.
• Tongadale Hotel is a simple place on Wentworth St, B&B double £90.
• Bosville Hotel is a small boutique hotel at 9 Bosville Terrace, B&B double £200.

• Marmalade Hotel

  phone: +44 1478 611711
  address: Home Farm Rd, Portree IV51 9LX
  Georgian mansion with contemporary decor. Under renovation in summer 2019 but remains open.
• Altogether some 50 B&Bs in Portree, plus self-catering cottages.

• Viewfield House

  phone: +44 1478 612217
  address: Portree IV51 9EU
  Georgian mansion, now an upscale country-house hotel open mid-April to mid-Oct with good dining.

• Glenview Hotel

  phone: +44 1470 562248
  address: Culnacnoc, Portree IV51 9JH
  Offers comfortable accommodation just ten minutes from the Old Man of Storr. Open all year.

• Portree is so central that you'll probably explore the whole island while based here, but you could relocate to Broadford or Armadale to see Sleat.
• Raasay is usually done as a day-trip via Sconser but deserves longer to unwind.