Self Guided Driving Audio Tour Isle of Skye

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Skye Bridge

  Skye Bridge connects mainland Scotland with the Isle of Skye across Loch Alsh. The crossing offers striking views of the surrounding water, mountains, and rugged coastline.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Armadale Castle, Gardens & Museum of the Isles

  Armadale Castle features romantic ruins, landscaped gardens, woodland trails, and the Museum of the Isles. The site explores the history of Clan Donald and the communities of the Scottish Hebrides.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3

  The Sleat Peninsula is known as the Garden of Skye because of its greener, more sheltered landscape. Scenic roads pass through coastal villages, forests, hills, and viewpoints overlooking the mainland.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  Kinloch Forest offers quiet woodland walks through native trees and open countryside. Trails provide views across the Sound of Sleat toward the mountains of Knoydart.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5

  Leitir Fura is the abandoned remains of a traditional Highland farming settlement. Stone ruins scattered through the forest reveal how local families once lived and worked in this remote landscape.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Loch na Dal is a sheltered sea loch surrounded by wooded hills and distant mountain views. Its calm waters create a peaceful scene along the road through southern Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Dunscaith Castle

  Dunscaith Castle is a dramatic ruined fortress perched on a rocky headland above Loch Eishort. The site is linked with Clan MacDonald and ancient legends of the warrior Scáthach.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Caisteal Maol

  Caisteal Chamuis, also called Knock Castle, is a ruined stronghold overlooking the Sound of Sleat. Its remains reflect centuries of rivalry between the MacDonald and MacLeod clans.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Teangue

  Teangue is a small coastal settlement on the Sleat Peninsula. Visitors can enjoy open views across the Sound of Sleat toward the mountains of mainland Scotland.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Broadford

  Broadford is one of the largest settlements on the Isle of Skye. Its waterfront, shops, restaurants, and visitor services make it a popular stopping point while exploring the island.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 11
  Elgol

  Elgol is a remote coastal village known for magnificent views of the Cuillin Mountains. Boat trips also depart from here toward Loch Coruisk and nearby wildlife areas.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12

  Elgol Beach features a rocky shoreline with panoramic views across the sea toward the Cuillin. The dramatic mountain backdrop makes it one of Skye’s most memorable photography locations.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 13

  Boreraig is an abandoned crofting village reached by a long countryside walk. Its ruined stone homes preserve the story of communities displaced during the Highland Clearances.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 14

  Kilchrist Church is a ruined medieval church standing within an old burial ground. The peaceful site offers a glimpse into the religious and community history of southern Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 15

  Beinn na Caillich is a prominent mountain rising above Broadford. Local tradition says a Norse princess was buried beneath the large cairn on its summit.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 16
  Torrin

  Torrin is a small settlement surrounded by limestone hills and views across Loch Slapin. Its pale rocky landscape looks noticeably different from Skye’s darker volcanic mountains.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 17

  Bla Bheinn is a dramatic mountain standing apart from the main Cuillin ridge. Its steep trails attract experienced hikers seeking sweeping views across southern Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 18

  Dun Ringill is a ruined coastal fort once associated with Clan MacKinnon. A scenic woodland walk leads to its remains above the shores of Loch Slapin.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 19
  Spar Cave

  Spar Cave is a tidal sea cave known for its high chambers and mineral-covered interior. Reaching it requires careful planning around low tide and challenging coastal conditions.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 20
  Skinidin

  Skinidin Forest is a quiet woodland area surrounded by open moorland and hills. It provides a peaceful contrast to Skye’s exposed mountain and coastal landscapes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 21
  Isle of Scalpay

  Scalpay is a privately owned island located just off Skye’s eastern coast. Its green hills, rocky shoreline, and wooded slopes can be seen across the surrounding waters.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 22

  Eas a’ Bhradain is an attractive roadside waterfall beneath the Cuillin foothills. A nearby pull-off makes it easy to pause and admire the cascading water and mountain scenery.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 23

  Glamaig is a steep, reddish mountain forming part of the Red Cuillin. It is famous for the challenging Glamaig Hill Race, which climbs its loose scree-covered slopes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 24

  Raasay is an island located between Skye and mainland Scotland. It offers woodland, historic sites, coastal trails, and impressive views back toward the Cuillin Mountains.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 25
  Sligachan Old Bridge

  Sligachan Old Bridge is a historic stone bridge set beneath the Cuillin Mountains. Its dramatic surroundings and connection to local folklore make it one of Skye’s most photographed landmarks.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 26

  Allt Dubh Viewpoint offers broad views across streams, moorland, and mountain slopes. It is a convenient roadside stop for appreciating the scale of Skye’s central landscape.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 27

  The Braes is a scenic crofting district southeast of Portree. The area is known for coastal views, traditional communities, and the historic Battle of the Braes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 28
  Portree

  Portree is the main town and cultural center of the Isle of Skye. Its colorful harbor, fishing boats, shops, and restaurants make it one of the island’s most popular stops.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 29

  Loch Fada is a long freshwater loch beneath the Trotternish hills. On clear days, visitors can see the Old Man of Storr rising dramatically beyond the water.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 30
  Bride's Veil Falls

  Bride’s Veil Falls is a slender roadside waterfall near the Old Man of Storr. Its delicate stream resembles a flowing bridal veil, especially after periods of rainfall.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 31
  The Old Man of Storr

  The Old Man of Storr is a towering rock pinnacle created by an ancient landslip. A steep walking trail leads toward the formation and panoramic views across eastern Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 32

  Rigg Viewpoint provides sweeping views across the Trotternish coastline. Visitors can admire sea cliffs, distant islands, rolling hills, and the open waters of the Sound of Raasay.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 33
  Lealt Falls

  Lealt Falls drops through a deep gorge before the river continues toward the coast. Viewing platforms provide impressive perspectives of the waterfall, cliffs, and surrounding landscape.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 34
  Brother's Point (Rubha nam Brathairean )

  Brother’s Point is a rugged coastal headland with cliffs, grassy slopes, and dinosaur footprints. A walking trail leads through dramatic scenery toward the exposed shoreline.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 35
  Staffin

  Staffin is a traditional crofting community surrounded by beaches, cliffs, and unusual rock formations. The area is internationally known for its Jurassic fossils and dinosaur discoveries.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 36

  Kilt Rock is a dramatic sea cliff whose vertical columns resemble the folds of a tartan kilt. Nearby, Mealt Falls plunges from the clifftop directly toward the sea.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 37

  Staffin Dinosaur Museum displays fossils, footprint casts, and discoveries from northern Skye. The collection explains why the area is one of Scotland’s most important locations for Jurassic research.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 38
  An Corran Beach

  An Corran Beach is known for dinosaur footprints preserved in exposed coastal rock. The prints are easiest to search for around low tide when more of the shoreline is visible.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 39

  The Quiraing is a spectacular landslip filled with jagged pinnacles, hidden plateaus, and unusual rock formations. Scenic viewpoints and hiking trails reveal one of Skye’s most distinctive landscapes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 40
  Duntulm

  Duntulm is a scattered settlement near the northern tip of the Trotternish Peninsula. Its open crofting landscape offers wide views toward the sea and the Outer Hebrides.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 41
  Duntulm Castle

  Duntulm Castle stands in ruins on a dramatic cliff above the sea. Once a stronghold of Clan MacDonald, the site offers impressive coastal views and a strong sense of Highland history.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 42
  St Moluag's Church

  St Moluag’s Church is the ruin of an early Christian site near Kilmaluag. Its weathered stones and historic burial ground reflect centuries of worship in northern Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 43

  Kilmaluag Bay is a quiet coastal inlet surrounded by crofting fields and low cliffs. The peaceful setting provides open views across the northern shoreline of Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 44
  Rubha Hunish

  Rubha Hunish is the northernmost point of the Isle of Skye. A rugged walking trail leads to dramatic cliffs, ocean views, and excellent opportunities to spot seabirds and marine wildlife.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 45
  Kilmuir

  Kilmuir is a historic crofting district closely connected with Gaelic culture and clan history. Its open landscape is also associated with the story of Jacobite heroine Flora MacDonald.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 46

  Kilmuir Cemetery contains the grave of Flora MacDonald and monuments to several notable Highland figures. It is an important stop for visitors interested in Jacobite and clan history.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 47
  Kilvaxter Souterrain

  Kilvaxter Souterrain is an ancient underground stone passage dating from the Iron Age. The site offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and construction skills of Skye’s early inhabitants.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 48

  Idrigil Bay Viewpoint overlooks the rugged western coast of northern Skye. The surrounding scenery combines open sea, crofting fields, low cliffs, and distant island views.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 49
  RHA Waterfall

  Rha Waterfalls are twin cascades hidden within a wooded gorge near Uig. A short path through the trees leads to views of the water tumbling over dark rock ledges.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 50
  Fairy Glen

  Fairy Glen is a miniature landscape of rounded hills, small ponds, twisting paths, and rocky ridges. Its unusual natural shapes have inspired stories of fairies and other supernatural beings.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 51

  Castle Ewen is a steep rocky hill located within Fairy Glen. Despite its name, it is a natural formation rather than a man-made castle and offers wide views from its upper slopes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 52

  St Columba’s Isle contains ancient church ruins and historic graves in a peaceful riverside setting. The site served as an important centre of Christian worship and burial on Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 53

  The Waternish Peninsula features crofting villages, open moorland, sea cliffs, and distant island views. The area is also known for traditional crafts and its strong Gaelic heritage.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 54
  Dunvegan

  Dunvegan is a historic village near the head of Loch Dunvegan. It provides access to the castle, Coral Beach, shops, cafés, and several nearby heritage sites.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 55

  Fairy Bridge is a small stone bridge linked with a famous Clan MacLeod legend. According to the story, a fairy wife said farewell to her human husband at this peaceful spot.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 56
  Dunvegan Castle & Gardens

  Dunvegan Castle is the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod and has been continuously occupied for centuries. Visitors can explore historic rooms, clan treasures, formal gardens, and scenic loch views.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 57
  St. Mary's

  St Mary’s Church is a historic ruin standing within an old burial ground near Dunvegan. The site includes the Lovat Memorial and several weathered gravestones linked with local families.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 58

  Dun Fiadhairt is the ruin of an Iron Age broch overlooking the Dunvegan area. Its surviving stonework reveals the defensive round towers once built across northern Scotland.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 59

  Coral Beach is known for its bright white shoreline formed from crushed maerl rather than tropical coral. A coastal walk leads to clear turquoise water and views across nearby islands.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 60
  Giant Angus Macaskill Museum

  The Giant Angus MacAskill Museum tells the story of one of history’s tallest naturally proportioned men. Displays describe his childhood on Skye, international travels, and remarkable feats of strength.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 61

  The Duirinish Peninsula features dramatic sea cliffs, remote crofting communities, lochs, and open moorland. It includes some of the finest coastal scenery in western Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 62
  Glendale

  Glendale is a scattered crofting community surrounded by green hills and rugged coastline. Its history is closely connected with crofters who fought for fairer land rights.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 63

  The Minch is the broad stretch of sea separating Skye from the Outer Hebrides. Its waters support seabirds, dolphins, whales, fishing boats, and ferry routes.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 64

  Upper Milovaig is a remote crofting settlement on the western side of Skye. Its elevated position provides open views across moorland, hills, and the surrounding coastline.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 65

  Loch Mor Viewpoint overlooks a quiet inland loch surrounded by moorland and low hills. The peaceful scene provides a contrast to the dramatic cliffs farther west.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 66

  Kelpie Gallery showcases artwork, photography, crafts, and gifts inspired by Skye. It offers visitors a chance to discover work created by local and Scottish artists.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 67

  Neist Point is a dramatic headland known for towering cliffs, ocean views, and its distinctive lighthouse. A steep trail leads toward the lighthouse and several panoramic viewpoints.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 68
  Waterstein

  Waterstein is a remote settlement near the cliffs and headlands of western Skye. Its quiet crofting landscape provides access to rugged coastal scenery around Neist Point.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 69

  Dun Beag is one of Skye’s best-preserved Iron Age brochs. The circular stone tower stands on a rocky hill with broad views across Loch Bracadale and the surrounding countryside.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 70

  Amar River Viewpoint offers views across a broad river valley, open moorland, and surrounding hills. It is a convenient place to pause while travelling through western Skye.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 71

  Gesto Bay Viewpoint overlooks sheltered water, rocky shoreline, and distant mountain scenery. The Cuillin peaks create a striking backdrop across the bay.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 72
  Portnalong

  Portnalong is a small crofting settlement near Loch Harport. Its peaceful location offers views toward the Cuillin Mountains and access to western Skye’s coastal scenery.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 73
  Carbost

  Carbost is a waterfront village on the shores of Loch Harport. It is best known as the home of Talisker Distillery and offers cafés, accommodation, and mountain views.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 74

  Loch Harport is a sheltered sea loch lying beneath the Cuillin Mountains. Its calm waters, rocky shores, and surrounding villages create an attractive western Skye landscape.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 75
  Talisker Distillery

  Talisker Distillery is the oldest working whisky distillery on the Isle of Skye. Tours and tastings introduce visitors to its production process and distinctive smoky, maritime single malt.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 76

  The Cuillin Mountains form Skye’s most dramatic mountain range, with dark jagged ridges and challenging peaks. Climbers and hikers travel from around the world to explore this rugged landscape.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 77

  Glenbrittle Forest lies beneath the Cuillin Mountains near Skye’s western coast. Woodland paths, open glens, and nearby trails provide access to spectacular mountain scenery.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 78
  Fairy Pools

  The Fairy Pools are a series of clear pools and waterfalls flowing beneath the Black Cuillin. A popular walking trail follows the stream through an open mountain valley.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 79

  Camus Cross is a small settlement on the Sleat Peninsula. Its coastal position offers views across the Sound of Sleat toward the mountains of mainland Scotland.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 80

  MacLeod’s Tables are two distinctive flat-topped hills overlooking northwestern Skye. Their unusual profiles resemble enormous tables rising above the surrounding moorland.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 81

  St Maelrubha’s Chapel is an ancient religious ruin associated with early Christianity on Skye. Its weathered stone remains preserve the memory of centuries of local worship.

  4 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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