A mystical island of dramatic landscapes where the Quiraing's otherworldly rock formations, Fairy Pools' crystal-clear waters, and Old Man of Storr's pinnacle create scenes straight from fantasy novels.
Best time: May-Sep
Budget: $90-170/day
Top fact: The Quiraing, located on the Trotternish Peninsula, is a landslip that has created dramatic cliffs and rock formations, with the tallest peak reaching 543 meters.
View Isle of Skye →Stone age sites, sea arches.
Best time: Jun–Aug
Budget: $80-150/day
Top fact: The Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae, discovered in 1850, dates back to around 3180 BC, making it older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Giza.
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