Skye Guide, Scotland

It can be easily reached from the Kyle of Localsh embarkation point or from Mallaig on the west coast, and it offers a world where the traditions and culture of the clans are still alive. In Armadale, at the Clan Donald Visitor Centre, set up in what remains of the original Mac Donald castle, you can relive the island’s history and its people. The capital, Portree, is a charming town that was the scene of the fugitive Bonnie Prince Charlie’s story.
The picturesque little harbor, framed by colorful houses, is an excellent base for pleasant boat trips. To the northwest, at the end of the turbulent Loch Dunvegan, stands Dunvegan Castle, the historic headquarters of the Mac Leod clan, with fascinating rooms full of paintings, trophies, and curious objects.