Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides island in Highland, Scotland
The Isle of Skye extends across 1,656 square kilometers, featuring multiple peninsulas that radiate from a central mountainous region dominated by the Cuillin range.
The Norse influence persisted on the island from the 9th century until 1266, when the Treaty of Perth transferred control to Scottish sovereignty.
The MacLeod and MacDonald clans established their presence through Dunvegan Castle and Armadale Castle, which remain central to Scottish Highland heritage.
Visitors can access the island via the Skye Bridge from Kyle of Lochalsh or through ferry services operating from Mallaig to Armadale.
The Trotternish peninsula contains Middle Jurassic rock formations that preserve numerous dinosaur footprints and skeletal remains.
Location: Highland
Capital city: Portree
Elevation above the sea: 993 m
Part of: Inner Hebrides
Address: Skye, United Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 57.33333,-6.26667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:04
Photo license: CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo license: GFDL
Photo license: FAL
Scotland combines varied landscapes and landmarks for Instagram photography. The locations include cliffs, castles, mountains, lakes and historical structures. These sites offer multiple photo opportunities in different lighting conditions and seasons.
Dunvegan Castle
23.3 km
The Storr
20 km
Skye Bridge
32.3 km
Fairy Pools
9.3 km
Dunscaith Castle
28 km
Old Man of Storr
20.1 km
Neist Point Lighthouse
32.9 km
Sgùrr Dearg
13.5 km
Armadale Castle
36.7 km
Caisteal Maol
33.5 km
Sgùrr Alasdair
14.3 km
Duntulm Castle
39.3 km
Dun Ringill
22.1 km
Loch Torridon
40.9 km
Loch Alsh
37.2 km
Glen Brittle
12.2 km
Knock Castle
35.4 km
Blà Bheinn
16.4 km
Sgùrr nan Gillean
10.5 km
Sanday
34.1 km
Glamaig
9.5 km
High Pasture Cave
20.3 km
Hallaig
16 km
Sand, Applecross
28.4 km
Trumpan Church, burial ground and 'Priest's Stone', Hallin
33.4 km
Duntulm
38.8 km
Dun Beag
10 km
Uig Tower
28.5 kmReviews
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