| The attractive town of Portree is the capital of Skye, and its name derives
from the Gaelic "Port-an-Righ" meaning "King's
Port". This dates back to 1540 when King James V led a
military force to the town to enlist support from the
island clans. Today, Portree has a lot to offer the
visitor, from the very picturesque harbourside to the
main town square. In the town centre, there is a variety
of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst on the outskirts
of the town lie the Skye Heritage Centre and the
Aros
Experience. There is also a swimming pool.
Portree is an excellent base from which to tour the
Isle of Skye. |
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