This island has been populated for thousands and thousands of years and as such has a long history. Learn all about the clans, the dinosaur footprints present on the island and much more.
Country code
+44
Language
English and Gaelic
Currency
British Pound Stirling
Best time to visit
May through September
How to get there
Fly to Glasgow, then take the train to Mallaig then get the ferry across to Skye
Weather
Skye has mild summers with average temperatures at around 13°C and cold winters with averages around 4°C. The island tends to get a fair bit of rain with the wettest month being October
You’ll find a number of hiking/scrambling trails within the Munros (the mountains of Skye). The Cuillen Ridge Traverse is a classic hike and involves some scrambling. An Ascent of the In Pinn is also an awesome choice if you’re looking to move from hiking into mountaineering and would like an adrenaline rush (it’s a pretty exposed route)! Besides the Munros Skye offers beautiful trails at every turn, so if you’re looking for a less steep hike, you’ll find that too
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