Scottish Islands

The village of Portree on the Isle of Skye on a sunny day

Isle of Skye accommodation: 15 breathtaking hotels, campsites and cottages

Discover some of the best accommodation on the Isle of Skye with our pick of the island's top 15 places to stay, from luxury hotels and holiday cottages to perfect camping grounds and cosy inns.

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Walker on The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye

Isle of Skye guide: accommodation and things to do

The Isle of Skye is the jewel in the crown of Scotland’s 790 islands. Discover the very best of the Inner Hebridean island, including hotels and campsites, things to do and must-visit distilleries with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to Skye.

Glass of strong scotch single malt whisky with fast flowing mountain river in background

Isle of Skye distilleries: 4 must-visit whisky makers

There are four distilleries of note on the Isle of Skye, including the world-famous whisky distiller Talisker and the independent Torabhaig distillery. Drink them in with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to Skye distilleries.

Callanish Standing Stones

Calanais Standing Stones walk, Isle of Lewis

Standing defiantly on the north-west coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides are the Calanais Standing Stones (anglicised to Callanish) – explore this incredible 5,000-year-old arrangement of stones on an easy 2.4-mile walk

Beach on the island of Kerrera on a summer day

Kerrera walk, Inner Hebrides

Catch the ferry to the Scottish Isle of Kerrera just south of Oban, then walk around the island, stopping along the way for a swim in a tranquil bay and refreshments at at the gorgeous Kerrera Tea Garden

Aerial view of Bosta Beach on Great Bernera

Walk: Bosta Beach, Isle of Lewis

This seven-mile circular walk explores a remote corner of the Isle of Lewis, leading you to beautiful Traigh Bhostadh (Bosta Beach) where there is a reconstructed Iron Age house.

The Island Diary Part 1: finding a home on Seil

Poet Kenneth Steven and his partner Kristina Hayward yearned for the sea – and where better than an island in the Western Isles that so nourished Kenneth's childhood. But could they make a life there? Find out in our new blog series

Orkney mandolin signed by Led Zeppelin singer up for auction

A stained glass electric mandolin, signed by Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant is up for auction.

Gannets (Morus bassanus) in flight, following fishing boat off Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe./Credit: Getty

Chris Packham: the magic of Bass Rock

As Bass Rock deservedly takes first place as 2015/2016's 'Nature Reserve of the Year', Chris Packham describes the magic of this gannet-drenched stone kingdom.

Rare orchid found in Scotland

A rare orchid has been discovered on Oronsay, a small tidal island off the west coast of Scotland.

Oban, Argyll: Gateway to the Isles

Let your senses delight in this splendid seaside town, nestled in a charming bay dotted with islands

Puffing through the Highlands

Anthony Burton takes a romantic voyage along the Scottish coast aboard an ancient steamboat

Puffin count: A surprise on Scotland’s Isle of May

A count of puffins on the Isle of May’s National Nature Reserve has delivered some unexpected results for Scottish scientists.