Public Toilets
The Green Portree
Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilets.
All level access from the street
Free to use.
RADAR key needed for access to the disabled toilet
MacIntyres Newsagent and Toy Shop
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – Large step up to the front door
Portable Wheelchair ramp available – ask inside
Knock on the window if you are alone & can’t get up the step, a member of staff will come to your assistance.
Boots the Chemist
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – level entrance
Push button automatic doors
One disabled parking space outside the store.
Co-op Supermarket
Bank Street, Portree
Accessibility – level access
Automatic doors
Very narrow and crowded aisles
Usually very busy, particularly in summer months. If you have transport you may be better taking a trip to the large Co-op supermarket on Woodpark Road.
Tourist Information Centre
Bayfield Road, Portree
Accessibility – level access
Automatic doors
Low level help desk
Two disabled parking spaces available in the car park in front of the centre.
Portree Knitwear
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – one small, very visible step outside.
Inside the Ladieswear is located upstairs, there is no lift.
Staff may be able to give assistance if necessary.
Floor space is tight but not totally crowded.
Many items are displayed at a low level.
Stewarts Knitwear
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – one small step in the front doorway
Level inside and all on the ground floor
Fairly spacious layout on the sales floor.
Inga’s Sweet Shop
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – level entrance from the street
Two doorways to navigate to get inside
Space is a little tight once you are inside as it is a little sweet treasure trove
Very helpful staff
Relish (Deli & sandwiches)
Wentworth Street – Portree
Accessibility – one small step to gain access to the shop
Plenty of floorspace once inside
Helpful staff behind the counter
There are a few tables and chairs inside where you can eat your lunch
Isle of Skye Ice Cream Company
Wentworth Street Portree
Accessibility – one small step to gain access to the shop
Plenty of floorspace once inside
Staff can help you with items you cannot reach
Tippecanoe (Gifts & Cards)
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – level entry from the street
Space is tight inside due to all the lovely items on sale
Staff very helpful in finding or handing you things you cannot reach
Alleycat (Gifts & Cards)
Bayfield Lane Portree
Accessibility – two steps to the entrance
Help was offered to help Sarah in and out of the shop and to also bring her rollator inside out of the rain
No access for wheelchairs inside the shop
Isle of Skye Gin Shop & School
Bayfield Lane Portree
Accessibility – one step to the entrance
Very helpful staff
Very spacious once inside
No access for wheelchairs due to the step
Jackson’s Wholefoods
Bank Street Portree
Accessibility – level from the street, though there is a raised area in part of the shop.
Enough space to move around in inside
Staff very willing to offer assistance
Cuillin Crafts
Bank Street Portree
Accessibility – level from the street
An external door leading to a shared entrance vestibule
Level and spacious sales floor
Helpful staff
Carmina Gadelica (Bookshop)
Bank Street Portree
Accessibility – level from the street
Shares the same from door and entrance vestibule as Cuillins Crafts
Many books are displayed on lower level table tops
Staff are happy to help with books on higher shelves
Òr (Homewares & Gallery)
The Green Portree
Accessibility – level entry from the street
Level sales floor once inside
Items displayed at all levels
Staff happy to help with harder to reach items
Enough floor space to get around, a little tight in the window area.
Crossroads Charity Shop
King’s House The Green Portree
Accessibility – ramp up to the front door
Typical Charity Shop that is packed to the rafters with donations.
Space is a little tight but staff are more than willing to help you out.
MacKenzies Bakery
Somerled Square Portree
Accessibility – one step up to the front door from the path
Inside Out & Skye Batiks
The Green Portree
Accessibilty – level entry from the street
Two different shops in one building with very similar layouts
Level floor once inside
Space to move around between clothing racks
Helpful staff in both stores
Fat Panda Chinese Takeaway
Bayfield Lane Portree
Accessibility – one step up from the street
Large waiting area inside with a low level counter
Queenie the receptionist is very very helpful
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