We have created a map showing the location of dropped kerbs, bench seating and rubbish bins in the centre of Portree village. This has been undertaken as part of Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisation‘s Active Journeys Skye and Lochalsh Project. The is a great project for the area with funding from Paths For All and Think Health Think Nature. We aim to promote the health benefits of walking for daily journeys and highlight accessibility of the village.
Continue reading “Portree Accessibility and Maps”The Fingal Centre
The Fingal Centre is situated in the same building as the library and the school. The access is through the library. There are two sides to the centre, the wet side and the dry side. The wet side is of course the swimming pool, sauna and steam room. And the dry side contains the gym and sports halls and courts. This is where team games are played and classes are held. The doors are not automatic and quite stiff but the staff are very helpful.
Continue reading “The Fingal Centre”Portree Library
Portree library is located in the Fingal Centre situated next to Portree High School.
Disabled Parking
There are two car parks, one off the Dunvegan Road just off the junction near the pedestrian crossing and one off Viewfield Road at the front of the school building. Both offer disabled parking spaces, there are 8 spaces in the rear car park. The one to the front is nearer the entrance but is often busier and as the outdoor facilities for the school are near here it may be difficult to find a space at certain times. The front doors are automatic doors and the library door has a push pad. I remember on one of my visits there as I headed towards the library door a helpful schoolboy pushed the pad for me so the door was open and waiting as I arrived there. Seems chivalry lives on in the Highlands.
Continue reading “Portree Library”ACE Target Sports
Sarah only asked me if I had an ACE Target Sports leaflet she could give to her friend. The next thing we know we are up at ACE Base booking an Air Rifle session with the owner Matt. Now I have shot a few times but Sarah hadn’t so we decided to give it a go.
Accessible Financial Services Portree
Portree Post Office
Wentworth Street Portree
Accessibility – one smaller step from street level
The two counters are at the rear of the shop, both are high but the staff are very helpful
There is not a lot of floor space once inside, users of large wheelchair may struggle
Royal Bank of Scotland
Bank Street Portree
Accessibility – level entry from the car park and street
Disabled parking space and dropped kerb by front door
External cash machine mounted at wheelchair height
Automatic doors to gain entry inside
Clydesdale Bank
Somerled Square Portree
Accessibility – ramp to the front door from the car park
Disabled Parking space by the front door
External cash machine mounted at wheelchair height
Automatic doors to gain entry inside
Bank of Scotland
Somerled Square Portree
Accessibility – ramp to the front door from the street
Disabled Parking spaces across the road in the Square
External cash machine mounted at wheelchair height
Automatic doors to gain entry inside
Citizen’s Advice Bureau
The Green Portree
Accessibility – ramp up to the front door from the street
Highland Council Service Point
Tigh na Sgire, Park Lane Portree
Accessibility – step free access from the street
Disabled parking by the front door
Automatic front doors
Low level reception desks
Lift
Disabled toilets, free for the public to use even when not using the Service Point
Accessible Medical Services Portree
Portree Medical Centre
Fancy Hill Portree
Accessibility – step free entrance
Disabled parking outside
Portree Community Hospital
Fancy Hill Portree
Accessibility – step free access from the car park
Disabled parking spaces in the car park
Automatic entry doors
Minor Injuries Unit
A&E is at Broadford Hospital
Portree Dental Care
Sraid an Eorna Portree
Accessibility – level entry from the car park to the dental surgery
Disabled parking spaces in the car park
Automatic doors
Disabled toilet inside reception
Very helpful staff
Boots the Chemist
Wentworth Street Portree – click here to be taken to our other page for more information
Accessible shopping in Portree
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