Portree Forest

Portree Forest
Portree Forest

On a typical Spring day on Skye when the weather changes every 15 minutes we headed to Portree Forest. Between the trees we could shelter from any rain or hail, and enjoy the sunbeams penetrating through the tree canopy. It is a walk enjoyed by many locals and is relatively straightforward. However winter storms have eroded parts of the path so wheelchair users now may find access quite difficult. Here is how we got on.

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An Talla Mòr 1820

An Talla Mòr 1820
An Talla Mòr 1820

PLEASE NOTE – this is an independent accessibility review of An Talla Mòr 1820, we are not affiliated with them in any way. Please leave reviews and comments on their Facebook page NOT here. Thank you.

An Talla Mòr 1820 is situated in a newly converted church building in central Portree. The former Parish Church on Bank Street has stood derelict for many years so it is lovely to see such a sympathetic renovation. Now a cafe the building has returned to the glory it deserves.

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Isle of Skye Baking Company

You can find the Isle of Skye Baking Company set back from the A87 Dunvegan Road on the way out of Portree. If you are heading out of Portree it is the turning just before the big Howden’s building. A real hidden gem. The building itself was formerly a Woollen Mill. There is no allocated disabled parking spaces but the car park is large, smooth and on a level with the front door.

Isle of Skye Baking Company
Isle of Skye Baking Company
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