Station Road – Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – one disabled parking space under the medical practice accessed from the road past the RNLI station. The ground floor and first floor doors are level to the pavement and automatic entry. Located to the left of the 1st floor front door is a portable defibrillator. On the lower floor is a disabled toilet, GP practice, physio and podiatrist. All doors are wide enough for wheelchair access. On the first floor is the dental suite which also has a disabled toilet and again the doors are wide enough for wheelchair access. Internally there is a lift large enough for a wheelchair to move between the two floors.
Skye and Lochalsh Dental Practice
Skye & Lochalsh Dental Practice
Station Road – Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – a small step up from the pavement to the door. The practice is located on the first floor but there is a motorised chair lift up the stairs. Due to it’s location the practice is unable to accommodate larger and motorised wheelchairs.
Right Medicine Pharmacy
Right Medicine Pharmacy
Station Road – Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – the pharmacy has two entrances, one on Station Road and one around the corner opposite the Hardware Store. Both have level thresholds and push button entry for the automatic door. There is also a bell next to both doors you can ring if you need more assistance from the door. The Pharmacy is also a gift/card shop and relatively spacious considering how many different things you can buy in there.
Old Sick Bay Dental Practice
Old Sick Bay Dental Practice
Balmacara Road – Kyle of Lochalsh Accessibility – small gravel car park to the side of the practice. Wheelchair ramp to the rear of the main entrance leading to front door.
Craig R Campbell Opticians
Craig R Campbell Opticians
Main Street Accessibility – small ramp at the front door to allow access over the threshold. No more details as it was closed on this visit.
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
MacIntyres Newsagent
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
Boots the Chemist
Wentworth Street, Portree Accessibility – level entrance Push button automatic doors One disabled parking space outside the store.
Co-op Supermarket
Co-op Bank Street
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
Visit Scotland Portree iCentre
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
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
Stewart’s 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
Inga’s Sweet Treats
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)
Relish
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
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)
Tippecanoe
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)
Alleycat
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
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
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
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)
Carmina Gadelica
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)
Òr Portree
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
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
MacKenzies Bakery
Somerled Square Portree Accessibility – one step up to the front door from the path
Inside Out & Skye Batiks
Inside Out and 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
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
