Revealing how accessible Skye is For All
The Stardust Boat Trips run out of Portree Harbour covering up to 20 miles at sea. Ordinarily there are two trips to enjoy – Portree Harbour and the Sound of Raasay. Due to Covid-19 restrictions just the Sound of Raasay trip is running but to be honest this is the one we would have chosen to go on. We chose a sailing on the Stardust II as it is a wheelchair accessible vessel. Here is how our day went…
Continue reading “Stardust Boat Trip”SkyeSkyns was established in 1983 and is now the sole remaining commercial woolskin tannery in Scotland. Now run by the second generation of the Hartwell family it is a year round visitor attraction on the Isle of Skye. Situated on the beautiful Waternish peninsula SkyeSkyns and the Yurt is well worth a visit. Disabled access is tricky but we are sure you can make the best of it.
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
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.
Wentworth Street, Portree
Accessibility – level entrance
Push button automatic doors
One disabled parking space outside the store.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Bayfield Lane Portree
Accessibility – one step to the entrance
Very helpful staff
Very spacious once inside
No access for wheelchairs due to the step
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
Bank Street Portree
Accessibility – level from the street
An external door leading to a shared entrance vestibule
Level and spacious sales floor
Helpful staff
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
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.
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.
Somerled Square Portree
Accessibility – one step up to the front door from the path
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
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