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Jagged rock pinnacles rise above grassy slopes at the Quiraing, Skye
Isle of Skye

The Storr Sanctuary

A short drive awayDulse and BroseThe Bosville's restaurant in the middle of Portree, cooking from the Skye and Highland larder, with the Merchant Bar next door.10 min by roadSee itWood burner between exposed stone walls in a pub with a bar and menus on tables
Close by
  1. The Old Man of StorrThe Old Man of StorrA pinnacle about 50 metres high above Loch Leathan, two hours there and back on foot, seven miles north of Portree.Under a mile 1 min by road
  2. Bearreraig BayBearreraig BayA quiet bay of Jurassic fossils below the Storr, 3.25 kilometres there and back down a very steep path.Under a mile 1 min by road
  3. Loch FadaLoch FadaThe southern of the two Storr Lochs, a shallow trout loch beside the Staffin road under the Old Man of Storr.3 miles 3 min by road
  4. Lealt FallsLealt FallsA waterfall dropping to the Sound of Raasay off the A855, with a ruined diatomite works in the gorge below.5 miles 6 min by road
  5. Brothers' PointBrothers' PointThe easternmost point of Trotternish, a grassy headland over the sea, 3.5 kilometres there and back from Culnacnoc.6 miles 8 min by road
Directions
CulnacnocHalf of OneSleeps 8 · 6.5 miles
Wood burner between exposed stone walls in a pub with a bar and menus on tablesRestaurantsDulse and Brose6.6 miles
Bedside lamp lit above a round table with tissue box, orange cushion on white pillowsPortreeThe BosvillePlace to stay · 6.6 miles
Barista pours milk into a latte at a wooden counterBarsAntlers Bar & Grill6.7 miles
Green-framed shopfront windows painted with fish and "OK" motifs beside a slate roofShoppingÒR Shop Skye6.7 miles
Isle of Skye Distillers shopfront with Misty Isle gin sign and "We Are Open" boardShoppingThe Isle of Skye Distillers6.7 miles
Donnie Munro's mural along the wall of Bayfield Road.AttractionsThe Donnie Munro mural in Portree6.7 miles
Wooden tables and chairs in a bright café, shelves stacked with boxed goodsCafeBirch6.7 miles
Stone column topped with a carved crown against pale skyAttractionsSomerled Square War Memorial6.8 miles
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Places to stay near The Storr Sanctuary, and when each is next free.

Colourful houses line Portree harbour beneath misty, tree-covered hillside, with boats moored offshoreCuillin Hills Hotel
  • A hotel
  • In Portree
  • 6 miles from The Storr Sanctuary
Check datesTwin beds with mustard cushions and throws beside a large windowMarmalade Hotel
  • A hotel
  • In Portree
  • 6 miles from The Storr Sanctuary
Check datesHalf of One
  • Sleeps 8
  • In Culnacnoc
  • 6 miles from The Storr Sanctuary
Free 29 Oct – 1 NovBedside lamp lit above a round table with tissue box, orange cushion on white pillowsThe Bosville
  • A hotel
  • In Portree
  • 6 miles from The Storr Sanctuary
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