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ic for King's Harbour) commemorates James V, who came here in 1540 to pacify the local
clans.
Sights & Activities
Aros Experience
(
01478-613649;
www.aros.co.uk
; Viewfield Rd; sea eagle exhibition £4.75;
9am-5.30pm; )
On the southern edge of Portree, the Aros Experience is a combined
visitor centre, book and gift shop, restaurant, theatre and cinema. The visitor centre offers
a look at some fascinating, live CCTV images from local sea-eagle and heron nests, and a
wide-screen video of Skye's impressive scenery (it's worth waiting for the aerial shots of
the Cuillin).
The centre is a useful rainy-day retreat, with an indoor, soft play area for children.
VISITOR CENTRE
MV Stardust
(
07798-743858;
www.skyeboat-trips.co.uk
;
Portree Harbour; adult/child £15/9)
MV
Stardust
offers one- to two-hour boat trips to the Sound of Raasay, with the chance to see
seals, porpoises and - if you're lucky - white-tailed sea eagles. On Saturday there are
longer cruises to the Isle of Rona (£25 per person). You can also arrange to be dropped off
for a hike on the Isle of Raasay and picked up again later.
BOAT TOUR
Festivals & Events
Isle of Skye Highland Games
(
www.skye-highland-games.co.uk
)
These annual games are held in Portree in early
August.
HIGHLAND GAMES
Sleeping
Portree is well supplied with B&Bs, but many of them are in bland, modern bungalows
that, though comfortable, often lack character. Accommodation fills up fast in July and
August so be sure to book ahead.
B&B
Ben Tianavaig B&B££
