Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
BISTRO
Bistro at the Bosville££
(
01478-612846;
www.bosvillehotel.co.uk
; 7 Bosville Tce; mains £9-20;
noon-2.30pm & 5.30-10pm; )
This hotel bistro sports a relaxed atmosphere, an award-
winning chef and a menu that makes the most of Skye-sourced produce - including lamb,
game, seafood, cheese, organic vegetables and berries - and adds an original twist to tra-
ditional dishes. The neighbouring
Chandlery Restaurant
(three-course dinner £44) offers
a more upmarket experience.
L'Incontro
(The Green; 11am-11pm Mon-Sat)
This adjunct to a popular pizza restaurant (upstairs
beside the Royal Hotel) serves excellent Italian espresso, and also has an extensive range
of Italian wines.
CAFE
Isles Inn
(
01478-612129; Somerled Sq; )
Portree's pubs are nothing special, but the Isles Inn
is more atmospheric than most. The Jacobean bar, with its flagstone floor and open fires,
pulls in a lively mix of young locals, backpackers and tourists.
PUB
Pier Hotel
(
01478-612094; Quay St)
You can almost guarantee a weekend singalong at this
nautical-themed waterfront bar.
PUB
Shopping
Skye Batiks
(
www.skyebatiks.com
;
The Green; 9am-6pm May-Sep, to 9pm Jul & Aug, to 5pm Mon-
Sat Oct-Apr)
Skye Batiks is a cut above your average gift shop, selling a range of interest-
ing crafts such as carved wood, jewellery and batik fabrics with Celtic designs.
GIFTS
Isle of Skye Crafts@Over the Rainbow
(
01478-612361;
www.skyeknitwear.com
;
Quay Brae; 9am-5.30pm Mon-Sat, plus
11am-4pm Sun Apr-Oct)
Crammed with colourful knitwear and cross-stitch kits,
lambswool and cashmere scarves, plus all kinds of interesting gifts.
GIFTS
