What to do and see in Isle of Skye, Scotland: The Best Nature & Wildlife Tours

June 9, 2021 Franklyn Hardiman

The landscape is dramatic—even a bit moody, with the Cuillin Range in the background—but outdoorsy kids will have a blast on the Isle of Skye. Plenty of water sports are available, and you’ll also find great hiking and even pony rides. Portree, the largest town, makes a great base for exploring this striking island.
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1. Real Scottish Journeys - Day Tours

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Real Scottish Journeys - Day Tours

Sightseeing tours of the Isle of Skye packed with history and legends.

2. Skye Ghillie Fly Fishing and Wilderness Adventures

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Skye Ghillie Fly Fishing and Wilderness Adventures

Fly fishing for beginners and experienced anglers. Salmon, Trout, Sea trout and Sea fishing available. Deer stalking for Red and Roe. Not for you? What about a wild walk to explore Skyes abundant flora and fauna and learn about its bloody history. Wild food foraging is also a part of the wild walk. learn how to identify tasty wayside snacks and then cook them over the fire. Activities for ALL ages!

3. Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore

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Bella Jane Boat Trips & AquaXplore

Bella Jane Boat Trips and AquaXplore are 2 types of boat trip from Elgol on the Isle of Skye. The Bella Jane trips go to Loch Coruisk, the Seal colony and the Cuillin Mountains. AquaXplore offers exhilarating wildlife and sightseeing trips to the Small Isles of Canna, Rum, Eigg and Soay with regular sightings of marine wildlife such as Dolphins, Minke Whales, Basking Sharks, Puffins, Sea Eagles. All trips offer a unique "no hype" wildlife guarantee so you can be confident in what you are told about what you will see.

4. Skye Scenic Tours

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Skye Scenic Tours

Discover the beauty of the Isle of Skye in a day without the stress of driving with local knowledge and information from Donald, your local Skye guide. We offer a relaxed 9 hour small group tour of Skye, our Skye In A Day tour, at the cost of £50 per person. This tour operates daily from mid March to the beginning of November in a comfortable 8 seater minibus picking up from Uig or Portree areas on the Isle of Skye. Our Grand Tour of Skye is also a 9 hour tour costing £50 per person seating a maximum of 8 passengers. The Grand Tour is the perfect group tour for those wishing to incorporate some hiking into their day, operating from April to end of September, picking up from and dropping back at your accommodation in Portree.

5. Isle of Skye Wildlife Tours -Tours

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Isle of Skye Wildlife Tours -Tours

If you have ever wanted to see a Golden Eagle cruising a mountain ridge or an Otter hunting the shoreline, then you have an excellent chance of making your dream come true on one of our day tours around the dramatic Isle of Skye.

6. Skye Bird of Prey Experience

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Skye Bird of Prey Experience

Pre-booked Hawk walk with our beautiful Harris Hawks, Blake and Bella. Feel the thrill of one of nature's great hunters landing on your glove. An hour spent walking around our 10 acre croft with spectacular views overlooking Loch Dunvegan. As we walk and talk about birds of prey, one of our hawks flies free following us and you will take turns to call the bird in to land on your gloved fist.

7. Portree Walking Tours

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Portree Walking Tours

We want to connect visitors with local people and fellow travelers in a sociable and memorable way. You'll see and try things we think you'd miss otherwise. Our landscape is half the story. Our landscape has been the home to incredible people, vikings, warring clans, dinousaurs, amazing produce and a warm and friendly cullture. Our aim is to welcome you into that story, and see Skye as we do. We want you to leave Skye with a heavy heart!

8. Spindrift Boat Cruises

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Spindrift Boat Cruises

Spindrift Boat Trips runs wildlife watching trips and travel between two locations. Our main base is in Portree on the beautiful Isle of Skye. We also operate from Applecross on the Scottish Mainland and often travel to two smaller islands, Raasay and Rona. We offer regular 2 hour wildlife watching trips, and also run a longer trip between Applecross and Skye. We're also available for private charter.

9. Stewart W Dawber

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Stewart W Dawber

I am Stewart a wildlife photographer and photographic tutor. I can help you get close to Scotland's Iconic species. Golden and White tailed Eagle, Red and Roe Deer, Seals, Pine marten and Otter. My ethical approach is based around my local knowledge and my use of field craft. I do not disturb the animals in any way which enables you to get the best views of natural behaviour on the Isle of Skye and the west coast of Scotland and amazing photographs.

10. Skye Guided Walks

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Skye Guided Walks

A small local company offering guided walks on and around the Isle of Skye. Walks are tailored to meet your needs and achieve your goals so can work for anyone. 1/2 day and full day options available as well as multi-day discounts!

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