From photo galleries to pottery workshops, there's plenty to keep you occupied when you want to take things a bit slower, or in between your jam-packed days of adventures and sightseeing
The Misty Bottle
An independent bottle shop in Breakish selling wine, whisky, gin and much more, The Misty Bottle is the shop to visit if you’re looking to purchase a bottle or two of your favourite tipple.
Love From Skye
Beautiful rings, jewellery and gifts all handmade on the Isle of Skye. Love from Skye’s ethos is to promote local creativity by selling only Scottish-made products, and to offer high quality jewellery to suit all pockets and a friendly welcome in a relaxed atmosphere with a professional service. This little boutique jewellery shop is enjoyed both by locals and tourists.
The Handspinner
Looking for a new woolly jumper? The Handspinner has got just what you want. From hand-spun and dyed wools to beautiful knitwear for adults and babies, all the items in this quaint shop are handmade with love. Why not try the craft yourself? Their practical courses are perfect for taking on your own woolly project at home.
Skye Skyns
From home accessories to sustainable mens’ and womens’ clothing, Skye Skyns is the place to shop for luxurious sheepskins. Not only can you take a free tour of their tannery to see how traditional sheepskins are made but you can also browse their shops and enjoy a coffee in their cafe (a yurt!) in Portree with panoramic views of the sea. Perfect!
UIG Pottery
UIG Pottery specialises in unique and functional ceramic pieces inspired by their beautiful location overlooking Uig Bay. It is the home of distinctive stoneware crafted by resident artisans and you can buy their wares in their shop in Portree. If you don’t want to carry home your fragile purchases, they offer a worldwide postal service.
Isle of Skye Distillers Gin School
If gin is your thing, this will be your idea of heaven! Get hands-on and learn the traditional art of distilling under expert tuition and take home a 70cl bottle of your own gin. Not only will you learn about the history of the spirit from their master distillers, but you’ll also get the opportunity to taste some of their handcrafted gins.