4-Day Isle of Skye Itinerary for Families

Day 2: Castles, Seals & Fairy Glen

Morning

• Visit Dunvegan Castle – wander the gardens, explore the castle, and take a short seal boat tour (kids love it).
  
  

Lunch

• Picnic at the castle or eat in Dunvegan (try The Dunvegan, Jann’s Cakes or the Old School Restaurant).
  
  

Afternoon

• Visit the Fairy Glen near Uig – enchanting grassy mounds and a great place for storytelling and imagination.
  
  

Evening

Dinner at your base or enjoy a relaxed evening in Portree.

Day 3: Portree, Boat Trips & Play

Morning

• Head to Portree Harbour – book a family-friendly boat trip to spot seals, dolphins, or even sea eagles (weather permitting).
  
  

Lunch

• Eat in Portree: The Granary, Café Arriba, or takeaway fish & chips by the harbour.
  
  

Afternoon

• Visit The Skye and Lochalsh Archive Centre for kid-friendly exhibits (check opening).

• Let kids burn off steam at the Portree play park near the high school or enjoy a short lochside walk.
  
  

Evening

• Ice cream from Relish or dessert from a local bakery.
  
  

Optional storytelling night or card games at your accommodation.

Day 4: Dinosaur Prints & Coral Beach

Morning

• Drive to Staffin Beach to hunt for dinosaur footprints (visible at low tide).

• Visit the Staffin Dinosaur Museum if open – small but fascinating.
  
  

Lunch

• Eat at Columba 1400 Café or picnic at Coral Beach.
  
  

Afternoon

• Head to Coral Beach near Claigan – short walk to a white-sand, shell-covered beach with shallow water and views to the Outer Hebrides.
  
  

Evening

• Dinner in Dunvegan or return to your base.
  
  

End with a sunset stroll or early night after a big day outdoors.

Family Travel Tips for Skye

• Always pack waterproofs and wellies, even in summer.

• Picnics work well – cafés can be busy or remote.

• Bring binoculars, scavenger hunts, or sketchbooks to make walks more engaging.

• Many walks are buggy-friendly, but some are better for carriers or older kids.

Read more about the Isle of Skye here