Portree Harbour

cruiseeurope.com HomeAbout Cruise EuropeCruise DestinationsAssociated MembersMapsNewsPress releases from membersStatisticsPort HandbookMembers AreaContact Portree Portree Portree HarbourColin Simpson InfoPort Portree is the enchanting capital town of the Isle of Skye on Scotland's west coast. A natural harbour, Portree is protected by the towering cliffs of Ben Tianavaig, offering a deep sheltered anchorage for visiting cruise ships. Wherever you go on the island you will find the Gaelic language and culture still thriving, giving Skye a distinctly different feel to mainland Scotland. The town centre is only five minutes walk from the quayside past pretty pastel coloured shops and houses.Attractions:  Dunvegan Castle Dunvegan Castle, home to the MacLeods since the 13th Century, is believed to be the oldest inhabited castle in Britain. Learn of clan battles, legends, loves and romances. 22 miles from Portree. Talisker Distillery Talisker is the only distillery on Skye. Founded in 1830 it produces a very distinctive 10 years old single malt whisky. Skye Museum of Island Life An open air museum with preserved "black houses" (thatched cottages) typical of a 19th Century crofting community. 30 miles north of Portree. Eilean Donan Castle Scotland's most romantic castle, featured in movies such as "Highlander" and the James Bond "The World is not Enough". Approx 45 miles from Portree. Armadale Castle & EstateMagnificent 20,000 acre estate in Skye. Explore the historic gardens and woodland trails around Armadale Castle, learn about Highland history in the fascinating and award winning Museum of the Isles. Nautical Information Max. length for berth, m: 63Max. draught, m: 4 More info air draught: no restrictionsNo. of quays: 2Quay length total, m: 50Quay depth, m: 5Anchorage available: yes Anchorage compulsory: noPassenger terminal: no Pilotage compulsary: noTugs available: no Bunkering: on request Tidal movement/range, m: 5.5Water: yes Ships tenders allowed: yesGarbage disposal: yesAirport distance, km: 120.00City centre distance, km: 0.30 Statistics PortreeScotland, UK, United Kingdom & Ireland2016Calls: 18Passengers: 129512015Calls: 27Passengers: 7847Transit: 272014Calls: 32Passengers: 10868Transit: 322013Calls: 28Passengers: 11161Transit: 282012Calls: 29Passengers: 12884Transit: 292011Calls: 16Passengers: 7780Transit: 162010Calls: 14Passengers: 8552Transit: 142009Calls: 10.00Passengers: 5440Transit: 10 Port Contacts The Highland Council ColinSimpsonMrTourism Co-ordinatorGlenurquhart RdIV3 5NXInvernessScotland, UK01463 702957colin.simpson@highland.gov.ukhttp://www.highland.gov.uk Portree RonHendersonMrHarbour MasterHarbour OfficeIV51 9DEPortreeScotland, UK+44 1470 542381ron.henderson@highland.gov.ukhttp://www.cruisescotland.com {"type":"Point","coordinates":[-6.19058,57.4107]} Portree

Eilean Donan Castle near Skye

Eilean Donan Castle

Portree Harbour looking over Cullin Hills

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The Old Man of Storr

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Dunvegan Castle

Dunvegan Castle

Portree anchorage

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Talisker Distillery

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