Edinburgh is one of the world's most liveable cities. Nevertheless, the Scottish capital is only ranked second in the Scotland travel tips in numerous travel guides. The reason for this is that the Isle of Skye is a good four hours' drive to the northwest.

The island can be easily reached by car via a bridge. Alternatively, a little further south, you can take the ferry. The 1656 km² island is 80 kilometres long and eleven to 40 kilometres wide. The Isle of Skye, or simply Skye, is separated from the mainland by the Sound of Sleat, Kyle Akin and Kyle Rhea. Skye is known for its beautiful landscape, which it owes to a turbulent geological past. Especially in summer, many holidaymakers flock to the island, so you shouldn't take too long to find a campsite, for example. Due to the Corona pandemic, there was hardly anything going on during our visit a few days ago. We were able to enjoy nature in an even more relaxed way. Our tips definitely include a visit to Coral Beach, which can be found in the north-west of the island. We also enjoyed the walk to Neist Point Lighthouse and the hike up to the Old Man of Storr. Another highlight was spontaneous wild camping. What is not allowed in many countries is largely permitted in Scotland. This contributes to the fact that you can experience the outstanding beauty of the Isle of Skye even more intensively.

Those who wish to visit the Isle of Skye should be prepared for the fact that the weather can be quite changeable. Sun and rain alternate several times a day. If you arrive at the airport in Edinburgh, you can rent a car there directly and return it around the clock with most providers. And if you want to see something else before you fly home, you can stop off at the Kelpies in Falkirk on the way home. Read what we think of the 30-metre-high steel horse pens here.