Portree town houses overlook the harbour and the sound of Raasay Isle of Skye SCO 2265
Portree (Scottish Gaelic: Port Rìgh (pronounced [ pour-tree]) is the largest town on Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. There are four ways to get to Portree: via the Skye Bridge; the Mallaig to Armadale ferry; the (seasonal) Kylerhea ferry; and from the Western Isles to Uig. It is the location for the only secondary school on the Island, Portree High school. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the Aros Centre which celebrate the island's Gaelic heritage. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island. The Royal Hotel is the site of MacNab's Inn, the last meeting place of Flora MacDonald and Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1746. The town plays host to the Isle of Skye's shinty club, Skye Camanachd. Around 939 () of the population can speak Scottish Gaelic. SCO 2265
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Location: Portree Harbour Isle of Skye Highland Region Scotland
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