Castles · 45 min
Dunvegan Castle
Set on the shores of Loch Dunvegan, Dunvegan Castle has been the ancestral home of Clan MacLeod for over 800 years — one of Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited castles.
Dunvegan Castle
Getting there
Around 45 minutes from The Ferry House across the island to Skye's west coast, with scenic views along Loch Snizort and through Dunvegan village.
Castle tours through furnished rooms and 800 years of Clan MacLeod history.
Award-winning formal gardens and woodland walks on the loch shore.
Summer seal colony boat trips on Loch Dunvegan — one of Skye's best wildlife experiences.
Nearby you'll find
Coral Beach at Claigan
Neist Point Lighthouse
Dunvegan village cafés and local shops
Wildlife boat trips on Loch Dunvegan
A wonderful half-day or full-day out for history lovers, gardeners, and families.