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The capital of the island, sheltering at the mouth of a pretty loch and is a town of whitewashed houses and hotels.
Portree Bay sheltering the fishing fleet looks towards Ben Tianavaig which rises to 1,352ft and also over the Sound of Raasay to Raasay Island.
Portree meaning 'King's Haven' commemorates a visit by James V in 1540.
A wonderful landmark is Storr and is the highest point in the long range of the Trotternish range.
Portree - (Port an Righ)
- Type:
- Landmark