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The Isle of Skye is probably the most fabled of Scotland?s west coast islands. Nothing adds to the fable more effectively than the Skye Boat Song. ?Speed bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing?Over the sea to Skye? it incants. On an island 50mls/80km long and with no point more than 6mls/10km from the sea, can be found a landscape of deep lochs and challenging mountain peaks - arguably the most spectacular scenery in the Highlands. The devoted climbers and walkers that the island attracts say amen to that. Portree, the island?s 'capital', is a picture of neat white-washed houses and small hotels lined up around the town?s ancient quayside. Celebrated Dunvegan Castle, 800-year-old stronghold of the Clan MacLeod, is a ?must visit? (April ?Oct) even though it involves a 17ml/27km snaking road journey from Portree.
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