Portree is the largest (although you could walk the town from end to end in about half an hour) and liveliest town on Skye and was our home for 3 glorious days. It has the prettiest little harbor lined with brightly pastel painted houses and great views of the surrounding hills. Its name (from the Gaelic for King’s Harbour) commemorates James V, who came here in 1540 to pacify the local clans. We rented an apartment from vrbo.com and found it to be a great alternative to a B&B or hotel. There is a nice little market in town for putting together your own meals or a picnic basket for exploring the island or if you prefer eating out, there are a few great restaurants serving up some of the local catch and traditional Scottish fare. I really loved the Isle of Skye and Portree was a great jumping off point for seeing the rest of the island.