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Portree, Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Portree (/pɔːrˈtriː/Scottish GaelicPort Rìgh

pronounced [pʰɔrˠʃt̪ˈɾiː]) is the largest town on, and capital of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebridesof Scotland.

Portree has a harbour fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. Attractions in the town include the former Aros Centre, now the Isle of Skye Candle Co. Visitor Centre, which celebrates the island’s Gaelic heritage. Further arts provision is made through arts organisation ATLAS Arts, a Creative Scotland regularly-funded organisation. The town also serves as a centre for tourists exploring the island.

Around 939 people (37.72% of the population) can speak Scottish Gaelic.

The A855 road leads north out of the town, passing through villages such as AchachorkStaffin and passes the rocky landscape of the Storr before reaching the landslip of the Quiraing.

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