You can walk the dirt path that winds around some of the Fairy Glen hills and explore off the path. Climb atop the hills and walk around the small labyrinth formed by the stone circle. Don’t miss the scramble to the top of Castle Ewan's rock formations for sweeping views. Many guided tours of the Isle of Skye, including day trips from Portree and Inverness and multi-day tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow, include a stop here.
It’s free to access the Fairy Glen, though there is a fee for parking.
Wear sturdy shoes to handle slippery stones after the rain and to climb up Castle Ewen.
Bring an umbrella or waterproof jacket for unpredictable weather, and repellent for midges.
There are no restrooms or other facilities at the glen.
Visitors are asked to not remove or take anything from the glen, or rearrange any items, including rocks to create stone spirals.
Fairy Glen is located at the northern end of the Isle of Skye, around 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of Uig and 16 miles (26 kilometers) north of Portree. Take the A87 from Portree to Uig and turn off just before town. There is limited parking. You can take Bus 57A from Portree to Uig or Citylink 916 from Glasgow to Portree to Uig. Guided tours usually include transport from Portree, Inverness, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.
Fairy Glen can be visited at any time, year-round. For the best weather, visit between March and October. Summer is peak season on the Isle of Sky and for the Fairy Glen; visit early in the morning or later in the day to avoid the crowds. Plan to spend around an hour or two exploring the area.
Don't miss the Fairy Pools, a series of waterfalls with their own rock pools on a tributary to the River Brittle, with the Black Cuillin Mountains in the background. They're located at the other end of the Isle of Skye, near the town of Glenbrittle to the south. It takes around 30 minutes to walk to the first and largest waterfall, and those with the energy can venture further for additional pools.
