Time magazine name small Scottish town off west coast…

Time magazine name small Scottish town off west coast 'one of world's greatest places'

A town off the west coast of Scotland has just been named hailed by Time magazine as 'one of the world's greatest places'.

The renowned American publication has compiled a list of 50 different 'extraordinary destinations to explore' for 2022, featuring the likes of the Great Barrier Reef, Galapagos Islands, San Francisco and even the International Space Station.

And one popular Scottish spot is rubbing shoulders with some of the most famous cities and sites in the world, with Time including it for its 'whisky and wilderness'.

Portree, the capital town of Skye, takes the acclaim, with writers suggesting the location is a weekend escape for 'city-weary Glaswegians', 'Tolkienesque terrain' and even its excellent fish and chips.

Here's what Time had to say about it: "The Isle of Skye has a stunning Scottish landscape characterized by coastal cliffs, craggy hills, and medieval castles, and its capital of Portree (pop. 2,300) is just as inviting as it is rugged.

Portree is known for its stunning views (Getty)

"For generations, city-weary Glaswegians have been escaping here on weekends, drawn by idyllic scenery and relative proximity. Now it’s casting a wider net, welcoming a postpandemic influx of American visitors.

"Greeting them upon arrival are quaint yet luxuriously appointed inns like the Cuillin Hills Hotel, with a pristine lawn at the edge of the loch. On the horizon is Bracken Hide, a sustainably constructed wilderness lodge consisting of 27 cabins around a Nordic sauna. Nearby, explore the landscape on countless miles of well-maintained hiking trails.

"Amble your way along the Old Man of Storr, a mossy pinnacle that stands some 2,300 ft. above sea level. Or complete a 4.3-mile circuit through the Quiraing, with unmistakably Tolkienesque terrain.

"When you’re back in town, you’re as likely to hear and taste the local culture as you are to see and feel it. The annual Skye Live Music Festival returned in 2022, and the island recently celebrated the opening of Torabhaig, its first new whisky distillery in 190 years.

"Save room for the fried fish: Portree’s seaside chippers are among the best in all of Britain."

Quite a feather in the cap of the town of Portree to be included in such a prestigious list!

And you can reach Portree from Glasgow in a little over 5 hours by car - perhaps it is worth a weekend staycation for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

To see the Time magazine list in full, click here.

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