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Portree

City in Outer Hebrides, United Kingdom

Overview

Portree is a quaint and lively town on the Isle of Skye, known for its colorful harbour, lively arts scene, and as a gateway to the island's rugged natural wonders. With a population of around 2,480, it's a charming base for exploring the Scottish Highlands and nearby scenic attractions.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Outer Hebrides
Population
2,480
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
57.41°, -6.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
68
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,315
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
13.0°C
Winter Avg
5.9°C
Record High
23.1°C
Record Low
-1.6°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
1536 mm
Internet Speed
50 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
37 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
1
Transport
69
Walk Score
69
Footways
138.0
Airport
SKL
Distance
28 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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