Many visitors enjoy shopping during their Isle of Skye stay.  The most popular items purchased by such visitors are jewelry and artwork created by local artisans.  There are numerous stores in which these items can be purchased.  Some of the most popular places for Isle of Skye shopping include:

  • Craft Encounters – This store is popular among travelers interested in picking up souvenirs for their friends and family back home.  It includes everything from knick knacks to local music on CD.
  • Duncan House ( http://www.duncan-house.com/) – Celtic jewelry of all designs can be purchased at this local store.
  • Edinbane Pottery – This is an art gallery where travelers can go to purchase ceramics made by local artists.
  • Rupert Copping Gallery ( http://www.rupertcopping.co.uk/) – This local arts gallery is a terrific place to buy wall art created by a local painter.
  • Skye Batik – This is the best store in the area for picking up local fashions.
  • Skye Original Prints at Portree – This specialty store is a place which showcases framed art and stationary art from local artists.
  • Skye Silver – This Isle of Skye store is the best place for travelers to go to purchase jewelry made by local artisans.
Additional information about arts and crafts shopping in the area is available online at http://www.isleofskye.net/skye/artcraft/ .