Skye is a popular destination for tourists and visitors alike, with its most well known attractions such as the Fairy Pools and Old Man of Storr welcoming thousands of people per year. It’s also an amazing place to visit for some of the best restaurants in Scotland.
But this island has changed over the years, from crofting to traditional crafts, although some things have stayed the same. Here we take a look back at pictures showing how Skye has changed over the past 100 years.
5. Highland cattle
Highland cattle grazing in summer 1961 | George Freston/Fox Photos/Getty Images
6. Portree
The largest town on Skye hasn't changed its colourful houses. But it has become much busier. | Heritage Images/Getty Images
7. Kyleakin harbour
Fishermen by their boat in harbour of the village of Kyleakin, Isle of Skye circa 1982 | RDImages/Epics/Getty Images
8. Isle of Skye Festival
Mylo, Isle of Skye Festival 2006 | Universal Images Group via Getty