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After 2 days in Edinburgh, I will have 2 days in the western highlands before heading to the Inverness area (Forres) for 3 nights. I would like to spend one of those two days on Skye. What would be a good location between Ediburgh and Skye to spend a night (or 2)?
Thanks for any suggestions.

We drove from Edinburgh and spent several nights in Inverness. We used Inverness as a base to travel to Skye and the Ornkey Islands. It wasn't a short drive to either location though - but it was a beautiful one!

Inverness is more of a working class town, but in the city center there is a very nice walk along the river.... We had some very nice meals in the town as well.

Oban would be my pick for you. It's not directly en route, but it's not a million miles off,a nd it IS beautiful on a fine day

Oban or near Ballacullish/Glencoe. What sort of place are you looking for.

http://www.clachaig.com/ in Glencoe, or someplace just outside of Oban would be my choices.

Thank you for the suggestions. We are looking for a picturesque location with comfortable accommodations and lots of character. I am also looking for a suggestion on where to stay on Skye the following night.

I would suggest Arisaig. It's a beautiful corner of Scotland and you could get the ferry from Mallaig to Armadale (on Skye).

The Arisaig Hotel or The Old Library http://www.oldlibrary.co.uk/ offer accommodation in the town although we spent a very comfortable night at Leven House. http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/levenhouse.html. On a nice day Cambusdarroch (Camusdarach)beach is a great place for a swim. Check out http://www.road-to-the-isles.org.uk/