The Skye Guide is an independent and personal view of the Isle of Skye. The things that are included in the guide are here because I like them - and because I think you might too. If something is not included, it may be because I would not recommend it to you, but it may be simply that I have not experienced it.
I am happy with that ambiguity...
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Coral Beaches
The coral beaches at Claigan, north of Dunvegan, are a mile of so from the nearest road. Directions and more information can be found here, in the hiking section of the Skye Guide.
Flora MacDonald's Memorial, Kilmuir
In Kilmuir Cemetery, just behind the Museum of Island Life, is a tall memorial to Flora MacDonald, 'Preserver of Prince Charles Edward Stuart'. Despite the romanticism of the Skye Boat Song et al, she was a real and remarkable person. This is the place to come to and spend a moment reflecting on her amazing courage. She was buried in this graveyard (though not very close to where her memorial stands) in 1790.
Red Hills - Glas Bheinn Mhor
Glas Bheinn Mhor (564m) does not feature in any list of frequently climbed hills on Skye. I do recommend it though. It is an excellent ascent for anyone who wants to achieve a summit with big views, without the effort or risk involved in some of the higher peaks. The navigation is very easy, the walking surface is mostly short-cropped grass and, although the hill is very steep on two sides, it it not precipitous.
Dulse & Brose, Portree
In recent years there has been a lot of development of eating places on Skye. In the summer, demand is still outstripping supply - especially in Portree. One of the best of the newer restaurants is Dulse & Brose at the Bosville Hotel on Bosville Terrace.