1. By car

The Portree test unit is inside Springfield Guest House, Home Farm Road, IV51 9LX. From the A87 Co‑op roundabout follow Home Farm Road uphill—look for the Springfield sign. A small lay‑by opposite the drive provides short‑stay parking.

2. By public transport

• Coach – Scottish Citylink 915/916/917 coaches call at Portree Square roughly every two hours, linking Glasgow, Fort William and Inverness.
• Local bus – Stagecoach 52 & 57A connect Broadford, Portree and Flodigarry; both depart from Somerled Square several times a day.

3. Cycling / walking

The Skye arm of National Cycle Network Route 7 follows the A87 to Portree. Bike racks sit beside the Village Green public toilets.

1. A87 Somerled Square crossroads

• Typical slip‑up – stopping on the yellow‑box and blocking ferry traffic.
• Quick fix – wait behind the line until exit is clear, then commit smoothly.

2. Dunvegan Road 20 mph buffer

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps to 25 mph past Portree High School.
• Quick fix – stay in 3rd, feather brake, hold 18 mph through the zone.

3. Aros Centre hairpin

• Typical slip‑up – braking late on downhill bend, crossing centre‑line.
• Quick fix – select 2nd before the bend, use engine‑braking and hug the verge.

1. About Isle of Skye (Portree) Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Portree’s mobile DVSA unit sets up by the council offices on Dunvegan Road, IV51 9EE. There are kerbside starts only; you pull away uphill past Somerled Square crowds. A quick loop to the Portree Harbour viewpoint steadies nerves.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking on Viewfield Road is frequent; bay manoeuvres use the Coop yard when quiet. Independent driving often follows the A87 toward Uig then loops back via the Glen Varragill hairpin—watch roaming deer. Emergency stops occur on the Skeabost straight; the roundabout at Wentworth Street checks mirror timing.

3. After You Pass

Island post means your photocard may take two weeks. Pass Plus normally covers the Skye Bridge, A87 Loch Cluanie ascent and mainland A82 to Fort William.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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