Salmon Netting Station, Portree, Skye

The Salmon Netting Station in Portree, Skye, has been in existence since at least 1811, as indicated by a map held by the Skye and Lochalsh Museums Service, and it predates the development of the town of Portree. It is likely that the station was promoted or supported by Lord Macdonald, the owner of this part of Skye at the time.

The building is a single-storey structure with a roughly L-shaped plan, consisting of multiple blocks and featuring some alterations. It is constructed from whitewashed rubble, with most roofs slated. The long range with a gable fronting bay is depicted as two separate blocks on the 1811 maps. An infill block, which appears to be from the late 19th century, has a roof covered with Welsh slates, while the original free-standing block nearest the bay is roofed with corrugated sheeting. The house at the far end seems to incorporate an early 3-bay range of the original block, featuring end stacks and a full-height extension that lengthens the block, with a jamb added to the front.

The longer element of the pre-1811 station is slightly deeper in plan than the rest and is set on a slope, causing its roof and eaves level to also slope. The wall height remains constant while the ridge inclines. The square-headed openings are mostly early or original and are comparatively small. To the northwest, there is a large green area with tall poles erected for drying, inspecting, and repairing nets, which is partly bounded by a road and a modern fence.