Kyleakin, Highland

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Kyleakin is a settlement in Highland

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Kyleakin within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Kyleakin in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Kyleakin, vil., Strath par., Skye island, Inverness-shire, on Kyle Akin, 8 miles NE. of Broadford; P.O., T.O.; Kyleakin Ferry is the chief point of communication between Skye island and the mainland; Kyleakin Lighthouse, on Gillean island, 1 mile N. of Kyleakin vil., amd at W. entramce to Loch Alsh, is 70 ft. high, with fixed light 53 ft. above high water and seen 12 m.

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