Skye Skye or the Isle of Skye (/skaɪ/; Scottish Gaelic: An t-Eilean Sgitheanach or Eilean a' Cheò) is the largest and most northerly large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland.[Note 1] The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous centre dominated by the Cuillins, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country.[9][10] Although it has been suggested that the Gaelic Sgitheanach describes a winged shape there is no definitive agreement as to the name's origins. The island has been occupied since the Mesolithic period and its history includes a time of Norse rule and a long period of domination by Clan MacLeod and Clan Donald. The main industries are tourism, agriculture, fishing and whisky-distilling. Etymology[edit] Eilean a' Cheò, which means island of the mist, is a poetic Gaelic name for the island.[17][Note 3] Geography[edit] Skye and the surrounding islands Towns and villages[edit] Climate[edit] History[edit] Prehistory[edit]
The Skye Trail - a long-distance walk through the Isle of Skye Renaissance Clothing, Medieval Swords, Armor, Helmets, Shields and Archery by Medieval Collectables Historical perspective for Skye A historical perspective, drawn from the Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland: A Survey of Scottish Topography, Statistical, Biographical and Historical, edited by Francis H. Groome and originally published in parts by Thomas C. Jack, Grange Publishing Works, Edinburgh between 1882 and 1885. Skye, an island in the W of the county of Inverness, of the whole area of which it forms a little more than one-seventh. It is the largest island of the Inner Hebrides, and the second largest of the whole group, as well as of all the islands lying off the coast of Scotland. Coast, etc. From the N side of Score Bay all round the N end of the island down to Loch Staffin, and beyond it, the coast is formed by precipitous cliffs of basalt, which are remarkable in many places for the great regularity of their columnar formation. All round the coast are a number of islands and islets, of which the two principal on the N have been already mentioned.
Isle of Skye Select area The Isle of Skye is a walkers' paradise. From family walks on the spectacular coastline to dramatic scrambles in the Cuillin mountains, the most challenging in Britain, the island provides fantastic walking for everyone. We help you find the best walking routes on Skye, from the classic outings to hidden gems not found in guidebooks. We've carefully researched each of the walks, giving up to date, reliable information to help you get the most from your visit to this beautiful island. You can view and book accommodation, find places to eat and things to see and do. Map of Skye and Raasay is derived from SVG map of Scotland by Eric Gaba; licenced under CCSA.
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Isle of Skye, Scotland. Guide to Accommodation, Activities, Attractions. ZoneCard | SPT Buy If you don’t have a ZoneCard, simply go to an SPT travel centre or staffed ScotRail station with a passport-sized photo of yourself. Proof of date of birth is needed for children under 16 years of age. Renew If you have already registered for ZoneCard, you can order a new card via our online ticket sales site. The ZoneCard can also be renewed for a one or four week period at the following local retail outlets. When is the ZoneCard valid? ZoneCard is valid from Sunday to Saturday and can be renewed from the Thursday preceding the expiry date on your ticket. If you do not have a current ZoneCard, you can buy one on the Saturday prior to its validity. How does the ZoneCard work? The ZoneCard map shows the area covered. If you hold a valid ticket for either G1 or G2, you are also able to travel within the shaded city centre area – see cream shaded area of enlarged map of areas G1 and G2 – and on the Subway system. Refunds Enquiries
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