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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.
(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))
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Feature Description: | "village" (ADL Feature Type: "populated places") |
Administrative units: | Strath ScoP Inverness Shire ScoCnty |
Place: | Kyleakin |
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