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  2. Population10,008
    Scottish Gaelic nameAn t-Eilean Sgitheanach
    Old Norse nameSkíð
    Meaning of nameEtymology unclear
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    Etymology

    The first written references to the island are Roman sources such as the Ravenna Cosmography, which refers to Scitis and Scetis, which can be found on a map by Ptolemy. One possible derivation comes from skitis, … See more

    Geography

    At 1,656 km (639 sq mi), Skye is the second-largest island in Scotland after Lewis and Harris. The coastline of Skye is a series of peninsulas and bays radiating out from a centre dominated by the Cuillin hills (Gaelic: A… See more

    History

    A Mesolithic hunter-gatherer site dating to the seventh millennium BC at An Corran in Staffin is one of the oldest archaeological sites in Scotland. Its occupation is probably linked to that of the rock shelter at Sand, Applecross, … See more

    Language

    Historically, Skye was overwhelmingly Gaelic-speaking, but this changed between 1921 and 2001. In both the 1901 and 1921 censuses, all Skye parishes were more than 75 percent Gaelic-speaking. By 1971, only Kilmui… See more

     
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  1. Skye, United Kingdom

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    Travel to and around Skye. The Caledonian MacBrayne ferry (Mallaig to Skye) runs daily from the port of Mallaig in the west Highlands to Armadale in Sleat on the south of Skye. You can get to Mallaig by road or train. Plan your trip on the …

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    Learn about Skye's ancient and modern history, from dinosaur fossils to Highland Clearances. Explore the ruins of castles, churches and brochs, and the stories of the clans of MacDonald and MacLeod.

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    Sep 29, 2020 · The Isle of Skye in Scotland is one of the most beautiful little islands on this planet of ours, and if you wish to visit the lovely Scottish Island – then here are the 10 must-see places on the Isle of Skye, with their location …

  11. Scotland’s Majestic Isle of Skye - Rick Steves Europe

    Among Scotland's countless islands, the favorite among travelers is the scenic Isle of Skye, where fun-to-drive mountain roads weave among grassy slopes and rocky ridges. Just off Scotland's northwest coast, Skye is the country's second …

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