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Dunvegan
Dunvegan — village on the Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Dunvegan is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 386 people. Address: IV55. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.4400°, -6.5800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dunvegan (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Bheagain) is a village on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is famous for Dunvegan Castle, seat of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. Dunvegan is within the parish of Duirinish. In 2011, it had a population of 386.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4400, -6.5800
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV55
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Population
- 386
Sources
- wikidata: Q747568 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Dunvegan (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Dunvegan1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Duirinish Stone
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Duirinish Parish Church, Skye
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Dunvegan, Roag, Harlosh and Bay War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Skye, Dunvegan, St Mary's Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Lord Thomas Frazer Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Giant Angus MacAskill Museum
Museums · 0.5 km
Dunvegan
Villages · 0.6 km
Cnoc Mòr
Mountains & hills · 0.6 km
Rory More's Waterfall
Waterfalls · 0.9 km
John MacLeod of MacLeod
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Dunvegan Pebble
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km
Kinloch Campsite
Campsites · 1.0 km
Dunvegan is a town located in the Scottish Highlands with a population of 386. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 386
- Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Dunvegan
203 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Dunvegan →
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📷 4Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Fiadhairt
Dun Fiadhairt — archaeological site on Isle of Skye, Scotland.
📷 5Castles · Scottish Islands
Dunvegan Castle
Dunvegan Castle — castle in Duirinish, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Eilean Mòr
Eilean Mòr — island in Loch Dunvegan, Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Harlosh Island
Harlosh Island — island off the coast of Skye in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 5Islands · Scottish Islands
Mingay
Mingay — island in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Skye Weavers
Skye Weavers — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Seals Boat trip
Seals Boat trip — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Stein Inn
Stein Inn — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Skyeskyns
Skyeskyns — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dùn Feorlig, Broch
Dùn Feorlig, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dunelireach
Dunelireach — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dùn Osdale
Dùn Osdale — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Colbost
Dun Colbost — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Barpannan
Barpannan — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Fiadhairt Broch
Dun Fiadhairt Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich
Abhainn Bhaile Mheadhonaich — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Totaig
Dun Totaig — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Dun Chaich
Dun Chaich — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Duirinish Stone
Duirinish Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Duirinish Parish Church, Skye
Duirinish Parish Church, Skye in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Dunvegan, Roag, Harlosh and Bay War Memorial
Dunvegan, Roag, Harlosh and Bay War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Skye, Dunvegan, St Mary's Church
Skye, Dunvegan, St Mary's Church — scheduled monument-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Lord Thomas Frazer Memorial
Lord Thomas Frazer Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Giant Angus MacAskill Museum
Giant Angus MacAskill Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Dunvegan
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Kinloch Campsite
Kinloch Campsite — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 6Hotels · Scottish Islands
The House Over-By
The House Over-By — a hotel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skye Eco Bells Glamping
Skye Eco Bells Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Sky Camping CC
Sky Camping CC — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skye Camping And Caravanning Club Site
Skye Camping And Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Greshornish House
Greshornish House — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunvegan?
- Dunvegan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV55).
- What is Dunvegan?
- Dunvegan — village on the Isle of Skye, Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dunvegan?
- Drivers can use postcode IV55.
- Is Dunvegan free to visit?
- Yes, Dunvegan is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dunvegan?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode IV55. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency.