Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kyle of Lochalsh is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station just 0.2 km away. Entry to the town is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is IV40.
About
Kyle of Lochalsh is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 650 people. Address: IV40. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2817°, -5.7133°.
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Summary from the official site
Kyle of Lochalsh is a picturesque village located near the Skye Bridge, serving as a gateway to the Isle of Skye. Visitors can enjoy scenic views, local wildlife, and various outdoor activities, making it a popular destination for tourists exploring the Highlands of Scotland.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kyle of Lochalsh (Scottish Gaelic: Caol Loch Aillse [kɯːl̪ˠ l̪ˠɔx ˈaiʎʃə], "strait of the foaming loch") is a village in the historic county of Ross & Cromarty on the northwest coast of Scotland, located around 55 miles (90 km) west-southwest of Inverness. It is located on the Lochalsh peninsula, at the entrance to Loch Alsh, opposite the village of Kyleakin on the Isle of Skye. A ferry used to connect the two villages until it was replaced by the Skye Bridge, about a mile (2 km) to the west, in 1995.
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Background
History
A public hall in the centre of the village was completed in 1932. Kyle of Lochalsh was the departure point, on New Year's Eve 1918, of the HMY Iolaire, which was bringing home soldiers returning from World War I to the Outer Hebrides. It sank close to its destination of Stornoway and the soldiers tragically drowned. In 1973, the ferry service which operated from Kyle of Lochalsh to Stornoway was discontinued, with services transferred to Ullapool instead. During the 1990s, residents and workers in the area of Kyle of Lochalsh joined together with residents and workers on the Isle of Skye to form the SKAT (Skye and Kyle Against Tolls) anti-toll group movement, to protest against the Skye…
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- Coordinates
- 57.2817, -5.7133
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV40
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Population
- 650
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.lochalsh.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q939913 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kyle of Lochalsh (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Skye Bridge, Scotland. - panoramio.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Other places nearby
1st Minelaying Squadron Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Lifeboat Station
Piers · 0.2 km
British Underwater Test and Evaluation Centre RNLI Collection Box
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kyle of Lochalsh railway station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
HMY Iolaire Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Kyle Station Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
HMS Trelawney and 1st Minelaying Squadron Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
Kyle of Lochalsh Viewpoint & Picnic Place
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Caisteal Maol
Castles · 1.2 km
Teko the Otter
Public art & sculpture · 1.2 km
Kyleakin War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Carn na Snaobhaig
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Kyle of Lochalsh, located in the Scottish Highlands, has a population of 650. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 650
- Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
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Kyle of Lochalsh Line
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kyle of Lochalsh?
- Kyle of Lochalsh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV40).
- What is Kyle of Lochalsh?
- Kyle of Lochalsh — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kyle of Lochalsh?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV40.
- Is Kyle of Lochalsh free to visit?
- Yes, Kyle of Lochalsh is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kyle of Lochalsh?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV40.