Towns & cities · Scottish Highlands
Kyleakin
Also known as: Caol Acain, Caol Àcainn
Kyleakin — village on the Isle of Skye in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Kyleakin is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "village on the Isle of Skye in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.2700°, -5.7300°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Kyleakin (; Scottish Gaelic: Caol Àcain) is a village situated on the east coast of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. The village is along the strait of Kyle Akin, opposite the northwest Scottish mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh. Kyleakin is within the parish of Strath, also known as Strath Swordale.
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Background
History
The etymology of Kyleakin is disputed. The most popular account is that the name is derived from 'Strait of Haakon', named after King Haakon IV of Norway, whose fleet moored there prior to the Battle of Largs in 1263, the battle which ended Norwegian rule of the island. Another possible origin is from Acunn, a Celtic mythological hero. In the early 19th century, Lord Macdonald conceived a grandiose plan for the development of Kyleakin, to be re-christened "New Liverpool". A contemporary print, intended to illustrate his plans, shows row upon row of tenement buildings but the project never came to fruition. The village of Kyleakin is also the site of Castle Moil, a ruined fortress built in…
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- Coordinates
- 57.2700, -5.7300
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV41 8PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1018753 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kyleakin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Caol Acain Harbour and Caisteal Maol - geograph.org.uk - 180723.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Saucy Mary's Lodge
Hostels · 0.3 km
Skye Backpackers
Hostels · 0.3 km
Cnoc nan Loch
Mountains & hills · 0.4 km
Kyleakin War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Teko the Otter
Public art & sculpture · 0.5 km
Caisteal Maol
Castles · 0.6 km
Kyleakin
Villages · 0.7 km
Gavin Maxwell Museum
Museums · 1.1 km
Viewpoint Skye Bridge
Viewpoints · 1.1 km
Kyleakin Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.1 km
Skye Bridge
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.2 km
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Eilean Bàn
Islands · 1.2 km
Kyleakin is a village located in the Scottish Highlands. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Kyleakin
58 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Kyleakin →
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Beinn na Caillich
Beinn na Caillich — mountain near Kyle Rhea on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Beinn na Caillich
Beinn na Caillich — Named summit at 732 m.
📷 5Hill forts · Scottish Highlands
Dun Telve
Dun Telve — iron-age broch located about 4 kilometres southeast of the village of Glenelg, in Scotland, UK.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Highlands
Eilean Bàn
Eilean Bàn — island off the coast of mainland Scotland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Eilean Mor Lighthouse
Eilean Mor Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Glenelg Light
Glenelg Light — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Kyleakin Lighthouse
Kyleakin Lighthouse — lighthouse on Eilean Ban, Scotland.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Highlands
Kylerhea Minor Light
Kylerhea Minor Light — lighthouse in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr na Coinnich
Sgùrr na Coinnich — mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Sgùrr na Coinnich
Sgùrr na Coinnich — Named summit at 739 m.
📷 3Viewpoints · Scottish Highlands
Viewpoint Skye Bridge
Viewpoint Skye Bridge is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Dun Telve (Broch)
Dun Telve (Broch) — a other in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site
Caisteal Mhicleod, dun site — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · Scottish Highlands
Castle Chalamine, dun site
Castle Chalamine, dun site — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 2Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Am Baghan Galldair, dun
Am Baghan Galldair, dun — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Ben Aslak
Ben Aslak — a mountain in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Highlands
Gavin Maxwell Museum
Gavin Maxwell Museum — a museum in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Teko the Otter
Teko the Otter — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Glenelg War Memorial
Glenelg War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Gavin Maxwell memorial
Gavin Maxwell memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Edal memorial
Edal memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kyleakin War Memorial
Kyleakin War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Bernera School
Bernera School — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Saucy Mary's Lodge
Saucy Mary's Lodge — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Nearby
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Saucy Mary's Lodge
Saucy Mary's Lodge — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Skye Backpackers
Skye Backpackers — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Cnoc nan Loch
Cnoc nan Loch — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 63 m.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Kyleakin War Memorial
Kyleakin War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Teko the Otter
Teko the Otter — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Kyleakin
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Saucy Mary's Lodge
Saucy Mary's Lodge — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Skye Backpackers
Skye Backpackers — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Duirinish Holiday Lodges
Duirinish Holiday Lodges — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Reraig caravan site
Reraig caravan site — a campsite in scotland highlands.
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Kyle of Lochalsh
Kyle of Lochalsh — village in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kyleakin?
- Kyleakin is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV41 8PN).
- What is Kyleakin?
- Kyleakin — village on the Isle of Skye in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kyleakin?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV41 8PN.
- Is Kyleakin free to visit?
- Yes, Kyleakin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kyleakin?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV41 8PN.