Islands · Scottish Highlands
Pabay
In or near Broadford.
Pabay — island in Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh · 8.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Pabay in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, which is 8.8 km away. Entry to the island is free.
About
Pabay is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Part of Inner Hebrides. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 57.2750°, -5.8600°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Pabay is a Scottish island just off the coast of Skye. The name Pabay is derived from an old Norse word meaning "priest's isle" and there are the remains of a 13th-century chapel.
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Background
History
Occupation of the island, in the form of midden material and lithics found in two locations, can be traced back to the prehistoric period, perhaps as far back as the Mesolithic. However, there is little evidence for settlement to bridge the gap between the Mesolithic and the sixteenth century. From this period onwards, the island is shown on maps and charts, being first named on Dutch cartographer Willem Blaeu's map of 1654. Dean Monro in 1549 gave the following description:<blockquote>At the shore of Skye foresaid, lies an isle called Pabay, near one mile in length, full of woods, good for fishing, and a main shelter for thieves and cut-throats, it pertains to Mackinnon.</blockquote> In…
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- Coordinates
- 57.2750, -5.8600
- Nearest railway station
- Kyle of Lochalsh — 8.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q501193 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pabay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Pabay from Beinn na Cro.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pabay?
- Pabay is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Pabay?
- Pabay — island in Inner Hebrides, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pabay?
- The nearest railway station is Kyle of Lochalsh, about 8.8 km away. Its coordinates are 57.2750°, -5.8600°.
- Is Pabay free to visit?
- Yes, Pabay is free to enter.