Villages · Scottish Islands
Skaill
Skaill — a village in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso · 9.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Skaill is a village located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its proximity to significant archaeological sites, including the Neolithic settlement of Skara Brae. The village offers a glimpse into the local community and its historical context within the archipelago. Visitors can expect a quiet, rural setting typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.5833, -3.6833
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW14 7YD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Thurso — 9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637790 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Old Bridge of Forss
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
West Mill, Forss
Watermills · 1.9 km
Forss House
Hotels · 1.9 km
East Mill
Watermills · 2.0 km
Bridge of Forss
Historic bridges · 2.0 km
East Mill, Forss
Watermills · 2.0 km
Stemster Hill, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Lower Dounreay
Villages · 2.1 km
Tulloch of Lybster, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Green Tullochs Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 2.4 km
Green Tullochs Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Green Tullochs Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Islands
Old Bridge of Forss
Old Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
West Mill, Forss
West Mill, Forss — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
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Bridge of Forss
Bridge of Forss — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
East Mill, Forss
East Mill, Forss — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Skaill
Places to stay
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Forss House
Forss House — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Thurso Caravan Park
Thurso Caravan Park — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
Muthu Royal Hotel
Muthu Royal Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
North Coast Touring Park
North Coast Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skaill?
- Skaill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW14 7YD).
- What is Skaill?
- Skaill — a village in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Skaill?
- The nearest railway station is Thurso, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW14 7YD.
- How do I get to Skaill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW14 7YD. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.