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About Balgown

Balgown sits on Skye's remote Trotternish Peninsula, reached via the A87 then A855 single-track road from Portree. Most visitors arrive whilst touring the island's northern attractions like the Old Man of Storr. The settlement offers stunning views across the Minch to the Outer Hebrides and sits just one kilometre from historic Monkstadt House, where Bonnie Prince Charlie famously parted company with Flora MacDonald.

Where is Balgown on the map?

Balgown is in Scotland, at 57.636, -6.376 - about 29 km north of Aird, Highland.

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The closest airport to Balgown is Benbecula Airport, 85 km (about 2 h 21 min by car).

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