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About Kensaleyre

Kensaleyre lies on Skye's east coast, reached via the A87 and A850 from the mainland bridge. The village sits 8km from Portree along single-track roads with passing places. About 7 EV charging points are available nearby, mainly in Portree. The name derives from Gaelic "Ceann Sàile" (head of the sea inlet), marking where 19th-century herring boats once sheltered in the small bay.

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Kensaleyre is in Scotland, at 57.488, -6.308 - about 9 km north-east of Aird, Highland.

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The closest airport to Kensaleyre is Benbecula Airport, 93 km (about 2 h 28 min by car).

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