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About Kilvaxter

Kilvaxter is a small settlement on Skye's northeastern coast, reached via the A87 and A855 through Portree. The journey from Inverness takes about two and a half hours, whilst local trips from Portree or Uig are much shorter. The village sits on the Trotternish Peninsula overlooking the Sound of Raasay, where a small ferry still operates the historic crossing to Raasay island.

Where is Kilvaxter on the map?

Kilvaxter is in Scotland, at 57.650, -6.400 - about 31 km north of Aird, Highland.

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The closest airport to Kilvaxter is Benbecula Airport, 88 km (about 2 h 23 min by car).

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