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About Kyleakin

Kyleakin marks your arrival on Skye via the A87 and Skye Bridge, replacing the old ferry crossing from Kyle of Lochalsh. The village serves long-distance Highland tourists and local commuters alike, with about 3 EV chargers available. The atmospheric ruins of Castle Moil sit on a tidal island offshore, where a Norwegian princess allegedly once charged tolls using a chain stretched across the water.

Where is Kyleakin on the map?

Kyleakin is in Scotland, at 57.271, -5.741 - about 9 km south-west of Coillemore, Highland.

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The closest airport to Kyleakin is Inverness Airport, 146 km (about 2 h 7 min by car).

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