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About Skail

Skail perches on Scotland's far north coast in Sutherland, accessible via the A99 as part of the North Coast 500 route. This remote Highland settlement sits amongst dramatic moorland and coastal cliffs, with Bettyhill 17km west providing the nearest services. The single-track road serves scattered crofts and connects to tiny communities like Syre. Skail overlooks Torrisdale Bay, where Atlantic grey seals gather during autumn pupping season.

Where is Skail on the map?

Skail is in Scotland, at 58.383, -4.200 - about 11 km north-east of Achness.

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The closest airport to Skail is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 101 km (about 1 h 39 min by car).

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