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About Waternish

Waternish occupies the northwestern peninsula of Skye, reached via the A850 from Portree then the B886. Most journeys are locals heading to Dunvegan or Portree, plus tourists exploring Skye's quieter reaches. The single-track road winds through moorland and coastal settlements, taking about 30 minutes from Portree. The peninsula houses Waternish Peninsula Distillery, crafting single malt whisky in a converted farm steading.

Where is Waternish on the map?

Waternish is in Scotland, at 57.510, -6.558 - about 21 km west of Aird, Highland.

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The closest airport to Waternish is Benbecula Airport, 121 km (about 2 h 51 min by car).

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