Quay Street
Introduction
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Quay Street
Image: © John Allan Taken: 22 May 2010
Portree pier was built by Thomas Telford in 1818-1820. The harbour was once a port of call for steam boats carrying passengers and cargo such as livestock and coal. Quay Street, with its coloured buildings, was completed in the late 19th century.
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Image Location
Latitude
57.411554
Longitude
-6.191476