Overview for Lephin, Glendale, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8WJ

Introduction

The Isle of Skye, or simply Skye, is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous hub dominated by the Cuillin, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country. Although Sgitheanach has been suggested to describe a winged shape, no definitive agreement exists as to the name's origins.

The island has been occupied since the Mesolithic period, and over its history has been occupied at various times by Celtic tribes including the Picts and the Gaels, Scandinavian Vikings, and most notably the powerful integrated Norse-Gaels clans of

MacLeod and MacDonald. The island was considered to be under Norwegian suzerainty until the 1266 Treaty of Perth, which transferred control over to Scotland.

The 18th-century Jacobite risings led to the breaking-up of the clan system and later clearances that replaced entire communities with sheep farms, some of which involved forced emigrations to distant lands. Resident numbers declined from over 20,000 in the early 19th century to just under 9,000 by the closing decade of the 20th century. Skye's population increased by 4% between 1991 and 2001. About a third of the residents were Gaelic speakers in 2001, and although their numbers are in decline, this aspect of island culture remains important.

The main industries are tourism, agriculture, fishing, and forestry. Skye is part of the Highland Council local government area. The island's largest settlement is Portree, which is also its capital, known for its picturesque harbour. Links to various nearby islands by ferry are available, and since 1995, to the mainland by a road bridge. The climate is mild, wet, and windy. The abundant wildlife includes the golden eagle, red deer, and Atlantic salmon. The local flora is dominated by heather moor, and nationally important invertebrate populations live on the surrounding sea bed. Skye has provided the locations for various novels and feature films and is celebrated in poetry and song.

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Summary for Lephin, Glendale, ISLE OF SKYE, IV55 8WJ

Scottish Region
This postcode is in the
Eilean á Chèo
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Highland
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Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Ross, Skye and Lochaber parliamentary constituency.

Ross, Skye and Lochaber is a constituency in Scotland. The seat has been held by Ian Blackford (Scottish National Party) since May 2015.

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Most Recent House Sales for IV55 8WJ

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Coordinates for IV55 8WJ

Latitude
57.447129
Longitude
-6.706573

Sunrise and Sunset at IV55 8WJ

Sunrise
05:59
Sunset
19:02

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

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Historical Weather Summary

Clear13.73%
Cloudy57.09%
Rain8.98%
Windy19.46%
Other0.74%

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Postcode Details for IV55 8WJ

Introduced
1 Jan 1980

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
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24 Feb 2024
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