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Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour, Isle of Skye

Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour, Isle of Skye
Kyleakin (/kaɪlˈɑːkɪn/; Scottish Gaelic: Caol Àcain) is a village situated on the east coast of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. The village is along the strait of Kyle Akin opposite the northwest Scottish mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh.
Its name derives from 'Strait of Haakon' named after the King Haakon IV of Norway whose fleet moored there prior to the Battle of Largs in 1263 which ended Norwegian rule of the island.
The village of Kyleakin is also the site of Castle Moil, an ruined fortress built in the late 15th century. Legend states that there were much older fortifications on the site, and that it was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. Her remains are said to be buried on the top of Beinn na Caillich (Gaelic for "mountain of the old woman"), the large mountain to the rear of the castle ruins. However, some local historians contest this and claim that she was laid to rest by another mountain of the same name a few miles west in the village of Broadford, so that she may forever face the land of her birth.

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 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
This is marvellous! YS

Best wishes, Andy
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Andy Rodker club
Many thanks for the visit, kind comments and fav, much appreciated.
Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Gorgeous scene and shot!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Many thanks Cheryl, I'm glad that you like it.
Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 autofantasia
autofantasia club
Beautifully captured Doug! :)
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to autofantasia club
Many thanks for the visit, kind comments and fav Paul, much appreciated.
Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Ecobird
Ecobird club
Stunning image Doug and a beautiful location
7 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Thank you Carol very much appreciated. I cannot accept responsibility for the location:)
All the best, Doug
7 years ago.

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