Armadale, Skye Explained

Map Type:Isle of Skye
Official Name:Armadale
Gaelic Name:Armadal
Country:Scotland
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Lieutenancy Scotland:Ross and Cromarty
Coordinates:57.0625°N -5.9055°W
Os Grid Reference:NG633036
Constituency Westminster:Ross, Skye and Lochaber
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch
Post Town:ISLE OF SKYE
Postcode Area:IV
Postcode District:IV45
Dial Code:01471

Armadale (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Armadal) is a village near the southern end of the Sleat peninsula on the Isle of Skye, in the Highland council area of Scotland. Like most of Sleat, but unlike most of Skye, the area is fairly fertile, and though there are hills, most do not reach a great height. It looks out over the Sound of Sleat, to Morar and Mallaig.The name ’Armadale’, meaning ‘elongated valley’, derives from the Old Norse armr and dalr.[1] Clan Donald has a visitor centre situated next to the ruins of Armadale Castle and surrounded by large gardens, while the nearby Sabhal Mòr Ostaig is a centre of Gaelic learning.The village is also a small port, and has a regular Caledonian MacBrayne ferry service to Mallaig. It is at the southern end of the A851 road.When walking on the beach near the pier, it is possible to see otters and seals.

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  1. Book: Field, John. Place-names of Great Britain and Ireland. 1980. David & Charles. 0389201545. Newton Abbot, Devon. 6964610. 25.