Lealt, Skye Explained

Map Type:Isle of Skye
Country:Scotland
Official Name:Lealt
Gaelic Name:An Leathallt
Os Grid Reference:NG505608
Coordinates:57.5683°N -6.1724°W
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Postcode District:IV51 9
Postcode Area:IV
Static Image:Lealt.jpg

Lealt (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: An Leathallt) is a crofting township, on the western coastline of the Sound of Raasay on the Trotternish peninsula of Skye, in the Highlands of Scotland and the council area of Highland.[1] The Lealt River which gives its name to Lealt, passes through on the way to the Sound of Raasay.

The name "Lealt" means "Stream with one high bank".[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons. Parliamentary Papers: 1850-1908. 26 June 2017. 1907. H.M. Stationery Office. 50.
  2. Web site: Placenames K-O. Scottish Parliament. 13 December 2020.