Map Type: | Isle of Skye |
Country: | Scotland |
Official Name: | Ellishadder |
Gaelic Name: | Ealaiseadar |
Static Image: | Ellishadder.jpg |
Static Image Caption: | Crofts at Ellishadder |
Os Grid Reference: | NG504651 |
Coordinates: | 57.607°N -6.1785°W |
Unitary Scotland: | Highland |
Post Town: | Portree |
Postcode District: | IV51 9 |
Postcode Area: | IV |
Ellishadder is a crofting township, situated close to the north shore of the freshwater Loch Mealt, on the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye, and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] Ellishadder is one of 23 townships making up the district area of Staffin.
The Kilt Rock viewpoint is situated to the east of the township; it comprises sea-cliffs 55m (180feet) tall, made of dolerite rock strata in many different colours.[2] Kilt Rock has a waterfall, Mealt Falls, created from the outflow of Loch Mealt