Vatten, Skye Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Vatten
Population:315
Population Ref:(2011)
Area Total Km2:89
Coordinates:57.4038°N -6.5225°W
Map Type:Isle of Skye
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Static Image Name:Farmhouse at Vatten, Skye - geograph.org.uk - 954670.jpg

Vatten is a hamlet 3miles south east of Dunvegan, on the eastern shore of Loch Vatten, on the Isle of Skye, in the council area of Highland, Scotland.[1] In 2011 it had a population of 315.[2]

History

The name "Vatten" came from Old Norse vatn ("water").[3] Vatten had a school, it closed in 1984 and the pupils transferred to Dunvegan.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vatten. Gazetteer for Scotland. 23 July 2020.
  2. Highland Council 2011 census profile for Settlement Zones
  3. Web site: Placenames P-Z. Scottish Parliament. 23 July 2020.
  4. Economic Impact v5 - Highland Council