Eileanan Dubha

Island Group in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Eileanan Dubha

Kyle of Locchalsh Kyle of Lochalsh with 158701 waiting for return journey to Inverness — Kyle of Locchalsh Credit: Colin Prosser

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Images are sourced within 2km of 57.276581/-5.7082623 or Grid Reference NG7626. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Kyle of Locchalsh Kyle of Lochalsh with 158701 waiting for return journey to Inverness

Kyle of Locchalsh

Kyle of Lochalsh with 158701 waiting for return journey to Inverness

Bay in the Plock of Kyle A visit close to high tide. Seaweed, rock and clear water.

Bay in the Plock of Kyle

A visit close to high tide. Seaweed, rock and clear water.

Still water, Plock of Kyle Overcast on the coast and over Skye. The forecasters were right! An earlier visit with the same ingredients and a clear sunny sky. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4573459">NG7527 : Clear water by the Plock of Kyle</a>

Still water, Plock of Kyle

Overcast on the coast and over Skye. The forecasters were right! An earlier visit with the same ingredients and a clear sunny sky. NG7527 : Clear water by the Plock of Kyle

Cove on the Plock of Kyle A direct footpath leads to this area of the Plock of Kyle.

Cove on the Plock of Kyle

A direct footpath leads to this area of the Plock of Kyle.

A cove with the view but not the silence The continuous noise of traffic on the A87 detracts from this place.

A cove with the view but not the silence

The continuous noise of traffic on the A87 detracts from this place.

The A87 below the Plock of Kyle A view of the Skye bridge on the left.

The A87 below the Plock of Kyle

A view of the Skye bridge on the left.

Kyle of Lochalsh View from the railway station Kyle of Lochalsh, the harbour, and in the distance the bridge which connects the mainland to the Isle of Skye

Kyle of Lochalsh

View from the railway station Kyle of Lochalsh, the harbour, and in the distance the bridge which connects the mainland to the Isle of Skye

Kyle of Lochalsh View off the overhead bridge, of the railway station, the dock, and with the Isle of Skye in background

Kyle of Lochalsh

View off the overhead bridge, of the railway station, the dock, and with the Isle of Skye in background

Harbour at Kyle of Lochalsh Bright sunshine burst through as a break in threatening skies. The large Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel seemed to be shut up.

Harbour at Kyle of Lochalsh

Bright sunshine burst through as a break in threatening skies. The large Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel seemed to be shut up.

The Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel and the Skye Bridge Kyle was very very quiet on a November Sunday. The one train of the day from Inverness stays 90 minutes at Kyle and the day-trip from Inverness takes just under 7 hours.

The Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel and the Skye Bridge

Kyle was very very quiet on a November Sunday. The one train of the day from Inverness stays 90 minutes at Kyle and the day-trip from Inverness takes just under 7 hours.

View into Loch Alsh from the mainland end of the Skye Bridge Kyle of Lochalsh is invisible from this end of the bridge. The Isle of Skye is the far side of the water.

View into Loch Alsh from the mainland end of the Skye Bridge

Kyle of Lochalsh is invisible from this end of the bridge. The Isle of Skye is the far side of the water.

Loch Alsh near the Kyle of Lochalsh Kyleakin is the village on the southern side of Loch Alsh.

Loch Alsh near the Kyle of Lochalsh

Kyleakin is the village on the southern side of Loch Alsh.

The harbour at Kyle of Lochalsh The train station is right on the harbour and the ScotRail service can be seen at the platform. A view from the grounds of the Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel.

The harbour at Kyle of Lochalsh

The train station is right on the harbour and the ScotRail service can be seen at the platform. A view from the grounds of the Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel.

The Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel and the Skye Bridge The view to the Skye Bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station.

The Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel and the Skye Bridge

The view to the Skye Bridge from the Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station.

The Plock of Kyle from the viewpoint The Plock of Kyle at one time was a golf course and the large open area is now a Nature Reserve and Community Park. There are many footpaths connecting to the shore and wider tracks for prams and buggies.

The Plock of Kyle from the viewpoint

The Plock of Kyle at one time was a golf course and the large open area is now a Nature Reserve and Community Park. There are many footpaths connecting to the shore and wider tracks for prams and buggies.

The view to Skye from the viewpoint on Am Ploc, Kyle of Lochalsh A clear view over the sea but clouds on the higher hills of Skye.

The view to Skye from the viewpoint on Am Ploc, Kyle of Lochalsh

A clear view over the sea but clouds on the higher hills of Skye.

Boats in Fisherman's Bay, Am Ploc A view from the named &quot;Moorland Path&quot; that crosses Am Ploc.

Boats in Fisherman's Bay, Am Ploc

A view from the named "Moorland Path" that crosses Am Ploc.

Moorland of Am Ploc, Kyle of Lochalsh A very pleasant path across the Plock of Kyle is named &quot;The Moorland Path&quot;. It provides an alternative view of the Skye Bridge.

Moorland of Am Ploc, Kyle of Lochalsh

A very pleasant path across the Plock of Kyle is named "The Moorland Path". It provides an alternative view of the Skye Bridge.

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Eileanan Dubha is located at Grid Ref: NG7626 (Lat: 57.276581, Lng: -5.7082623)

Unitary Authority: Highland

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Locations

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Related Wikis

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Kyle of Lochalsh

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Caisteal Maol

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.276581,-5.7082623

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2801371/-5.713245

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2805733/-5.7070101

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2803107/-5.7062188

Kyle of Lochalsh

Name Gd: Caol Loch Aillse

Naptan AtcoCode: 9100KYLELSH

Network: National Rail

Network Website: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/stations/kyl/

Network Wikidata: Q26334

Operator: ScotRail

Public Transport: station

Railway: station

Ref Crs: KYL

Source: NPE

Train: yes

Wikidata: Q2468479

Wikipedia: en:Kyle of Lochalsh railway station

Lat/Long: 57.2797764/-5.7137486

Railway: buffer_stop

Lat/Long: 57.2793528/-5.7135729

Created By: Merkaartor 0.12

Lat/Long: 57.2806373/-5.7104772

Railway: buffer_stop

Lat/Long: 57.279358/-5.7138787

Post Box

Brand: Royal Mail

Brand Wikidata: Q638098

Brand Wikipedia: en:Royal Mail

Collection Times: Mo-Fr 09:00; Sa 09:00

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Ref: IV40 34

Source: survey

Lat/Long: 57.280679/-5.7100859

Location Transition: yes

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 57.2810578/-5.7090805

Railway: switch

Railway Local Operated: yes

Railway Turnout Side: left

Lat/Long: 57.2797382/-5.7139361

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 5

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Light Range: 4

Seamark Light Reference: A 3927.5

Seamark Light Sequence: 0.3+(5.7)

Seamark Name: 8 Metre Rock

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2766167/-5.7114667

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: white

Seamark Light Group: 2

Seamark Light Height: 9

Seamark Light Period: 10

Seamark Light Range: 8

Seamark Light Reference: A 3927

Seamark Light Sequence: 0.5+(1.5)+0.5+(7.5)

Seamark Name: Eileanan Dubha East

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2759833/-5.7053333

Seamark Information: Synchronized with W. end

Seamark Light Character: Oc

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 5

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Light Range: 3

Seamark Light Reference: A 3930.2

Seamark Light Sequence: 4+(2)

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2792346/-5.7073308

Seamark Light Character: Oc

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 5

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Light Range: 3

Seamark Light Reference: A 3930

Seamark Light Sequence: 4+(2)

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2791164/-5.7087152

Seamark Information: 165

Seamark Light Category: vertical

Seamark Light Character: F

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 6

Seamark Light Multiple: 2

Seamark Light Range: 4

Seamark Light Reference: A 3928.2

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2792567/-5.7131506

Seamark Information: 134

Seamark Light Category: vertical

Seamark Light Character: F

Seamark Light Colour: green

Seamark Light Height: 5

Seamark Light Multiple: 2

Seamark Light Range: 5

Seamark Light Reference: A 3928

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 57.2792058/-5.7141804

Parking

Access: yes

Fee: no

Parking: surface

Source: Bing

Lat/Long: 57.2806663/-5.7050659

Power: transformer

Lat/Long: 57.2809784/-5.7098251

Power: transformer

Lat/Long: 57.280974/-5.7096159

Railway: buffer_stop

Lat/Long: 57.2794643/-5.7135405

Seamark Buoy Lateral Category: port

Seamark Buoy Lateral Colour: red

Seamark Buoy Lateral Shape: can

Seamark Buoy Lateral System: iala-a

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: red

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Name: String Rock

Seamark Type: buoy_lateral

Lat/Long: 57.2748553/-5.7140708

Restaurant

Waterside

Addr City: Kyle of Lochalsh

Addr Housename: Railway Buildings

Addr Postcode: IV40 8AQ

Cuisine: seafood

Email: jann.waterside@hotmail.co.uk

Opening Hours: Mo-Sa 17:30-21:00

Phone: +44 159 9534813

Website: http://www.watersideseafoodrestaurant.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 57.2798555/-5.7137793

Kyle Station Museum

Addr City: Kyle of Lochalsh

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housename: Railway Buildings

Addr Postcode: IV40 8AQ

Addr Street: Station Road

Email: enquiries@kylestationmuseum.org

Fee: yes

Image: https://www.kylestationmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/kyle-harbour-RGB-Logo.png

Museum: railway

Opening Hours: Mo-Su 11:00-15:00

Operator: Skye & Kyle Rail Development Company

Operator Type: scottish_charity

Phone: +44 (0) 1599 534824

Railway: museum

Tourism: museum

Website: https://www.kylestationmuseum.org

Lat/Long: 57.2796786/-5.7137524

Kyle of Lochalsh

Public Transport: stop_position

Railway: stop

Train: yes

Lat/Long: 57.2795834/-5.7139104

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2802124/-5.7077312

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2804166/-5.7077408

Booth: K6

Covered: booth

Man Made: telephone_box

Lat/Long: 57.2806042/-5.710812

Power: substation

Lat/Long: 57.2806538/-5.7106824

Source: PGS

Lat/Long: 57.2804425/-5.7077462

Access: no

Barrier: lift_gate

Lift Gate Type: double

Lat/Long: 57.2806481/-5.7098129

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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