Cill Donnain

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Cill Donnain

South Uist War Memorial — South Uist War Memorial Credit: Sandy Gerrard

Cill Donnain is a small village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the Isle of Skye, Cill Donnain is known for its stunning natural beauty and picturesque surroundings. The village is surrounded by rugged mountains, lush greenery, and crystal-clear waters, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

Cill Donnain is home to a small population of residents, many of whom are involved in traditional industries such as fishing and agriculture. The village has a strong sense of community and a welcoming atmosphere, making it a charming place to visit or live.

Visitors to Cill Donnain can explore the surrounding countryside on foot or by bike, taking in the breathtaking scenery and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the area. The village is also within easy reach of several historic sites and attractions, including the iconic Eilean Donan Castle.

Overall, Cill Donnain is a hidden gem in Inverness-shire, offering visitors a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and serenity of the Scottish Highlands.

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Cill Donnain Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.222774/-7.4176609 or Grid Reference NF7327. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

South Uist War Memorial

South Uist War Memorial

War memorial near Cill Donnain

War memorial near Cill Donnain

Two Kingspan/Proven turbines Beside the South Uist Museum.

Two Kingspan/Proven turbines

Beside the South Uist Museum.

The beach at Kildonan, South Uist There was a lot of sea-weed on the shore - recent storms, perhaps?

The beach at Kildonan, South Uist

There was a lot of sea-weed on the shore - recent storms, perhaps?

The beach at Kildonan, South Uist Yet another perfect Hebridean beach.

The beach at Kildonan, South Uist

Yet another perfect Hebridean beach.

Road approaching a causeway across Loch Chill Donnain

Road approaching a causeway across Loch Chill Donnain

Loch Upper Kildonan Looking north towards Bornish Church on the horizon.

Loch Upper Kildonan

Looking north towards Bornish Church on the horizon.

Rupert Fleetingly

Loch Upper Kildonan Looking out across the island studded north end of the loch from the ruins on the west shore.

Loch Upper Kildonan

Looking out across the island studded north end of the loch from the ruins on the west shore.

Rupert Fleetingly

Angling Boat, Upper Kildonan

Angling Boat, Upper Kildonan

Rupert Fleetingly

Reeds, Loch Chill Donnain

Reeds, Loch Chill Donnain

Old walls above Loch Ãird an Sgairbh

Old walls above Loch Ãird an Sgairbh

Dun, Loch na Muilne The OS map identifies this small island in Loch na Muilne as the site of a dun. It appears that the island can be reached by a causeway or series of stepping stones.

Dun, Loch na Muilne

The OS map identifies this small island in Loch na Muilne as the site of a dun. It appears that the island can be reached by a causeway or series of stepping stones.

Visiting Flora MacDonald's birthplace

Visiting Flora MacDonald's birthplace

The beach at Kildonan Heading northwards on the west coast of South Uist.

The beach at Kildonan

Heading northwards on the west coast of South Uist.

Beach south of Rubha Ãird a' Mhuile

Beach south of Rubha Ãird a' Mhuile

Trolaisgeir A view from the top of the dunes where traffic from Cill Donnain arrives at the shore.

Trolaisgeir

A view from the top of the dunes where traffic from Cill Donnain arrives at the shore.

Loch Bhornais Uarach Viewed from Uist War Memorial.

Loch Bhornais Uarach

Viewed from Uist War Memorial.

Mill Loch Dun A ruined dun in Loch na Muilne. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9846/south-uist-kildonan-mill-loch" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/9846/south-uist-kildonan-mill-loch">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>

Mill Loch Dun

A ruined dun in Loch na Muilne. Link

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Cill Donnain is located at Grid Ref: NF7327 (Lat: 57.222774, Lng: -7.4176609)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Kildonan

What 3 Words

///miracles.jacuzzi.paler. Near Lochboisdale, Na h-Eileanan Siar

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Cill Donnain Loch Chill Donnain Kildonan

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