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Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour cottages, Isle of Skye

Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour cottages, Isle of Skye
Kyleakin (/kaɪlˈɑːkɪn/; Scottish Gaelic: Caol Àcain) is a village situated on the east coast of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, Scotland. The village is along the strait of Kyle Akin opposite the northwest Scottish mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh.
Its name derives from 'Strait of Haakon' named after the King Haakon IV of Norway whose fleet moored there prior to the Battle of Largs in 1263 which ended Norwegian rule of the island.
The village of Kyleakin is also the site of Castle Moil, an ruined fortress built in the late 15th century. Legend states that there were much older fortifications on the site, and that it was originally built for a Norwegian princess known as 'Saucy Mary' who would charge a toll to any boat using the narrow channel by hanging a chain from the castle to the mainland to prevent unpaid crossings. Her remains are said to be buried on the top of Beinn na Caillich (Gaelic for "mountain of the old woman"), the large mountain to the rear of the castle ruins. However, some local historians contest this and claim that she was laid to rest by another mountain of the same name a few miles west in the village of Broadford, so that she may forever face the land of her birth.

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 Argenna
Argenna
Wonderful picture and place! Beautiful the reflection of the cloudy sky and the houses. Greetings, Argenna.
8 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Argenna
Thank you fo your kind comments and fav Argenna, much appreciated.
Best wishes, Doug
8 years ago.
 Alan Drury
Alan Drury club
Full marks here doug what a beautifull reflection YS .Best wishes Alan.
8 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Alan Drury club
Thanks Alan, much appreciate your kind comments and YS. Yes, considering the rather dull weather I was quite amazed to see such a good reflection, my lucky day:)
all the best, Doug
8 years ago.
 ColRam
ColRam
Thank's Doug
Have a good night
8 years ago.
 Doug Shepherd
Doug Shepherd club
Thank you ColRam. Your visit, kind comment and fav are much appreciated.
Best wishes, Doug
8 years ago.
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Superb reflections !!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you very much Jaap, you are very kind.

Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen club
Thank you Jaap, your kind comment is very welcome.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 kolibri*
kolibri* club
Great shot!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to kolibri* club
Thank you kolibri*, your visits and kind comment are much appreciated.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
kolibri* club has replied to Doug Shepherd club
:-))
7 years ago.
 Petar Bojić
Petar Bojić club
Just magnificently!
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Petar Bojić club
Many thanks for your kind appreciation Petar.

Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.

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