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Small boats at Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour, Isle of Skye

Small boats at Kyleakin (Caol Acain) Harbour, 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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 Ste
Ste
Very nice indeed Doug .. lovely reflections too

Best wishes .. Steve
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Ste
Thanks Steve, much appreciate your nice comments and YS.
Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.
 Roger (Grisly)
Roger (Grisly) club
Lovely reflecions and a nicely composed image from one of my favourite places Doug, it's a haven of calm since the ferries stopped.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Roger (Grisly) club
Many thanks Roger, much appreciated. Yes it must have been a hive of activity when the ferries were running.
All the best, Doug
7 years ago.
 Cheryl Kelly (cher12861 on flickr)
Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
So beautiful! Love the soft, muted tones in the background.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Cheryl Kelly (cher12… club
Thank for your visit and appreciation Cheryl.
Best regards, Doug
7 years ago.
 Alan Drury
Alan Drury club
Hi Doug A colorfull shot and a nice bit if imformation YS .Best wishes Alan.
7 years ago.
Doug Shepherd club has replied to Alan Drury club
Thanks Alan, much appreciated.
Best wishes, Doug
7 years ago.

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