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Caolis, Inverness-shire

Caolis (Scottish Gaelic: Caolas) is a hamlet on the island of Vatersay, Inverness-shire. It is within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar.

Primary Name(s): Caolis (Anglicised)   Caolas (Gaelic)
Variant Name(s):  An Caolas (Gaelic)
Place Type: Hamlet
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Island: Vatersay
Lat, Long: 56.94347,-7.5433853
Grid Reference: NL 6304 9726
Civil Parish: Barra CP
Council Area: Na h-Eileanan an Iar CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature: Scottish Parliament
GBPN ID:  GBPN288957

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Caolis,_Inverness-shire_288957
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5034373