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Dunvegan, Inverness-shire

Dunvegan is a small town on the Isle of Skye in Inverness-shire. It is famous for Dunvegan Castle, seat of the chief of Clan MacLeod. The town is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Dùn Bheagan
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Island: Isle of Skye
Lat, Long: 57.435411,-6.5689139
Grid Reference: NG 2591 4756
Civil Parish: Duirinish CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 13967
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dunvegan,_Inverness-shire_13967

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