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Port Rìgh, Inverness-shire

Port Rìgh (Portree) is the largest settlement on the Isle of Skye, an island of Inverness-shire in the Inner Hebrides. The town is on the sea, a sheltered harbour on Loch Portree in the Sound of Raasay. Close by the fishing harbour is a fine town square. Portree is considered the capital of the island It is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Portree
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Island: Isle of Skye
Lat, Long: 57.413389,-6.1947026
Grid Reference: NG 4819 4366
Civil Parish: Portree CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 36616
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Port_Rìgh,_Inverness-shire_36616

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