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Staffin, Inverness-shire

Staffin (or Staffain) is a township in the Kilmuir civil parish on the Isle of Skye, Inverness-shire. It forms a district that spans across the coast of the Trotternish Peninsula including more than 20 crofting townships. The area is within the council area of Highland.

Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): Stafainn
Historic County: Inverness-shire
Island: Isle of Skye
Lat, Long: 57.633016,-6.211945
Grid Reference: NG 4868 6815
Civil Parish: Kilmuir CP
Council Area: Highland CA
Police Area: Scotland (Highlands and Islands) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 295000
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Staffin,_Inverness-shire_295000