Embarrassed (Skye)
Embarrassing Scottish Gaelic Peighinn at Lighiche |
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Embarrassed on Skye | ||
Coordinates | 57 ° 33 ′ N , 6 ° 19 ′ W | |
OS National Grid | NG4158 | |
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languages | English Scottish Gaelic |
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Post town | PORTREE | |
ZIP code section | IV51 | |
Part of the country | Scotland | |
Lieutenancy Area | Ross and Cromarty | |
Council area | Highland | |
British Parliament | Ross, Skye and Lochaber | |
Scottish Parliament | Ross, Skye and Inverness West | |
Embarrassing ( Scottish Gaelic : Peighinn an Lighiche ) is a hamlet on the Isle of Skye, Scotland .
The small town is located in the northern part of the Isle of Skye on the north side of the Glen Hinnisdal river valley , between the hamlets of Balmeanach and Glenhinnisdal. From the A87 at the beginning of the river valley, a single-lane spur road leads east through the valley, which reaches Peinlich after 1.3 miles .
The Scottish Gaelic name means Doctor's Pennyland, Pennyland being an ancient Scottish square measure .
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b Iain Mac to Tàilleir Ainmean-àite p. 94 2003
Web links
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