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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the IV55 postcode district.

County or areaHighland
Postcode districtIV55
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 18 h 3 min4:26 am – 10:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 35 min9:06 am – 3:41 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,513 residentsin the Skye North West census areaMedian age 54.41,664 households82% of homes owner-occupied58% owned outright8% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.7% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 1,791 in work, 30% retiredMain industries: hospitality 17%, retail and wholesale 9%, health and social work 9%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 52% go by car, 2% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle39% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 95%, Gaelic 3%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022





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  • Rankins - Portree

    Portree, IV51 9XP

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewFirst class local store with everything you could possibly need. Could do with a store like this in my village!

  • Uig post office and general store - Uig by Portree, Isle of Skye

    Uig main street, Uig by Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9XP

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewDIY section is very handy, good selection of food and drinks, post office offers great service aswell as a little ...

 

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