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County or areaHighland
Postcode districtIV49
Telephone code01471
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 57 min4:27 am – 10:23 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 6 h 40 min9:01 am – 3:41 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People3,676 residentsin the Skye South census areaMedian age 53.31,821 households74% of homes owner-occupied54% owned outright17% social rented, 7% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.4% unemployment rate60% of adults are economically active, 1,863 in work, 28% retiredMain industries: hospitality 16%, health and social work 13%, education 10%Getting to work: 38% work from home, 51% go by car, 1% take public transport, 9% walk or cycle50% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages42% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 95%, Gaelic 3%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 17°C, lows 10°CColdest month February: highs 7°C, lows 2°C2,347 mm of rain a year, 79 days with 10 mm or morewettest month November39 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 2 to 7°CJFebruary: 2 to 7°CFMarch: 3 to 8°CMApril: 4 to 11°CAMay: 6 to 14°CMJune: 9 to 15°CJJuly: 10 to 17°CJAugust: 10 to 17°CASeptember: 9 to 15°CSOctober: 6 to 12°CONovember: 4 to 9°CNDecember: 2 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Earthquakes158 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 197034 of magnitude 3+, 4 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 4 Aug 201726 mi away, Moidart, HighlandMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 28 Jul 202644 mi away, Spean Bridge, HighlandSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 0.8 · PM2.5 3.1 · PM10 4.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband6.7% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband68% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)2.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,207 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation57 m187 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from -2 to 299 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBroadford Hospital4.2 miGP surgerySouth Skye Medical Practices4.2 miPharmacyWeb Pharmacy LTD3.9 miDentistRos An Iar Dental Practice9.5 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportColl Airport COL49 miMajor airportGlasgow Airport GLA107 miRailway stationKyle of Lochalsh9.5 miFerryBroadford Ferry Terminal4.3 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the IV49 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Heast

  • Clachan Bar - Mallaig

    Inverness-Shire, Mallaig, PH41 4QY

    12.8 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely place to stay, very reasonable and great food downstairs in the bar. Also very friendly and knowledable staff.

 

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  • Watermill - Harrapool, Isle of Skye

    Coffee Shop

    The Old Mill, Broadford, Harrapool, Isle of Skye, IV49 9AQ

    3.6 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely cafe, lovely local crafts and lovely staff !! Great place to stop on my way home. Serpentarium next door ...

  • Way Out West - Mallaig

    Gift Shop

    The Boat House, Mallaig, PH41 4QS

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic shop with just about everything in it. More high street shops should be just like this one. ...

  • Shoe Cellar and Coffee House - Kyle

    Coffee Shop

    Main St, Kyle, IV40 8AB

    9.5 miles away

    5 star reviewA totally awesome owner who was great with our uncommunicative teenager. So caring thanks! Also I arrived 2 years ago ...

  • Marine Stores - Kyle

    Station Rd, Kyle, IV40 8AE

    10.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat shop selling everything. Credit given if needed.

  • Dornie Stores - Kyle

    3 Francis St, Kyle, IV40 8EJ

    15.7 miles away

    4 star reviewCracking wee shop, use it regularly

 

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