Peinchorran ( gd, Peighinn a' Chorrain; Peinachorrain on Ordnance Survey maps) is a remote settlement, lying at the end of the
B883 road, on the north east headland of
Loch Sligachan
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on the island of
Skye
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in the
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of Scotland.
It is in the council area of
Highland
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.
Peinchorran is opposite the pier at
Sconser
Sconser ( gd, Sgonnsair) is a small crofting township on the island of Skye, in Scotland, situated on the south shore of Loch Sligachan. The main A87 road of Skye passes through Sconser and the ferry to Raasay departs from the pier.
Less than ...
on the far side of the loch, the latter being the nearest settlement of any size
as the crow flies
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, although
Camastianavaig
Camustianavaig (also English spelling: ''Camustinivaig'') is a crofting township on the island of Skye in Scotland. It is located on the shores of the Sound of Raasay, southeast of Portree. The ''Lòn Bàn'' watercourse flows from Loch Fada to ...
to the north is closer by road.
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Populated places in the Isle of Skye
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