Skye

Skye

Skye , island (1991 pop. 8,868), 670 sq mi (1,735 sq km), largest and most northerly island of the Inner Hebrides, Highland, NW Scotland. It has an irregular coastline, and many of its lochs are rimmed by lofty, sheer precipices. The Cuillin Hills rise to more than 3,000 ft (910 m). Only a small part of the island is arable. Sheep and cattle raising, wool weaving, whisky distilling, and fishing are the chief industries. Diatomite is mined in the northeastern region. The climate is mild, and Skye is a resort despite its heavy rainfall; a bridge connecting the island to the mainland opened in 1995. Portree, on the east coast, is the leading town. At Dunvegan, on the west coast, is the castle of the Macleod clan. At the north end of the island are the ruins of Duntulm Castle, belonging to the rival clan, the Macdonalds. Gaelic is spoken. Skye has many associations with Prince Charles Edward Stuart, who took refuge there after his defeat at Culloden Moor in 1746. Flora Macdonald , who aided Charles's escape, is buried in Kilmuir, near Dunvegan.

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Skye, Scotland/UK Scitis, Scia, Skith Popularly ‘Winged (Island)’ from the Gaelic sgiath ‘wing’, a reference to the northern and southern peninsulas that project from the centre like wings. It is a pre‐Gaelic name of obscure meaning. It gives its name to the Skye terrier that originated on the island as a hunting dog.

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Skye Largest island in the Inner Hebrides, off the nw coast of Scotland, with the chief town of Portree. Its scenery makes it a popular holiday attraction. A bridge to the mainland opened in 1996. Occupations include rearing livestock, weaving, fishing. Area: 1735sq km (670sq mi). Pop. (2002) 11,750.

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Skye (island) Highland. Scitis c.150, Scia c.700, Skith c.1250, Skye 1266. Pre-Celtic name, later reinterpreted as ‘winged (island)’. Gaelic sgiath. The island's great peninsulas thrust out north and south like wings.

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Skye ♀ Elaborated spelling of Sky, influenced by the name of the island of Skye in the Hebrides, which is of Gaelic origin. Compare Ailsa, lona, and Isla for similar derivations.

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PATRICK HANKS, KATE HARDCASTLE, and FLAVIA HODGES. "Skye." A Dictionary of First Names. 2006. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Skye ♀ (Scottish) Elaborated spelling of Sky, influenced by the name of the island of Skye in the Hebrides, which is of Gaelic origin.

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Skye name of the largest island of the Inner Hebrides used attrib. as in S. terrier, a small breed of dog. XIX.

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T. F. HOAD. "Skye." The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology. 1996. Encyclopedia.com. 26 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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Donnie does his bit to bring the Skye folk home.
Newspaper article from: Daily Mail (London); 8/29/1996
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