Island of Skye, Scotland

Island of Skye: largest and most northerly large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland

About

Quick Facts about Island of Skye

Population 10,008
Country United Kingdom
State Scotland (United Kingdom)
County Highland
Area 1656 km2
Latitude & Longitude 57.3000,-6.2500
Altitude 3,258 feet / 993 meters
Capital Portree
Time Zone UTC±00:00
Local time 05:07:58 (17th May 2026)

Geography

Island of Skye is located at 57°18'0"N 6°15'0"W (57.3000000, -6.2500000).

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Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1991 8,847 - United Kingdom Census 2011
2001 9,232 4.17% United Kingdom Census 2011
2013 10,008 7.75% United Kingdom Census 2011
An tEilean Sgitheanach, Eilean Sgitheanach, Ilha de Skye, Isle of Skye, Ostrov Skye, SKL, Skye, sukai dao, スカイ島