Dunvegan
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A view of most of Dunvegan along with the Millennium Stone, visible on the skyline, overlooking the village | |
Location within the Isle of Skye | |
Area | 70 km2 (27 sq mi) |
Population | 386 (2011) |
• Density | 6/km2 (16/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | NG251477 |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF SKYE |
Postcode district | IV55 |
Dialling code | 01470 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Dunvegan (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Bheagain) is a village on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is famous for Dunvegan Castle, seat of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod. Dunvegan is within the parish of Duirinish.[1] In 2011, it had a population of 386.[2]