Eilean á Chèo is the Highland electoral ward that takes in much of the Isle of Skye and the neighbouring Raasay, with the largest settlement at Portree. The ward is defined by some of Scotland’s most dramatic scenery - the jagged Cuillin ridge, the Trotternish escarpment with the Old Man of Storr and the Quiraing - and a strong Gaelic cultural identity that remains visible in place‑names, music and community life.
Economically the area depends on tourism, crofting, fishing and island businesses (including the well‑known Talisker distillery), while transport links such as the Skye Bridge to Kyle of Lochalsh and local ferries from Sconser keep communities connected. Historic Norse and clan legacies colour local heritage, and contemporary social issues - from population shifts to efforts to sustain Gaelic and rural services - are central to civic discussion.
Postcode districts covering Eilean á Chèo
IV40, IV41, IV42, IV43, IV44, IV45, IV46, IV47, IV48, IV49, IV51, IV55, IV56, PH41
Neighbouring places
- Isle of Skye Island 0 miles0 km
- Portree Place 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Isle of Raasay Island 7.4 miles12 km
Example postcodes in Eilean á Chèo
IV55 8WE, IV51 9JZ, IV49 9AU, IV51 9PZ, IV44 8AB, IV51 9RG, IV51 9HR, IV51 9UJ, IV51 9NW … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 82.1 miles132.1 km
- Kyle of Lochalsh Railway Station 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Duirinish Railway Station 20.1 miles32.4 km
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Schools in Eilean á Chèo
- Broadford Primary School Primary
- Bun-Sgoil Ghàidhlig Phort Rìgh Primary
- Bun-Sgoil Shleite Primary
- Carbost Primary School Primary
- Dunvegan Primary School Primary
- Edinbane Primary School Primary
- Kilmuir Primary School Primary
- Kyleakin Primary School Primary
- Macdiarmid Primary School Primary
- Portree High School Secondary
- Portree Primary Primary
- Raasay Primary School Primary
- Staffin Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Portree Harbour Harbour 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Raasay House Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Glen Brittle Forest Forest 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Cuillin Hills Mountains 9.5 miles15.2 km
- Lynedale House Estate 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Applecross Forest Forest 19.4 miles31.3 km