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Human settlement in Scotland
Sconser
Sconser is located in Isle of SkyeSconserSconserLocation within the Isle of Skye
OS grid referenceNG523321
Council area
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CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townISLE OF SKYE
Postcode districtIV48
Dialling code01478
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FireScottish
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57°18′43″N 6°06′54″W / 57.312017°N 6.114980°W / 57.312017; -6.114980

Sconser (Scottish Gaelic: 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 one mile (two kilometres) to the east is the 9-hole Isle Of Skye golf course. Immediately to the south is Glamaig which can be climbed via An Coileach (The Cockerel). Sconser was the birthplace of the professional climber John Mackenzie (1856–1933) after whom Sgurr Mhic Choinnich (Mackenzie's Peak) is named.

The settlement of Peinachorran lies on a northeasterly direction across the loch.

Caledonian MacBrayne operate a year round ferry service from Sconser over to the Isle of Raasay.

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  • Sconser Sconser
  • Harbour pier for the Raasay ferry Harbour pier for the Raasay ferry
  • Kingdom Hall, Sconser Kingdom Hall, Sconser
  • Sconser post office Sconser post office

References

  1. "Look back on a second night of stunning northern lights". BBC News. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
  2. "Plans move forward to replace ageing ferry fleet as £175m contract announced". The National. 16 July 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2024.
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