Skye Bridge Sunset
by Chris Thaxter
Title
Skye Bridge Sunset
Artist
Chris Thaxter
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Photograph - Photograph
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This image was taken from Kyleakin.The village of Kyleakin (/kaɪlˈɑːkɪn/; Scottish Gaelic: Caol �cain) is situated on the east coast of the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides, along the strait of Kyle Akin opposite the northwest Scottish mainland town of Kyle of Lochalsh. Its name derives from 'Strait of Haakon' named after the King Haakon IV of Norway whose fleet moored there prior to the Battle of Largs in 1263 which ended Norwegian rule of the island.
From 1841 to October 16, 1995 a ferry service operated from Kyleakin to the mainland across the narrow strait of Loch Alsh, until it was replaced by the controversial Skye Bridge. Initially a toll bridge, the tolls were discontinued in 2004 following protests by local people.
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February 16th, 2014
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