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Skye

Skye commonly refers to the Isle of Skye, the largest and most northerly large island in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island lies off the west coast of Scotland, accessed by ferry and the Skye Bridge. Its geography is varied, with the Cuillin mountain range, the imposing Old Man of Storr and Quiraing landslides, and rugged coastlines. Human settlement dates back to the Mesolithic, and Norse influence is seen in many place names. Portree is the main town; Dunvegan Castle is a notable historic site; Talisker is a famous distillery. The economy centers on tourism, crofting, fishing, and more recently renewable energy and whisky production.

As a given name and surname, Skye derives from the island’s name and has been adopted in

In popular culture, Skye appears as a place name in fiction and as a personal name for

English-speaking
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