Peinchonnich

Peinchonnich is a hamlet in Highland Council, Scotland. Peinchonnich is situated nearby to the hamlet Sheader, as well as near the locality Fairy Glen.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Castle Ewen and Loch Mòr.

Castle Ewen

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Christian Collins, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Castle Ewen is a scenic viewpoint.

Loch Mòr

Lake

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Loch Mòr is a lake, which is situated 2½ miles south of Peinchonnich.

Dun Skudiburgh is a prehistoric fort near Uig, Skye, Scotland. The site is on the west coast of Trotternish, on a steep-sided knoll about 60 metres above the shore of Loch Snizort. Dun Skudiburgh is situated 2½ miles west of Peinchonnich.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Balnaknock and Uig.

Balnaknock

Hamlet

Photo: Dave Fergusson, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Balnaknock is a hamlet.

Uig

Photo: AlasdairW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Uig is a village in the north of Skye, with a population of 423 in 2011. "Uig" derives from Old Norse vík, a bay, and it's a port with ferries to the Outer Hebrides.