Vatten, Skye
Vatten is a hamlet 3 miles (4.8 km) south east of Dunvegan, on the eastern shore of Loch Vatten, on the Isle of Skye, in the council area of Highland, Scotland. In 2011 it had a population of 315.
History
The name "Vatten" came from Old Norse vatn ("water"). Vatten had a school, it closed in 1984 and the pupils transferred to Dunvegan.
References
- ^ "Vatten". Gazetteer for Scotland. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ Highland Council 2011 census profile for Settlement Zones
- ^ "Placenames P-Z" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ Economic Impact v5 - Highland Council
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