Kyle of Lochalsh

Kyle of Lochalsh is the gateway to the Isle of Skye and the wonderful north-west coast.

Visitors heading for the Isle of Skye will pass through Kyle of Lochalsh, from where the Skye Bridge traverses Inner Sound to Kyleakin. The bridge, opened on 16 October 1995, is a box-girder type with an approach viaduct and secondary bridge. The two piers' main span is 250 metres, and side spans 125 metres each, plus a 70-metre long viaduct and a secondary bridge spanning 26 metres. It has a controversial history, costing £30 million to build and did hold the dubious distinction of Europe's most expensive toll bridge. The toll was removed in December 2004 after much vigorous protest from islanders.