Placename

Sgeir Dhubh

Translation

the black sea rock.

Description

A boat on route from Portree to Cul-nan-cnoc went on these rocks and lives were lost. Also known as Dubh Sgeir. 'S ann an caolas na dubh-sgeir thuit na suinn bu glan dreach, Dh'aithnicht 'n cuideachd righ iad, an deidh na milltean a thoirt as'

Area

Lonfern

OS Grid Ref

5277 6220