Eddrachillis
Scottish parish in Highland, Scotland, UK
Eddrachillis is a civil parish in north-west Sutherland, Scotland. In Gaelic (Eadar dha Chaolais) it means: between two firths. For local government, it forms part of the Highland Unitary Authority.
It is about 28 miles long and encompasses the village of Scourie, port of Kinlochbervie, and the hamlets of Kylesku, Badcall, Achriesgill, Rhiconich Achfary, and Balchrick. The most prominent sea lochs are Loch a' Chàirn Bhàin (or Kyle Sku) (crossed by Kylesku Bridge, Laxford and Inchard. Inland, Loch More (the great loch) is 4 miles long, which lies south-east of Ben Stack( (2,365 ft)). The parish also includes Handa Island.
At the 2011 census, the population of the civil parish was 688. 7.6% had some knowledge of Gaelic.
In 1891 84.9% were Gaelic speaking.
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