The name Portree is said to be derived from the Gaelic Port-an-righ which means port of Kings and came about after a visit by King James V and his warships in 1540 to persuade the Island's Clans to support him. The pier was designed by Thomas Telford. Map location.
![Portree Harbour, Isle of Skye
The name Portree is said to be derived from the Gaelic Port-an-righ which means port of Kings and came about after a visit by King James V and his warships in 1540 to persuade the Island's Clans to support him. The pier was designed by Thomas Telford. [url=http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=148441&Y=843610&A=Y&Z=120/] Map location. [/url]](albums/userpics/10001/normal_Portree_Harbour2C_Isle_of_Skye.jpg "Click to view full size image
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Portree Harbour, Isle of Skye
The name Portree is said to be derived from the Gaelic Port-an-righ which means port of Kings and came about after a visit by King James V and his warships in 1540 to persuade the Island's Clans to support him. The pier was designed by Thomas Telford. [url=http://www.streetmap.co.uk/map.srf?X=148441&Y=843610&A=Y&Z=120/] Map location. [/url]")
