Human settlement in Scotland
| Vatten | |
|---|---|
 | |
  VattenLocation within the Isle of Skye | |
| Area | 89 km (34 sq mi) |
| Population | 315 (2011) |
| • Density | 4/km (10/sq mi) |
| Council area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| 57°24′14″N 6°31′21″W / 57.403808°N 6.5225287°W / 57.403808; -6.5225287 | |
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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