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It seems incredible to think that a substantial car-ferry service between Kyle of Lochalsh on the mainland and Kyleakin on Skye was only in operation for 25 years. [Article requires subscription. -RS]
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Kyle of Lochalsh Slip: 'MV Loch Dunvegan' at Kyle of Lochalsh in 1992, five years before the bridge was opened. The ferry now serves the Isle of Bute on the short Colintraive to Rhubodach crossing [[56219]].
Bill Roberton //1992


Kyle of Lochalsh Slip: Turntable ferry 'Kyleakin' seen at Kyle of Lochalsh slip in the 1960s.
Aitken Scott //

A contractor has been appointed to remove some of the last pieces of infrastructure from the former Skye ferry at Kyleakin.
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