Map Type: | Isle of Skye |
Country: | Scotland |
Official Name: | Halistra |
Gaelic Name: | Halastra |
Static Image: | Waternish church halistra.jpg |
Static Image Caption: | Waternish Church, Halistra |
Os Grid Reference: | NG247595 |
Coordinates: | 57.5417°N -6.6015°W |
Unitary Scotland: | Highland |
Post Town: | Hallin |
Postcode District: | IV55 8 |
Postcode Area: | IV |
Dial Code: | 01470 |
Halistra (gd|Halastra), is a small crofting township located on the west coast of the Waternish peninsula, overlooking Loch Bay, on the island of Skye, Scotland. It is in the Scottish council area of Highland. It comprises Upper Halistra, Lower Halistra and Hallin and is situated about 1round=0.5NaNround=0.5 north of Stein. Halistra is a Scandinavian name that implies the Halistra settlement has been present from at least the Viking Age.[1]