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Milton of Leys

Summary

Milton of Leys (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Muilinn an Leigheis, meaning "Mill-Farm of Medicine" [3]) is an area of the city of Inverness in the Highland council area of Scotland. It lies on high ground overlooking the Moray Firth, 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city centre, to the west of the A9 road.

Milton of Leys
Suburb
Milton of Leys is located in Inverness area
Milton of Leys
Milton of Leys
Location within the Inverness area
Population3,160 (mid-2020 est.)[1][2]
Council area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Postcode districtIV2 6
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament
List of places
UK
Scotland
57°27′07″N 4°10′24″W / 57.4519099°N 4.173413°W / 57.4519099; -4.173413

Since the 1990s, Milton of Leys has developed largely as a residential settlement. Construction of a local primary school began in June 2010, opening in August 2011.[4] Previously, pupils attended nearby Inshes Primary.

Housing development has continued throughout the 21st century, with Milton of Leys being one of the city's fastest growing areas.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Milton of Leys (Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 16 August 2020.
  3. ^ Maclean, Roddy (2004). The Gaelic Place Names and Heritage of Inverness. Inverness: Culcabock Publishing. p. 85. ISBN 978-0-9548925-0-0.
  4. ^ "First turf cut for new city primary school". Highland Council. 30 June 2010. Archived from the original on 4 July 2010. Retrieved 14 January 2011.