Milton of Leys explained

Constituency Westminster:Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Inverness and Nairn
Country:Scotland
Hide Services:yes
Map Type:Inverness
Official Name:Milton of Leys
Scots Name:Milton o' Leys
Postcode Area:IV
Postcode District:IV2 6
Unitary Scotland:Highland
Coordinates:57.4519°N -4.1734°W
Gaelic Name:Baile Muilinn an Leigheis
Population Ref:[1]
Type:Suburb

Milton of Leys (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Muilinn an Leigheis, meaning "Mill-Farm of Medicine" [2]) 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.

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.[3] Previously, pupils attended at the 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

  1. Web site: Milton of Leys (Highland, Scotland, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map, Location, Weather and Web Information. 16 August 2020. www.citypopulation.de.
  2. Book: Maclean, Roddy . The Gaelic Place Names and Heritage of Inverness . 2004 . Culcabock Publishing . Inverness . 978-0-9548925-0-0 . 85.
  3. Web site: First turf cut for new city primary school . 30 June 2010 . . 14 January 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100704003153/http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2010/June/2010-06-30-07.htm . 4 July 2010 .