Chambers's encyclopaedia; a dictionary of universal knowledge . slejit in the FairyRoom (1814). The principal port of Skye isPortree, a picturesquely situated %illage of 750inhabitants, to whicli steamers regularly ]ily from(Glasgow, and also from Strome Ferry, in connec-tion with the Skye Kaihvay thence to villages, also calling-points of the steamers,are Kyleakin ( Hakous strait), Broadfonl, andDunvegan. The celebrated whisky generally knownas Talisker is made at the distillery of Carabost,at the head of Loch Bracadale. Thi> iiduibitantsare neaily all Presbyterians, and ch
Chambers's encyclopaedia; a dictionary of universal knowledge . slejit in the FairyRoom (1814). The principal port of Skye isPortree, a picturesquely situated %illage of 750inhabitants, to whicli steamers regularly ]ily from(Glasgow, and also from Strome Ferry, in connec-tion with the Skye Kaihvay thence to villages, also calling-points of the steamers,are Kyleakin ( Hakous strait), Broadfonl, andDunvegan. The celebrated whisky generally knownas Talisker is made at the distillery of Carabost,at the head of Loch Bracadale. Thi> iiduibitantsare neaily all Presbyterians, and chielly adherentsof the Free Church. See Alexander Smiths Summer in Ski/e (1865), andEobeit Buclianans Hchrid Isles (1883). Skye Terrier, a breed of dogs supjwsed to bethe outcome of a between the native dog ofSkye and a Maltese terrier, lauded from a passingship—a statement dilficult to believe and impossibleto prove. Though long known in Scotland, wherehe was in some places used as a working terrier, itis only of late years that the Skye terrier has. Skye Terrier. become comnum over the whole of England. Thechief beauty of the Skye is its long and gracefulcoat, whichrc(|uires so much attention that it isbetter suited for a town life than a country its proper jilace. the Skye is a bright and cheer-ful companion. Tlie modern Skye should be verylow at the shoulder, not above 9 or 10 inches high,with as long a body as possible ; nuuiy good speci-mens measure 40 inches from nose to lip of coat should be verv long and ab\indant, nearlytoueldiig the ground, Vul hanging (piite straight,without any curb Colour varies from a dark blueto a liglit gray. The weigdit should be about 20 Skye terrier is divided into two varieties,Prick-eareil ami Droji-earcd. Though many ad-nnrers claim working jironerties for the Skye, usnow lired, it should only lie regarded a-s an orna-mental ilog. The Paisley or I lyilesdale terrier, avariety of terrier brongbl into notice w
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