Ellishadder (Scottish Gaelic: Ealaiseadar) is a crofting township, situated close to the north shore of the freshwater Loch Mealt, on the Trotternish peninsula of the island of Skye, and is in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] Ellishadder is one of 23 townships making up the district area of Staffin.

Ellishadder Scottish Gaelic: Ealaiseadar
Crofts at Ellishadder
Ellishadder Location within the Isle of Skye
OS grid reference	NG504651
Council area	Highland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Portree
Postcode district	IV51 9
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
List of places UK Scotland 57.60703°N 6.17852°W / 57.60703; -6.17852

The Kilt Rock viewpoint is situated to the east of the township; it comprises sea-cliffs 55 metres (180 ft) tall, made of dolerite rock strata in many different colours.[2] Kilt Rock has a waterfall, Mealt Falls, created from the outflow of Loch Mealt

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