Kilvaxter (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Bhacastair) is a crofting township on the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye in the Highlands of Scotland. It is in the council area of Highland. The A855 road passes through the area. Kilvaxter is 5 kilometres (3 miles) north of Uig. A Souterrain exists close to Kilvaxter, and was discovered in April 2000, when a lintel collapsed, and it became visible at the surface. It was excavated and is now open to the public.[1]

Kilvaxter Scottish Gaelic: Cille Bhacastair
Kilvaxter Location within the Isle of Skye
OS grid reference	NG389696
Council area	Highland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	Kilmuir
Postcode district	IV51 9
Police	Scotland
Fire	Scottish
Ambulance	Scottish
List of places UK Scotland 57.64086°N 6.37664°W / 57.64086; -6.37664

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