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The word 'aird' describes a projecting piece of land, the name Sleat also refers to the whole of the peninsula.Skyes' most southerly fort, Dun Ban was situated on a piece of rock, about 15m from the shorenear here. The site is connected to land by a narrow causeway of rock.The Aird of Sleat is a crofting township with fine views of the mainland and the Small Isles.A number of short walks can be enjoyed in this area. There are several sheltered forestry tracksjust to the north of the township, and a two mile track leads to the lighthouse at the Point of Sleat.