Milton of Leys
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| Suburb | |
  Milton of Leys Location within theInverness area | |
| Population | 3,160 (2022)[1][2] |
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| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Postcode district | IV2 6 |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
| 57°27′07″N4°10′24″W / 57.4519099°N 4.173413°W /57.4519099; -4.173413 | |
Milton of Leys (Scottish Gaelic:Baile Muilinn an Leigheis, meaning "Mill-Farm of Medicine"[3]) is an area of the city ofInverness in theHighland council area ofScotland. It lies on high ground overlooking theMoray Firth, 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city centre, to the west of theA9 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.[4] Previously, pupils attended at the nearbyInshes Primary.
Housing development has continued throughout the 21st century, with Milton of Leys being one of the city's fastest growing areas.
