Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Covering a vast Highlands and Islands area, this constituency includes the city of Inverness, the Isle of Skye, and dramatic west coast landscapes. Highlights include Eilean Donan Castle, the Cuillin mountains, and Loch Ness. It’s a prime destination for nature, history, and outdoor adventure.
Wards in Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire is divided into 11 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Aird and Loch Ness
- Caol and Mallaig
- Culloden and Ardersier
- Eilean á Chèo
- Fort William and Ardnamurchan
- Inverness Central
- Inverness Millburn
- Inverness Ness-side
- Inverness South
- Inverness West
- Wester Ross, Strathpeffer and Lochalsh
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire is a constituency that covers these wards in Highland.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (Number) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 19,003 | 18.26% | 1,006,212 | 18.47% |
| 18 to 24 | 7,210 | 6.93% | 466,541 | 8.56% |
| 25 to 34 | 12,210 | 11.73% | 695,519 | 12.77% |
| 35 to 49 | 19,845 | 19.06% | 1,011,614 | 18.57% |
| 50 to 64 | 23,478 | 22.56% | 1,170,419 | 21.48% |
| 65 and over | 22,346 | 21.47% | 1,097,395 | 20.14% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Scotland (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Scottish | 79,359 | 75.58% | 77.70% |
| Other White British | 14,956 | 14.24% | 9.38% |
| Other White | 3,423 | 3.26% | 3.01% |
| White Polish | 2,880 | 2.74% | 1.67% |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic group | 1,020 | 0.97% | 1.12% |
| White Irish | 731 | 0.70% | 1.05% |
| Other Asian | 491 | 0.47% | 0.59% |
| Indian, Indian Scottish or Indian British | 451 | 0.43% | 0.97% |
| Chinese, Chinese Scottish or Chinese British | 351 | 0.33% | 0.87% |
| Pakistani, Pakistani Scottish or Pakistani British | 263 | 0.25% | 1.34% |
| Other ethnic group | 262 | 0.25% | 0.50% |
| African: Other African | 257 | 0.24% | 0.97% |
| Bangladeshi, Bangladeshi Scottish or Bangladeshi British | 160 | 0.15% | 0.13% |
| Arab, Arab Scottish or Arab British | 134 | 0.13% | 0.41% |
| Gypsy/ Traveller | 124 | 0.12% | 0.06% |
| Caribbean or Black: Other Caribbean or Black | 61 | 0.06% | 0.07% |
| Caribbean or Black: Caribbean, Caribbean Scottish or Caribbean British | 47 | 0.04% | 0.04% |
| African: African, African Scottish or African British | 22 | 0.02% | 0.11% |
| Caribbean or Black: Black, Black Scottish or Black British | 5 | 0.00% | 0.01% |