Milton of Leys

Milton of Leys (Scottish Gaelic: Baile Muilinn an Leigheis, meaning "Mill-Farm of Medicine" ^[3]) is an area of the city of Inverness in the Highland council area of Scotland. It lies on high ground overlooking the Moray Firth, 3 miles (5 km) southeast of the city centre, to the west of the A9 road.

Milton of Leys Scottish Gaelic: Baile Muilinn an Leigheis Scots: Milton o' Leys
Suburb
Milton of Leys Location within the Inverness area
Population	3,160 (2022)[1][2]
Council area	Highland
Country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Postcode district	IV2 6
UK Parliament	Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
Scottish Parliament	Inverness and Nairn
List of places UK Scotland 57.4519099°N 4.173413°W / 57.4519099; -4.173413

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 nearby Inshes Primary.

Housing development has continued throughout the 21st century, with Milton of Leys being one of the city's fastest growing areas.