The name 'Skye' originates from the Isle of Skye, the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The name is sometimes considered a variant of 'Sky', reflecting the island's dramatic and expansive skies. The Isle of Skye is known for its rugged mountainous terrain, particularly the Cuillin range, and its rich history of occupation by Celtic tribes, Norse-Gael clans, and its role in Scottish history, including the Jacobite risings and the Highland Clearances.