Leurbost () is a village on the east coast of the
Isle of Lewis
The Isle of Lewis ( gd, Eilean Leòdhais) or simply Lewis ( gd, Leòdhas, ) is the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides archipelago in Scotland. The two parts are frequently referred to as ...
in the
Outer Hebrides
The Outer Hebrides () or Western Isles ( gd, Na h-Eileanan Siar or or ("islands of the strangers"); sco, Waster Isles), sometimes known as the Long Isle/Long Island ( gd, An t-Eilean Fada, links=no), is an island chain off the west coast ...
of Scotland. It is approximately south of
Stornoway
Stornoway (; gd, Steòrnabhagh; sco, Stornowa) is the main town of the Western Isles and the capital of Lewis and Harris in Scotland.
The town's population is around 6,953, making it by far the largest town in the Outer Hebrides, as well a ...
on the road to
Harris
Harris may refer to:
Places Canada
* Harris, Ontario
* Northland Pyrite Mine (also known as Harris Mine)
* Harris, Saskatchewan
* Rural Municipality of Harris No. 316, Saskatchewan
Scotland
* Harris, Outer Hebrides (sometimes called the Isle of ...
. It is the main settlement in the area of the island known as
North Lochs
North Lochs, (), an area in eastern Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, is named for the many lochans (small lochs) which dot the landscape. Because of its largely undulating and rocky terrain, it is sparsely populated apart from flat ground near the ...
. Leurbost is within the parish of
Lochs
''Loch'' () is the Scottish Gaelic, Scots and Irish word for a lake or sea inlet. It is cognate with the Manx lough, Cornish logh, and one of the Welsh words for lake, llwch.
In English English and Hiberno-English, the anglicised spelling ...
.
Population:
Over 500
Languages :
English (UK)
Gàidhlig (Gaelic)
Football Team:
Lochs FC
Football Pitch/Best pies served at:
Creagan Dubh
Pies served by:
Pie Ladies
History
In 1856 reports circulated of a 'sea-serpent' in a fresh water loch near the town.
The creature, referred to as ''Searrach Uisge'', was said to be eel-like, long and raised comparisons to the mythical
Kelpie
A kelpie, or water kelpie (Scottish Gaelic: ''Each-Uisge''), is a shape-shifting spirit inhabiting lochs in Scottish folklore. It is usually described as a black horse-like creature, able to adopt human form. Some accounts state that the kelpie ...
.
Economy
Amenities in the village include a community centre; a school,
Sgoil nan Loch, (which replaced the old Leurbost as well as Fidigarry (
Ranish), Knockiandue (
Keose) and
Balallan
Balallan ( gd, Baile Ailein, Bail' Ailein), meaning "Allan's Town", is a crofting township on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Balallan is within the parish of Lochs.
The township has the distinction of being the longest vil ...
schools); a petrol station and a shop. The school caters for children from nursery age through primary 1–7.
References
External links
Hebridean Connections – LeurbostCanmore – Lewis, Leurbost, Parish Church site recordCanmore – Lewis, Leurbost, Manse site recordCanmore – Lewis, Leurbost site record
Villages in the Isle of Lewis
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