Borve, Barra

Borve

Borve and the adjoining coastline, viewed from Beinn na Moine
Borve
Borve shown within the Outer Hebrides
Language Scottish Gaelic
English
OS grid reference NF655012
Civil parish
Council area
Lieutenancy area
Country Scotland
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town ISLE OF BARRA
Postcode district HS9
Dialling code 01871
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Borve (Scottish Gaelic: Borgh) is a village on the west coast of the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borve is within the parish of Barra,[1] and is situated on the A888 which is the island's circular main road.[2]

The cairn at Dun Barpa

There are a number of neolithic remains nearby, including a burial cairn, and standing stones.

References

  1. "Details of Borve". Scottish Places. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. "A888". Sabre. Retrieved 27 December 2014.


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