Leurbost (Scottish Gaelic: Liùrbost [ˈʎuːrpɔs̪t̪]) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is approximately 6 miles (10 kilometres) south of Stornoway on the road to Harris. It is the main settlement in the area of the island known as North Lochs. Leurbost is within the parish of Lochs.[1]
Leurbost
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 Leurbost Community Centre | |
  Leurbost Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
| Population | 500 |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic Gaidhlig English |
| OS grid reference | NB371259 |
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| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
History
editIn 1856 reports circulated of a 'sea-serpent' in a fresh water loch near the town.[2] The creature, referred to as Searrach Uisge, was said to be eel-like, 40 feet (12 metres) long and raised comparisons to the mythical Kelpie.[2][3]
Economy
editAmenities 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 schools); a petrol station and a shop. The school caters for children from nursery age through primary 1–7.
References
edit- ^ "Details of Leurbost". Scottish Places. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ a b "VARIETIES". Colonial Times. Hobart, Tas.: National Library of Australia. 10 June 1856. p. 3. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
- ^ "Leurbost". Mysterious Britain and Ireland. Archived from the original on 22 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
External links
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Media related to Leurbost at Wikimedia Commons- Hebridean Connections – Leurbost
- Canmore – Lewis, Leurbost, Parish Church site record
- Canmore – Lewis, Leurbost, Manse site record
- Canmore – Lewis, Leurbost site record
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