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Dun Borve

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dun Borve is one of eleven brochs the Albion Guide maps in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Clach Stei Lin and Dun, Eilean Loch Arnol are among the ancient sites within 14.8 km.

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Photo of Eoropie Beach, a beach near Port of Ness, Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Eoropie Beach

Beach near Port of Ness

Sandy family beach near the northern tip of Lewis, close to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse.

11.3 km NE

Photo of Butt of Lewis Lighthouse, a lighthouse near Port of Ness, Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Lighthouse near Port of Ness

An unpainted red-brick tower on the northern tip of Lewis, standing against some of the most consistently stormy seas around Britain.

13.1 km NE

Photo of Port of Ness, a village in Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Port of Ness

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Northerly Lewis crofting village with a small harbour and sandy beach near the Butt of Lewis.

13.1 km NE · Na h-Eileanan Siar

Photo: Bridge to Nowhere, a viewpoint near North Tolsta, Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Bridge to Nowhere

Viewpoint near North Tolsta

Concrete bridge on a never-completed coastal road at North Tolsta, start of a scenic clifftop walk.

13.7 km SE

Photo of Garry Beach, a beach near North Tolsta, Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Garry Beach

Beach near North Tolsta

Golden Lewis beach (Traigh Ghearadha) with dramatic sea stacks and caves near the 'Bridge to Nowhere'.

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Photo of Traigh Mhor, Tolsta, a beach near North Tolsta, Na h-Eileanan Siar, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Traigh Mhor, Tolsta

Beach near North Tolsta

Vast sweeping golden-sand bay on north-east Lewis, backed by dunes and machair.

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