Leverburgh

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Leverburgh

Inside Am Bothan Bunkhouse, Leverburgh
Inside Am Bothan Bunkhouse, Leverburgh Credit: Phil Thirkell

Leverburgh is a small village located in the Inverness-shire region of Scotland. Situated on the Isle of Harris, it is positioned on the southern tip of the island. With a population of around 500 people, Leverburgh is a close-knit community known for its picturesque surroundings and tranquility.

The village offers stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, with pristine sandy beaches and rugged cliffs dotting the coastline. The crystal-clear waters provide an ideal habitat for a variety of marine life, making it a popular spot for fishing and wildlife enthusiasts. Leverburgh also serves as a gateway to the nearby uninhabited island of St Kilda, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its unique natural beauty and historical significance.

In terms of amenities, Leverburgh offers a range of services to cater to both residents and tourists. There are several accommodation options available, including guesthouses and self-catering cottages, for those looking to explore the area. The village also boasts a few local shops, a post office, and a selection of restaurants and cafes serving traditional Scottish cuisine.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Leverburgh provides ample opportunities for activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and water sports. The village is also home to a community center, which hosts various events and gatherings throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of community spirit.

In summary, Leverburgh is a charming village in Inverness-shire, Scotland, offering stunning natural beauty, a welcoming community, and a range of amenities for visitors and locals alike.

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Leverburgh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.76662/-7.0210094 or Grid Reference NG0186. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Inside Am Bothan Bunkhouse, Leverburgh
Inside Am Bothan Bunkhouse, Leverburgh
Wet view towards Leverburgh Looking north west down Gleann Shranndabhal on a very wet November morning.
Wet view towards Leverburgh
Looking north west down Gleann Shranndabhal on a very wet November morning.
Leverburgh Ferry Terminal Entrance A sign at the entrance to the Leverburgh Ferry Terminal
Leverburgh Ferry Terminal Entrance
A sign at the entrance to the Leverburgh Ferry Terminal
Leverburgh Ferry Terminal Leverburgh Ferry Terminal, Isle of Harris while Caledonian MacBrayne's Motor Vessel 'Loch Portain' loading up for departure
Leverburgh Ferry Terminal
Leverburgh Ferry Terminal, Isle of Harris while Caledonian MacBrayne's Motor Vessel 'Loch Portain' loading up for departure
Bàgh Chàirminis Carminish Bay is a sheltered tidal inlet, but too shallow to offer safe anchorage to more than a very small boat.
Bàgh Chàirminis
Carminish Bay is a sheltered tidal inlet, but too shallow to offer safe anchorage to more than a very small boat.
Reflections The house at the head of Bàgh Chàirminis (Carminish Bay) is reflected in the mirror-like water.
Reflections
The house at the head of Bàgh Chàirminis (Carminish Bay) is reflected in the mirror-like water.
Field Access It may be that the end of the access road here is sometimes used to pen livestock.
Field Access
It may be that the end of the access road here is sometimes used to pen livestock.
Old Lazybeds The parallel lines in this field are the remains of lazybeds. These are raised beds which are separated by ditches to assist in draining the land. They can be found all over the Hebrides, but few are still in regular cultivation.
Old Lazybeds
The parallel lines in this field are the remains of lazybeds. These are raised beds which are separated by ditches to assist in draining the land. They can be found all over the Hebrides, but few are still in regular cultivation.
Near Càirminis I think the nearest island is Eilean Chàirminis (Carminish Island).
Near Càirminis
I think the nearest island is Eilean Chàirminis (Carminish Island).
MV 'Lochportain' approaching Leverburgh MV 'Lochportain' operates the shuttle ferry between Leverburgh in Harris and Berneray.
MV 'Lochportain' approaching Leverburgh
MV 'Lochportain' operates the shuttle ferry between Leverburgh in Harris and Berneray.
Docking at Leverburgh MV 'Lochportain' has just completed the crossing of the Sound of Harris from Berneray.
Docking at Leverburgh
MV 'Lochportain' has just completed the crossing of the Sound of Harris from Berneray.
Leverburgh Pier This is the pier used by various commercial enterprises, a short distance from the ferry pier.
Leverburgh Pier
This is the pier used by various commercial enterprises, a short distance from the ferry pier.
Rubh' an Losaid The small headland north of Leverburgh Harbour.
Rubh' an Losaid
The small headland north of Leverburgh Harbour.
Sgeir Mhic Coma The closest skerries are Sgeir Mhic Coma, and Sgeir an Arbhair is a little further away, and to the right.
Sgeir Mhic Coma
The closest skerries are Sgeir Mhic Coma, and Sgeir an Arbhair is a little further away, and to the right.
Eilean a' Charnain The islet with the green-and-white striped beacon is just outside this grid square.
Eilean a' Charnain
The islet with the green-and-white striped beacon is just outside this grid square.
Dubh Sgeir This small skerry with its red-and-black striped beacon is also popular with seabirds.
Dubh Sgeir
This small skerry with its red-and-black striped beacon is also popular with seabirds.
M V 'Lochportain' The stern of MV 'Lochportain', looking back towards Harris.
M V 'Lochportain'
The stern of MV 'Lochportain', looking back towards Harris.
Approaching Leverburgh The ferry is almost abreast of a long jetty that shelters the harbour at Leverburgh.
Approaching Leverburgh
The ferry is almost abreast of a long jetty that shelters the harbour at Leverburgh.
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Leverburgh is located at Grid Ref: NG0186 (Lat: 57.76662, Lng: -7.0210094)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: An t-Òb

What 3 Words

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 57.76662,-7.0210094
An t-Òb
Alt Name Gd: An Tòb
Is In: Na Hearadh, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland, UK
Name En: Leverburgh
Name Gd: An t-Òb
Old Name En: Obbe
Place: village
Population: 200
Wikidata: Q2243731
Wikipedia: en:Leverburgh
Lat/Long: 57.7709955/-7.0192793
Crossing
Crossing: uncontrolled
Crossing Island: no
Crossing Markings: zebra
Lat/Long: 57.7670838/-7.0241723
Ferry Terminal
Lat/Long: 57.7666359/-7.0250608
Bus Stop
Leverburgh
Bench: no
Bin: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 6010731719
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Leverburgh
Naptan Indicator: Pier
Naptan Landmark: Pier
Naptan NaptanCode: 94723623
Naptan Street: Pier
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Source: naptan_import
Lat/Long: 57.7670918/-7.0240014
Barrier: cattle_grid
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.7671574/-7.0230632
Post Box
Ref: HS5 129
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 57.7677798/-7.0192773
Charging Station
Capacity: 2
Fee: no
Operator: evolt
Postal Code: HS5 3UA
Socket Type2: 2
Socket Type2 Output: 22 kW
Lat/Long: 57.7670092/-7.0258719
Entrance: main
Lat/Long: 57.7670868/-7.0239538
Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: yes
Fee: no
Toilets Disposal: flush
Unisex: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 57.7670504/-7.0239399
Man Made: water_tower
Wikidata: Q17853199
Lat/Long: 57.7679419/-7.0193651
Leisure: slipway
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
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Barrier: stile
Foot: yes
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Leisure: slipway
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: slipway
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
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Recycling
Recycling Glass: yes
Recycling Type: container
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Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 57.7672745/-7.0247537
Leisure: picnic_table
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Covered: no
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Waste Basket
Lat/Long: 57.7670786/-7.0239267
Recycling
Recycling Cans: yes
Recycling Paper: yes
Recycling Plastic Bottles: yes
Recycling Type: container
Lat/Long: 57.7674863/-7.0237747
Bicycle: yes
Description: Hebridean Way - Pointing NW, Scarista (Sgarasta) 6.5m. Pointing SW - Ferry Terminal
Hiking: yes
Information: guidepost
Tourism: information
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Shelter
Lat/Long: 57.7672766/-7.0251725
Man Made: crane
Lat/Long: 57.7666177/-7.0269262
Covered: no
Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 57.7668546/-7.0241301
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7667102/-7.0206807
Access: customers
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.7668401/-7.0240206
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7632712/-7.0158544
Material: wood
Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.764899/-7.0180702
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7651915/-7.0187833
Power: pole
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Material: wood
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Power: pole
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Material: wood
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Material: wood
Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7668818/-7.0156979
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7669673/-7.0159377
Material: wood
Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7675932/-7.0141512
Material: wood
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7678235/-7.0157994
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7678178/-7.0165397
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7678149/-7.0169581
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7677877/-7.0183931
Entrance: yes
Lat/Long: 57.7676396/-7.0190381
Bench: yes
Leisure: picnic_table
Lit: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 57.7676308/-7.0191479
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7673707/-7.0199282
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7677004/-7.0178133
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7677061/-7.0174159
Material: wood
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7666804/-7.0209892
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7650187/-7.0191546
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 57.7644226/-7.0181711
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7676039/-7.0233904
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7654673/-7.0198282
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 57.7656125/-7.0200087
Give Way
Direction: forward
Lat/Long: 57.7674674/-7.0248047
Operator: RNLI
Seamark Mooring Category: buoy
Seamark Mooring Colour: orange
Seamark Type: mooring
Lat/Long: 57.7668811/-7.02562
Stella and Humfrey Berkeley
Water Rescue
Emergency: water_rescue
Lifeboat: offshore
Lifeboat Class: RNLI Shannon
Operator: Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Operator Short: RNLI
Ref: 13-25
Seamark Name: Stella and Humfrey Berkeley
Seamark Radio Station Category: ais
Seamark Radio Station Mmsi: 235113733
Seamark Rescue Station Category: lifeboat_on_mooring
Seamark Type: rescue_station
Website: https://rnli.org/find-my-nearest/lifeboat-stations/leverburgh-lifeboat-station/leverburgh-lifeboat
Lat/Long: 57.7669119/-7.025502
Operator: RNLI
Seamark Mooring Category: buoy
Seamark Mooring Colour: orange
Seamark Type: mooring
Lat/Long: 57.7669662/-7.0253531
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7642152/-7.0175218
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7664082/-7.0227793
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Barrier: cattle_grid
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 57.7657206/-7.0193874
Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
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Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
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Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Mount: straight_mast
Lamp Type: electric
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Lamp Type: electric
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