Borsham

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Borsham

View towards Lingarabay Looking south. — View towards Lingarabay Credit: Richard Dorrell

Borsham is a small village located in the county of Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated in the Highlands region, it is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes, including rolling hills, picturesque valleys, and serene lochs. The village is nestled in a scenic spot, offering residents and visitors a peaceful and tranquil setting to enjoy.

The population of Borsham is approximately 300 people, making it a close-knit community where neighbors often know each other well. The village is characterized by its charming traditional stone houses, which add to its quaint and authentic atmosphere.

Despite its small size, Borsham offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a local grocery store, a post office, a primary school, and a community center. The village also boasts a friendly pub, where locals and visitors can gather to socialize and enjoy a drink or a meal.

In terms of recreational activities, Borsham is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding area offers ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and fishing, with numerous trails and fishing spots easily accessible from the village. The nearby Loch Borsham is particularly popular for its scenic beauty and is a great spot for boating and kayaking.

Overall, Borsham is a charming and idyllic village, offering a peaceful and close-knit community for residents, as well as a beautiful natural environment for visitors to explore and enjoy.

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Borsham Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.76823/-6.9129427 or Grid Reference NG0786. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View towards Lingarabay

Looking south.

Richard Dorrell

Track and sheep pen, Lingarabay

A few nomadic sheep manage to survive here, among the heather and bedrock on the east coast of Harris.

Richard Dorrell

Ruin at Ardvey

Abandoned and derelict, in spite of being relatively modern.

Richard Dorrell

Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

The blue pay-to-view telescope is probably there to enable seal-watchers to get a closer view - though as the seals were today basking on rocks just a few yards from the shore, the scope was barely necessary. See also: NG0887 : Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh.

Richard Dorrell

Common seals in Loch Fhionnsabhaigh

A slightly zoomed-in image, taken from the shore of the loch.

Richard Dorrell

The road approaching Fionnsabhagh from the south

Sandy Gerrard

Desolate inland Harris

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Ralph Greig

Loch an Luig

One of the hundreds of small lochs among the gneiss of eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Loch SgÃ¹rr

The road is right on the brink of this small lochan.

Anne Burgess

Fionnsabhaigh

Finsbay is one of the scattered villages on the east side of Harris, settled by people evicted from the fertile machair land on the west during the Highand Clearances.

Anne Burgess

Finsbay

One of a handful of small settlements in Eastern Harris.

Anne Burgess

Sea Inlet at Ardvey

Marked on the map as a tidal pond, this is connected to the sea on the right, beyond the narrowest part. It is, unfortunately, difficult to photograph anything in this area without including the necessary evil of power lines.

Anne Burgess