Borgh

Settlement in Ross-shire

Scotland

Borgh

Mealabost Beach The sea is rather less benign than when <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1345383">NB4057 : Mealabost Beach</a> was taken. Low tide has exposed the rocky zone below the pebble beach. — Mealabost Beach Credit: Anne Burgess

Borgh is a small village located in the Ross-shire region of the Scottish Highlands. Situated on the eastern shore of Loch Borgh, it is surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The village is part of the larger parish of Creich and is approximately 10 miles northwest of the town of Tain.

With a population of around 200 residents, Borgh is a close-knit community known for its tranquility and picturesque landscapes. The village is predominantly residential, characterized by charming stone cottages and traditional Scottish architecture. The local economy is primarily centered around agriculture and fishing, reflecting the area's rural heritage.

The village offers a handful of amenities to its residents, including a small grocery store, a post office, and a primary school. However, for more extensive shopping and services, residents often travel to nearby towns like Tain or Dingwall.

Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area. Loch Borgh, with its crystal-clear waters, is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The nearby hills and moorlands provide opportunities for hiking and wildlife watching, with red deer, golden eagles, and red squirrels being some of the species that call this area home.

Borgh's location also makes it an ideal base for exploring the wider Ross-shire region. Visitors can easily access nearby attractions such as Glenmorangie Distillery, Dunrobin Castle, and the beautiful white sandy beaches at Dornoch.

In summary, Borgh is a tranquil village nestled in the stunning Scottish Highlands. It offers a peaceful retreat for residents and visitors alike, with its natural beauty and charming community spirit.

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Borgh Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.418004/-6.4373021 or Grid Reference NB4056. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mealabost Beach

The sea is rather less benign than when NB4057 : Mealabost Beach was taken. Low tide has exposed the rocky zone below the pebble beach.

Anne Burgess

Mealabost Bhuirgh

Called Mealabost Buirgh (Mealabost of Borve) to distinguish it from other places named Mealasta, though even that is potentially confusing because there are at least two different places called N Buirgh (Borve).

Anne Burgess

The Eyes Have It

In fact, this isn't a boulder with eyes carved into it. This is what happens when a polystyrene (or something similar) float spends too long being buffeted by the waves. The surface has been abraded away, revealing the material of which the float consists.

Anne Burgess

Foreshore at Mealabost Bhuirgh

Grey gneiss, blackened by organic matter, breaks the force of the waves at Mealabost.

Anne Burgess

Borve Hotel

Large Lewis hotel on a river terrace above the Abhainn Bhuirgh / Borve Water.

Colin Smith

Bridge at Borve

This bridge carries the A857 over the Abhainn Bhuirgh. There are what looks like the remains of an earlier bridge next to it.

Robert Struthers

Borve Minimarket

John Lucas

Bus stop and community notice board

At the junction of the road from Mealabost with the A857. A uniquely typical Lewisian bus stop

M J Richardson

Cliff near Coig Peighinnean Bhuirgh

A mix of unconsolidated deposits, not always a match for Atlantic storms.

Hugh Venables

Eroding cliff

Interesting deposits revealed by the coastal erosion. Compare to SW3530 : Climate history revealed! from Cornwall. Here the raised beach and glacial deposits are the other way around. This is because the raised beach is a recent feature, raised by the isostatic rebound of the ground after the weight of the ice sheet was removed by the end of the last glacial period.

Hugh Venables