Borve

Settlement in Inverness-shire

Scotland

Borve

Stubble fields, Berneray Credit: Hugh Venables

Borve is a small village located in Inverness-shire, Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the Isle of Harris, it is surrounded by stunning natural beauty. The village is part of the Outer Hebrides, a remote and picturesque archipelago.

Borve is known for its rugged landscapes, with rolling hills, rocky cliffs, and breathtaking sandy beaches. The village itself is comprised of traditional stone-built houses, giving it a quaint and charming atmosphere. The population of Borve is relatively small, with a tight-knit community that is known for its warm hospitality.

One of the main attractions in Borve is Luskentyre Beach, which is often considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. With its crystal-clear turquoise waters and pristine white sands, it is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike. The beach offers stunning views of the surrounding hills and islands, making it a perfect place for relaxation and tranquility.

Borve is also a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers various opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. Visitors can explore the nearby hills and mountains, such as the Clisham, which is the highest peak in the Outer Hebrides. Wildlife enthusiasts can also catch glimpses of seals, otters, and a variety of bird species in the surrounding nature reserves.

In summary, Borve is a picturesque village in Inverness-shire, Scotland, known for its stunning natural landscapes and warm community. With its beautiful beaches, outdoor activities, and tranquil atmosphere, it is a hidden gem for those seeking a peaceful and scenic getaway.

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Borve Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 57.711152/-7.1779229 or Grid Reference NF9180. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stubble fields, Berneray

Hugh Venables

Machair on Berneray

Hugh Venables

Track across the machair

The machair on Berneray is as fine as anywhere along the Western Isles. The colours are mostly white and yellow from daisies, clover and buttercups, whilst the clover fills the air with a sweet perfume.

Gordon Hatton

The Berneray Ferry Terminal

A view of the Berneray Ferry terminal taken from the adjacent causeway. The Calmac Ferry 'Loch Portain' can be seen moored at the slipway.

Mr S Mudgey

Approaching Berneray/Bearnaraigh

Sandy Gerrard

Berneray Pier

Seen from the deck of MV 'Lochportain'.

Anne Burgess

Eilean Fuam

The last skerry that the Sound of Harris ferry needs to avoid before docking in Berneray.

Anne Burgess

Berneray Causeway

The construction of the causeway linking the island to North Uist in the 1990s made life much easier for the human residents of Berneray, but possibly not for the otter population.

Anne Burgess

Berneray Causeway

The causeway linking the island of Berneray to North Uist was officially opened in 1998. See Link

for details.

Anne Burgess

Commemorative Plaque

The plaque is self-explanatory, though I am a little surprised to see that it gives HRH his English title rather than his Scottish one, Duke of Rothesay.

Anne Burgess

MV 'Lochportain' at Berneray

The ferry from Leverburgh is just approaching the slipway at Aird Ma-Ruibhe on Berneray.

Anne Burgess

A Deluge

I was enjoying wandering about with the camera when it began to rain, and I barely made it back to the shelter of the car before the heavens opened, threatening to drown me and anyone else out in it. This was the view through the windscreen as I waited to board the Sound of Harris ferry.

Anne Burgess

Cattle grazing

Grassland with cattle grazing.

Mat Tuck

New house above Loch Bhrusda on Berneray

At the junction with the track to Trealigarry (or in Gaelic as displayed on the road sign). The Sound of Pabbay and Pabbay lie beyond the coastline of Berneray.

Julian Paren