Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Boreraig
Also known as: Boraraig
In or near Broadford.
Boreraig in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boreraig is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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From the Wikipedia article
Boreraig (Scottish Gaelic: Boraraig) is a deserted township in Strath Swordale (Srath Shuardail) on the north shore of Loch Eishort (Loch Eiseort) in the parish of Strath, Isle of Skye, Scotland.
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Background
History
Boreraig, lying in a green and fertile glen, sheltered and south-facing, is an of a traditional, pre-crofting baile or township. It was forcibly cleared by the agents of Lord MacDonald to make way for sheep in 1853. Many of the inhabitants, mainly crofters, emigrated after they were evicted. The Scottish census reveals that, by 1851, in the parish of Strath, Shire of Inverness, approximately one hundred and twenty men, women and children lived in Boreraig's 22 households. Not every adult's occupation was recorded, but where the census taker kept a record, he described most individuals as crofters, agricultural labourers, or farm servants. Among them he also recorded a few weavers, a…
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- Coordinates
- 57.1772, -5.9408
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boreraig?
- Boreraig is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Boreraig?
- Boreraig in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Boreraig?
- Its coordinates are 57.1772°, -5.9408°.
- Is Boreraig free to visit?
- Yes, Boreraig is free to enter.