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Leurbost
Also known as: Liùrbost
Leurbost in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
About
Leurbost 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
Leurbost (Scottish Gaelic: Liùrbost [ˈʎuːrpɔs̪t̪]) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is approximately 6 miles (10 kilometres) south of Stornoway on the road to Harris. It is the main settlement in the area of the island known as North Lochs. Leurbost is within the parish of Lochs.
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Background
History
In 1856 reports circulated of a 'sea-serpent' in a fresh water loch near the town. The creature, referred to as Searrach Uisge, was said to be eel-like, 40 ft long and raised comparisons to the mythical Kelpie.
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- Coordinates
- 58.1439, -6.4683
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leurbost?
- Leurbost is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 58.1439°, -6.4683°.