Portnaguran
Portnaguran (Scottish Gaelic: Port nan Giùran) is a settlement situated within Point, on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Portnaguran is the township at the north-easternmost point of the peninsula. It lies 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Tiumpan Head and just south of the headland called Geòdha 'ic Sheòrais or sometimes Small Head amongst locals. Portnaguran is situated at the north-eastern end of the A866,[1] within the parish of Stornoway.[2]
Portnaguran
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The pier at Portnaguran | |
Portnaguran Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB558373 |
Civil parish | |
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Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
There is a small pier in the harbour,[3] and the surrounding villages are Portvoller, Broker, Aird and Flesherin. The village itself is about 12 miles (20 km) from the town of Stornoway.
References
- "A866". Sabre. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- "Lewis, Portnaguran". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
- "Lewis, Portnaguran, Pier". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 20 December 2014.
External links
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Portnaguran. |
- Canmore - Rambler: Port Nan Giuran, Lewis, North Minch site record
- Ports and Harbours of the UK - Portnaguran
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