Borsham
Borsham
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Inlet on Loch Fionnsabagh at Borsham | |
Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NG079859 |
Civil parish | |
Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF HARRIS |
Postcode district | HS3 |
Dialling code | 01859 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Borsham (Scottish Gaelic: Boirseam) is a village in the 'Bays' area of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borsham is within the parish of Harris.[1] The settlement is situated off the C79,[2] incorrectly known as 'The Golden Road’ which actually runs from Stockinish to Miavaig[3]
Borsham is the birthplace of Scottish Gaelic broadcaster and author, John D Urquhart (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Urchardan).[4][5]
References
- ^ "Details of Borsham". Scottish Places. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ "C79 (Harris)". Sabre. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
- ^ Rowe, Mark (10 April 2017). Outer Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland, from Lewis to Barra. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781784770365.
- ^ Scotland, The Church of (24 December 2016). "Skye minister's unique story told in BBC Alba documentary". www.churchofscotland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
- ^ ""Nuair a dh'fhaighnicheas cuideigin dhomh cò às a tha mi, canaidh mise, às na Bàigh anns na Hearadh, balach nam Bàgh.", Balach nam Bàgh - BBC ALBA". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
External links
- Video clip of Borsham from BBC documentary about the life of John D Urquhart.
- Canmore - Harris, Borsham site record