Borve

(Bhuirgh)
Western Isles

A settlement on the NW coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Borve (Gael: Bhuirgh) lies on the Abhainn Bhuirgh midway between Barvas and the Butt of Lewis. It comprises the townships of Five Penny Borve (Gael: Coig Peighinnean Bhuirgh) to the west, Melbost Borve (Gael: Mealabost Bhuirgh) to the north, together with High Borve (Gael: Bail 'Ard Bhuirgh) and Mid Borve (Gael: Bhuirgh Mheadhonach) to the east.


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