Baile an Truiseil explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Ballantrushal
Gaelic Name:Baile an Truiseil
Label Position:left
Static Image Name:Clach an Truiseil (Truiseil Stone). - geograph.org.uk - 1573705.jpg
Static Image Caption:The Clach an Trushal at Ballantrushal
Language:Scottish Gaelic
Language1:English
Os Grid Reference:NB379535
Coordinates:58.392°N -6.485°W
Civil Parish:Barvas
Unitary Scotland:Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy Scotland:Western Isles
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Constituency Westminster:Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Post Town:ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode District:HS2
Postcode Area:HS
Dial Code:01851

Ballantrushal[1] (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Baile an Truiseil) is a village on the Isle of Lewis in the West Side district, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Ballantrushal is within the parish of Barvas,[2] and is situated on the A857.[3] The standing stone Clach an Trushal is beside the village.[4] and was the site of the last battle between the Lewis Macaulays and Morrison clans.[5]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Overview of Ballantrushal. Scottish Places. 28 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Details of Ballantrushal. Scottish Places. 28 December 2014.
  3. Web site: A857. Sabre. 28 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Lewis, Clach An Trushal. Canmore. 2016-01-23. Historic Environment Scotland.
  5. News: Clans unite for battle to banish wind turbines. The Guardian. 2009-06-21. 2016-01-23. 0261-3077. en-GB. Caroline. Davies.