Brevig, Barra Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Brevig
Gaelic Name:Brèibhig
Static Image Name:Breibhig - geograph.org.uk - 41517.jpg
Static Image Caption:The village of Brevig on the east coast of Barra
Language:Scottish Gaelic
Language1:English
Os Grid Reference:NL690988
Coordinates:56.962°N -7.446°W
Civil Parish:Barra
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 BARRA
Postcode Area:HS
Postcode District:HS9
Dial Code:01871

Brevig (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Brèibhig) is a village on the island of Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The settlement is situated on the A888, which is Barra's circular main road.[1] Brevig is also within the parish of Barra.[2]

The Druim A' Charra standing stones are situated close to the settlement.[3] [4] The remains of other sites, which were possibly stone circles, are also in the area.[5] [6]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: A888. Sabre. 26 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Details of Brevig. Scottish Places. 26 December 2014.
  3. Web site: Barra, Brevig, Druim A' Charra. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 26 December 2014.
  4. Web site: Brevig - Standing Stones in Scotland in Barra and Vatersay. The Megalithic Portal. 26 December 2014.
  5. Web site: Barra, Breibhig. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 26 December 2014.
  6. Web site: S20 Skallary. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. 26 December 2014.