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Bosta, settlement N & NW of cemetery, Great Bernera

No. 63 of 868 in South Lewis, Harris and North Uist, No. 33 for history. History, 7.5 km from Miavaig.

A scheduled monument at Bosta on Great Bernera, covering the remains of a settlement lying to the north and north-west of the cemetery.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric Environment Scotland, designations, checked 2026-11-01
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

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Food and drink nearby

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Community Cafe7.5 km from Miavaig, just outside the areaFood and pubs
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If it rains

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Bernera Museum7.5 km from Miavaig, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
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