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Traigh Bostadh

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<b>Traigh Bostadh</b>Posted by ChrisImage © Chris
Nearest Town:Stornoway (30km E)
OS Ref (GB):   NB137400 / Sheet: 13
Latitude:58° 15' 19.45" N
Longitude:   6° 52' 53.33" W

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They may be dark & a little smoky (tho not as bad as the blackhouses!) but they give a real impression of snugness & warmth. The lady from Historic Scotland was quite pleased to see us, we were the only people to visit all day - and this was July!

Visited 2001
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Chris Posted by Chris
26th October 2006ce

It has been closed every time I've tried to visit! Anyone else had better luck?
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Vicster Posted by Vicster
25th October 2006ce

A recreated "jelly baby" Pictish house sits behind the dunes here. Not ancient, but I've included a photograph of it. It's well worth visiting.

The actual original settlement has been partially excavated, but some of it hasn't been touched. It's all reburied in the sand, and it isn't very easy to make out. The beach here is outstanding, and the views are amazing.
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Posted by Lianachan
19th September 2005ce
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