Broad Bay, Lewis

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Broad Bay (Scottish Gaelic: Loch a Tuath, meaning "north loch") is a bay which is situated on the coast of Isle of Lewis, and separates Back and Point.

58°15′N6°15′W / 58.250°N 6.250°W / 58.250; -6.250


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