North Lochs

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North Lochs, (Scottish Gaelic : Ceann a Tuath nan Loch), an area in eastern Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, is named for the many lochans (small lochs) which dot the landscape. Because of its largely undulating and rocky terrain, it is sparsely populated apart from flat ground near the coast. Its communities support traditional crofting and fishing.

North Lochs life is centred on the twin villages of Leurbost and Crossbost.

According to the 2011 Census, there are 942 Gaelic speakers (53%) in the Lochs area. [1]

References

  1. "Crìonadh mòr sa Ghàidhlig anns na h-Eileanan". Naidheachdan a' BhBC (in Scottish Gaelic). 15 November 2013. Retrieved 6 November 2025. Loch Ness[sic] 942 people speak it, 53% (1991 - 1,493 77%; 2001 - 1,097 62.5%) This article covers the Western Isles, Loch Ness is in the Highlands. As the source is a gaelic laguage, the translation code must have produced an error.

58°8′30″N6°26′58″W / 58.14167°N 6.44944°W / 58.14167; -6.44944