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Also known as Liurbost

Leurbost ( ) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is approximately south of Stornoway on the road to Harris. It is the main settlement in the area of the island known as North Lochs. Leurbost is within the parish of Lochs.

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Locality
Liùrbost
Region
Alba / Scotland
Country
United Kingdom
Population
0

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Instance of
village
Population
500
Image
Liurbost Community Centre - geograph.org.uk - 927116.jpg
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located in/on physical feature
Outer Hebrides
Commons category
Leurbost
historic county
Ross-shire
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Leurbost ( ) is a village on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is approximately south of Stornoway on the road to Harris. It is the main settlement in the area of the island known as North Lochs. Leurbost is within the parish of Lochs.

==History== In 1856 reports circulated of a 'sea-serpent' in a fresh water loch near the town. The creature, referred to as Searrach Uisge, was said to be eel-like, long and raised comparisons to the mythical Kelpie.

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