Borsham

Borsham

Borsham

Human settlement in Scotland

Borsham (Scottish Gaelic: Boirseam) is a village in the 'Bays' area of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borsham is within the parish of Harris.[1] The settlement is situated off the C79,[2] incorrectly known as 'The Golden Road’ which actually runs from Stockinish to Miavaig[3]

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Borsham is the birthplace of Scottish Gaelic broadcaster and author, John D Urquhart (Scottish Gaelic: Iain Urchardan).[4][5]

References

  1. [1]
    "Details of Borsham". Scottish Places. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  2. [2]
    "C79 (Harris)". Sabre. Retrieved 27 December 2014.
  3. [3]
    Rowe, Mark (10 April 2017). Outer Hebrides: The Western Isles of Scotland, from Lewis to Barra. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 9781784770365.
  4. [4]
    Scotland, The Church of (24 December 2016). "Skye minister's unique story told in BBC Alba documentary". www.churchofscotland.org.uk. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  5. [5]
    ""Nuair a dh'fhaighnicheas cuideigin dhomh cò às a tha mi, canaidh mise, às na Bàigh anns na Hearadh, balach nam Bàgh.", Balach nam Bàgh - BBC ALBA". BBC. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
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