Luskentyre
Luskentyre is a sparse settlement on the west coast of Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Luskentyre is situated within the parish of Harris. The name Luskentyre derives from Lios-cinn-tir, meaning 'headland fort', although there is no trace or local knowledge of a fort at the headland.
- Village
- …lies at an elevation of 420 feet (128 metres)
- …is also known as “Losgaintir”
- Description: human settlement in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK
Places of Interest
Highlights include MacLeod’s Stone.
MacLeod’s Stone
Archaeological site
MacLeod’s Stone is an archaeological site, which is situated 2 miles southwest of Luskentyre.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Borve and Ardhasaig.
Borve
Village
Borve is a village in Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borve is situated 4 miles southwest of Luskentyre.
Ardhasaig
Village
Ardhasaig is a settlement on the western coast of north Harris, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Ardhasaig is situated 4½ miles northeast of Luskentyre.
Harris
Lewis and Harris are a single large island in the Outer Hebrides or Western Isles of Scotland.
Luskentyre
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Latitude
57.88822° or 57° 53′ 18″ north
Longitude
-6.94956° or 6° 56′ 58″ west
Open location code
9C9MV3Q2+75
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In Other Languages
From Basque to Scottish Gaelic—“Luskentyre” goes by many names.
- Basque: “Luskentyre”
- Irish: “Losgaintir”
- Scottish Gaelic: “Losgaintir”
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