Tràigh Iar

Tràigh Iar is a beach in Western Isles, Scotland. Tràigh Iar is situated nearby to the archaeological site MacLeod’s Stone, as well as near the community center Talla na Mara.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include MacLeod’s Stone.

MacLeod’s Stone

Archaeological site

Photo: David Crocker, CC BY-SA 2.0.

MacLeod’s Stone is an archaeological site, which is situated 1,400 feet north of Tràigh Iar.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Borve and Luskentyre.

Borve

Village

Photo: Anne Burgess, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Borve is a village in Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Borve is also within the parish of Harris, and is on the A859.

Luskentyre

Village

Photo: Peter Moore, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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. Luskentyre is situated 2½ miles northeast of Tràigh Iar.