In this article, we will explore the impact of Barvas on contemporary society. Since its emergence, Barvas has generated endless debates and reflections in different areas, from politics to popular culture. In this sense, we will seek to understand how Barvas has shaped our way of thinking, acting and relating to the world around us. Throughout these pages, we will analyze different aspects related to Barvas, exposing its relevance in the current field and its projection into the future. This article aims to offer a comprehensive view of the topic, providing the reader with the necessary tools to understand and reflect on the influence of Barvas in our environment.
Barvas
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Barabhas Uarach Upper Barvas | |
Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
OS grid reference | NB360499 |
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Council area | |
Lieutenancy area | |
Country | Scotland |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
Postcode district | HS2 |
Dialling code | 01851 |
Police | Scotland |
Fire | Scottish |
Ambulance | Scottish |
UK Parliament | |
Scottish Parliament | |
Barvas (Scottish Gaelic: Barabhas or Barbhas, pronounced [baravəs]) is a settlement, community and civil parish on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. It developed around a road junction. The A857 and A858 meet at the southern end of Barvas. North is the road to Ness; west takes the traveller to Carloway and the West Side; south runs the road to Stornoway. According to the 2011 Census it still has the highest concentration of Scottish Gaelic speakers in Scotland (64% of the population) with 2,037.
Investigations since 1978 have found archaeological sites in the area that date from the Early Bronze Age to the Early Modern. Notable discoveries and projects:
Rev Allan MacArthur was minister of the Free Church in Barvas 1857 to 1887.
In the early 2000s, one of Europe's largest windfarms was planned for Barvas Moor. The Scottish Government rejected the proposals in early 2008.
In Barvas is the ruins of Teampall Mhuire (St Mary's Church), currently buried next to the Cladh Mhuire. The exact location is currently unknown as it has been buried by sand. It was last visited by RCAHMS in the 1920s but by the 1960s the OS survey could not locate it. In the 1500s it was one of the four parish churches on Lewis and a letter from the Pope in 1403 mentioned the church so it is at least that old.