Brevig
| Brevig | |
| Scottish Gaelic: Brèibhig | |
 The village of Brevig on the east coast of Barra |
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  Brevig |
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| English | |
| OS grid reference | NL690988 |
| Civil parish | Barra |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF BARRA |
| Postcode district | HS9 |
| Dialling code | 01871 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Scottish Parliament | Western Isles |
Coordinates: 56°57′43″N 7°26′46″W / 56.962°N 7.446°W
Brevig (Scottish Gaelic: Brèibhig) is a village on the island of Barra, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The settlement is situated on the A888, which is Barra's circular main road.[1] Brevig is also within the parish of Barra.[2]
The Druim A' Charra standing stones are situated close to the settlement.[3][4] The remains of other sites, which were possibly stone circles, are also in the area.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "A888". Sabre. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ "Details of Brevig". Scottish Places. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ "Barra, Brevig, Druim A' Charra". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ "Brevig - Standing Stones in Scotland in Barra and Vatersay". The Megalithic Portal. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ "Barra, Breibhig". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
- ↑ "S20 Skallary". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 26 December 2014.
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