Ceann nam Buailtean on the map

Location in Na h-Eileanan an IarCeann nam Buailtean sits where the marker shows within the county.

13,789
Population
6,249
Households
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About Ceann nam Buailtean

Ceann nam Buailtean is a small settlement located in the Outer Hebrides, within the council area of Na h-Eileanan an Iar. Situated on the island of Lewis, it lies to the west of the main village of Barvas, offering views across the surrounding machair and coastal landscape. The name, meaning "head of the settlements" in Scottish Gaelic, reflects its position at the western edge of a cluster of homes. The area is characterised by its rural setting, with traditional crofting practices still evident in the surrounding fields and smallholdings. The local community maintains a strong connection to the land and sea, with fishing and sheep farming forming part of the local economy. The postcode HS2 covers the broader region, including nearby settlements and rural properties.

Location

Local Government

District Na h-Eileanan Siar
Ward Steornabhagh a Deas
Constituency Na h-Eileanan an Iar