📌 Bostadh, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
★★
During a storm in 1992, shifting sand dunes behind Bosta Beach revealed the walls of an iron-age settlement. After a period of excavation the settlement was buried under the sand once again, but a replica house has been constructed nearby which is open to the public during the summer. Allow a few minutes for your eyes to adjust to what initially appears to be a pitch-black interior, and eventually quite a lot can be made out (see photos below). Our visit was led by an extremely knowledgeable guide, lasting 30 minutes or so.
🌍 Location
📌 Access from minor road end at Bostadh, Great Bernera, Isle of Lewis
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NB 137400
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 58.255367,-6.881783
🚌 Infrequent bus stops at beach
🚗 Car park for Bosta Beach
📝 Key info
⌚ Weekday afternoons, 9 May to 16 September 2026; also weekends, June to August. Out of season visits by appointment
🎫 £5 adult / free for children
