Boreraig
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Boreraig, Strath Swordale (Scottish Gaelic: Boraraig, Srath Shuardail) is a deserted township on the north Shore of Loch Eishort in the parish of Strath, Isle of Skye, Scotland which was forcibly cleared by the agents of Lord MacDonald in the mid-19th century. This Boreraig should not be confused with Boreraig, Diurinish (also in the Isle of Skye).
All that is left of Boreraig now is the ruined housing - much of it still standing to wallhead height - and the well-preserved field walls.
Boreraig is a fine example of a traditional, pre-crofting baile or township.
Scottish Gaelic was the language of the inhabitants.
The remains of a promontory dun and an anchorage can be seen.
There is a standing stone and a remarkable footbridge over a stream consisting of a single slab of stone, which is said to have been lifted into place by one man - "Glagan-glùine" or "Knock-knees", who was alive in the early 18th century.
There is a sense of displacement in Boreraig, as if the inhabitants had only left a short time ago.
There is a very popular walk of about 8-9 miles, starting and finishing at Kilchrist (Cill Chrìosda or Cill a' Chrò), taking in Boreraig, neighbouring Suisnish (Suidhisnis) and Kilbride (Cille Bhrìghde).
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