Barvas (Scottish Gaelic: Barabhas) is a place in the Isle of Lewis in Scotland.

It developed around a road junction. North is the road to Ness; west takes the traveller to Carloway and the West Side; south runs the road to Stornoway. It is known as being the location of the highest concentration of Scottish Gaelic speakers in Scotland (75% of the population).

In the early 2000s, controversy hit the area as Europe's largest windfarm was planned for Barvas Moor. Supporters and opponents divided the community.

External links

• Panorama of Barvas Bay (QuickTime required)

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