North Lochs, (), an area in eastern
Lewis
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Music
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Scotland
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, is named for the many lochans (small lochs) which dot the landscape. Because of its largely undulating and rocky terrain, it is sparsely populated apart from flat ground near the coast. Its communities support traditional crofting and fishing.
North Lochs life is centred on the twin villages of
Leurbost and
Crossbost.
According to the 2011 Census, there are 942 Gaelic speakers (53%) in the Lochs area.
External links
2011 Census stats
Isle of Lewis
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