109550: Nunton, Benbecula
Nunton is a small settlement on the west coast of Benbecula, located 1¼ miles south of Balivanich.
Its Gaelic name, Baile nan Cailleach, means ‘settlement of the old women’ and refers to a convent having been situated here.
Record Location
Details
- Record Type:
- Location
- Also Known As:
- Nuntoun; Nuntown; Nustown
- Type Of Location:
- Village/Township
- Record Maintained by:
- HC