8740: Meavaig, Lewis

Meavaig is a small deserted settlement in Keose, in the Kinloch district of Lewis. Acccording to the Ordnance Survey Name Books (Ross and Cromarty, 1848-1852, insular volume 94) “The ruins of a house” were situated “On the southern side of Loch Luirboist between Beinn Bhuidhe and Carnan Mor”.

Meavaig should not be confused with Meavaig North nor Meavaig South, both in Harris.