High Borve
Explore the history of High Borve, a village established in 1850. Discover the stories of those who settled here and its unique place within the Airidhantuim community's rich tapestry of history and folklore.
This Gable end is still standing after one hundred and fifty years
Above: Angus Smith (Peic) with the family and his horse.
Right, Angus Morrison (Malt) at the Chearsteach with son Uilleum shoeing a horse
Top Photo, Tarmod Lastaigh, Murdag Bodge, and Angus N Mackenzie 1 High Borve
Below. In the peats with the Lairidh bheag {Bean Geard in the Burka}
Top. Kaylon, Old Dad [Buirean] and Chrissie.
Top Right. Tarmod Lastaigh and Willie John.
Bottom right Melbost Worthies having a break
Bottom Left. Life in the peat lane, Murdaig Bodge in front
The women used to wear a band around their waist when carrying a creel, "cota dronaig"
Mackenzies of High Borve
John Mackenzie: Buairean
Nurse Chrissie MacKenzie
Mackenzie 2 old Mid Borve also came from Uig in the 1700s
Macleans of High Borve
Malcolm MacLean and family settled in High Borve In 1850 [Calum Iain Mhurachadh Ruadh]
Angus Smith 31/32 Borve [Aonghais Phadraig Mhurachadh Gobha] Married to Catherine Maclean [Catriona Chalum Iain Mhurachadh Ruadh] originally from Riof, Uig. Relocated to High Borve in 1850