Luib, Isle of Skye

Luib, Isle of Skye

ID: QZP40_CARD_2647 DESCRIPTION: Luib is situated on the southern shore of Loch Ainort, on a long bend in the main Kyleakin to Portree road. Indeed the name is derived from the Gaelic for a bend or corner. Even after World War II, many of the thatched houses pictured remained intact, and the village was popular with visitors for that reason. Sadly only a couple remain, the rest being slated, to better deal with inclement weather. Glas Bheinn Mhor, at 570m rises in the background. PLACENAME: Luib DISTRICT: Skye OLD COUNTY/PARISH: INVERNESS: Strath PERIOD: 1900s; 1910s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Highland Libraries' Postcard Collection Asset ID: 34550 KEYWORDS: