Hebridean Archaeological Sites
Bunavoneader Whaling Station, Harris
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Location: NB 131 040
Situated at the foot of the southern slopes of the North Harris mountains, the remains of a 20th century industrial site nestle between the road and the shore of Loch Bun Abhainn Eadarra.
Most immediately visible is the square, brick-built chimney, originally one of three. Surrounding this are a multitude of concrete platforms that mark the locations of buildings, sheds and working floors that were used during the site's 60 year history from its establishment before 1907.
Along the shore are the remains of a dock, against which the whaling-pursuit ships moored while the catch was hauled up the slipway.
Although whaling was practiced throughout the North Atlantic, this is now the most intact example of a whaling station in the northern hemisphere.
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