Scheduled MonumentsScotlandBunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris
Whaling station,harris

Bunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris

Scotland
HES SM5362
Site type
Whaling station,harris
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Bunavoneadar is a twentieth-century whaling station located on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Established in the early 1900s, the station represents the industrial exploitation of marine resources during the Edwardian period and reflects the economic development of the remote Scottish islands. The site contains substantial remains of processing buildings, storage facilities, and associated infrastructure typical of early twentieth-century whaling operations. The station operated for several decades before ceasing commercial activity, leaving behind physical evidence of this significant but temporary industrial presence in the Hebrides.

Bunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5362. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Bunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris?

Bunavoneadar is a twentieth-century whaling station located on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM5362.

Who is responsible for protecting Bunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris?

Bunavoneadar,whaling station,Harris is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM5362.

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