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Lag (or Lagg) Tower is a ruinous fortification lying on high ground north-east of
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The village consists of about 150 people and has a church, a community run pub, and a hosted post office three times a week. The village hosts a gala event every August.
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The church was rebuilt into a heritage centre in 2017, and features information on the
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