Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James Matheson and substantially altered by Lord Leverhulme. After being used as a school. It re-opened in 2016 with the addition of a modern extension for the museum / archives.
Open all year (1 Jan 2021 - 31 Dec 2021) |
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* Lews Castle Museum and Archive
10am until 5pm 1 April to 30 September
1pm until 4pm 1 October to 31 March
Closed Thursdays and Sundays
Lews Castle, Storehouse Café & Whisky Bar
8am until 11pm (Sun-Thurs)
8am until 1am (Fri-Sat)
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will…
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Photograph © David Wilson
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