The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir James Matheson who built The Lews Castle in 1863.
The multi-award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has been a key feature in the…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
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…
Gaelic translations to help you with the charts.
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat…
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
While the sea brought has wealth and power to the Outer Hebrides over the centuries, it…
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
Stornoway features in all three books. In particular, there are scene's in MacNeils, the…
Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir is an introduction to the unique world of HARRIS TWEED, the…
Photograph © David Wilson
The police station is off course where Detective Fin…
Stornoway with its population of about 6000 is the main port and administrative centre on…