The Isle of Lewis War Memorial, overlooking the town of Stornoway, is dedicated to 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 Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir…
The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will…
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…
Great walks, cylce paths, mountain bike trail and scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat…
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll…
Gaelic translations to help you with the charts.
Stornoway with its population of about 6000 is the main port and administrative centre on…
Photograph © David Wilson
The police station is off course where Detective Fin…