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Peter May's Lewis Thrillers - The Blackhouse Village at Gearrannan

Garenin, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

Type:Literary Trail

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Lewis

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The Blackhouse Village consists of nine restored traditional thatched cottages. The village is found at the end of the Garenin road beside the village bay and appear in many of the stories in Peter May’s Lewis Thrillers. Here you will find a cafe, shop and museum as well as places to stay.

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