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Literary Trail
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Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DAStornoway, Isle of Lewis
Stornoway features in all three books. In particular, there are scene's in MacNeils, the Police Station, the Lews Castle and the Iolaire Monument.
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Arts Centres
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Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DSTelephone
01851 703307Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The largest arts facility in the Outer Hebrides and comprises a gallery, performance space/cinema, education room, bar/restaurant and gift shop. It has won many awards including a Come to Britain Trophy and Traditional Music Venue of the year.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Architectural Trail
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Kenneth Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DSIsle Of Lewis
An Lanntair’s award winning building, designed by Nicoll Russell Studios, is inspired by its name, which means “the beacon” in Gaelic.
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Historic Sites
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Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat building has been an integral part of the islands’ life. Far from being a barrier, the Sea of the Hebrides formed a major thoroughfare trade and communications
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Churches, Cathedrals & Abbeys
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37 - 39 Point Street, STORNOWAY, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2XFTelephone
01851 706650Isle Of Lewis
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Festivals
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Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XPTelephone
01851 621234Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The multi-award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has been a key feature in the cultural landscape of the Outer Hebrides since 1996. This internationally renowned event has a unique setting in the Scottish Hebridean island of Lewis, the heartland of the Gaelic language and culture.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Flora and Fauna - Marine Life
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Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRIsle of Lewis
Large aquatic mammal. Strong Profile
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Monuments & Ruins
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STORNOWAY, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DUIsle of Lewis
While the sea brought has wealth and power to the Outer Hebrides over the centuries, it has also brought tragedy.
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Harris Tweed
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Town Hall, 2 Cromwell Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DBTelephone
01851 702269Stornoway, Isle of Lewis
Awards
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Sgeulachd a’ Chlò Mhòir is an introduction to the unique world of HARRIS TWEED, the people, the provenance and the sense of place that makes it so special. There are weaving demos twice weekly and private tours bookable for up to 12 people.
- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
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Historic Sites
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Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll but was defeated by the Scots at the Battle of Largs and forced to relinquish control to the Scottish Crown...
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Gaelic Language
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Outer HebridesGaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority language of the Outer Hebrides. The majority of placenames in the islands are Gaelic or a gaelicised form of Norse. Familiarity with the more common words can greatl
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Monuments & Ruins
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Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRIsle of Lewis
The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir James Matheson who built The Lews Castle in 1863.
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Gaelic Language
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Gaelic translations to help you with the charts.
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Gaelic Language
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Outer HebridesGaelic translations to help you with the charts.
less than 2 miles
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Architectural Trail
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Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2PNIsle Of Lewis
The Italianate Clocktower remains from the original elementary and infant school built in 1873, with the tower designed by Dr Alexander Ross in 1902.
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Architectural Trail
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Francis Street, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2NBStornoway, Isle Of Lewis
A Stornoway landmark, built in 1878. Martin’s Memorial Church was designed by RA Bryden.
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Architectural Trail
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Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRIsle Of Lewis
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James Matheson and substantially altered by Lord Leverhulme.
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Architectural Trail
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Lews Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRStornoway, Isle of Lewis
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.
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Literary Trail
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Church Street, Stonoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2JDStonoway, Isle of Lewis
Photograph © David WilsonThe police station is off course where Detective Fin Macleod is based on his return to the island, having left as a teenager. He is brought in to investigate the murder of Angus "Angel" Macritchie following a copycat murder he had been investigating in Edinburgh. Here he teams up with Detective Sergeant George Gunn…
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Architectural Trail
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Gibson Gardens, Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2AGIsle Of Lewis
A large (in island terms) social housing project for rent which fits an urban site where a school hostel had been located. Completed in 2012 by local architects Anderson Associates.
