The Isle of Lewis War Memorial, overlooking the town of Stornoway, is dedicated to the lewis men who lost their lives in World War 1 and the sinking of HMY Iolaire in 1919.
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Great walks, cylce paths, mountain bike trail and scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
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…
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
The multi-award winning Hebridean Celtic Festival (HebCelt) has been a key feature in the…
A large (in island terms) social housing project for rent which fits an urban site where…
The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir…
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
Photograph © David Wilson
The police station is off course where Detective Fin…
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…
Stornoway features in all three books. In particular, there are scene's in MacNeils, the…
A Stornoway landmark, built in 1878. Martin’s Memorial Church was designed by RA Bryden.