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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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Photograph © David Wilson Skigersta harbour is where Peter May imagined to be "Crobost" harbour. …
Arts & Crafts
My days will be relaxed and informal. The day will start at an agreed time at a meeting point here…
Birds - Moorland
Grouse may be found anywhere on the moor although the higher ground is often better and usually…
Great walks, cylce paths, mountain bike trail and scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.
Built in 1847, by Sir James Matheson, following his purchase of the Isle of Lewis.
Built in 1847-51 in the Neo-Gothic style popular in the Victorian era by Sir James…
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…
Gaidhlig (Gaelic in English and pronounced gaalic not gaylic) remains the majority…
The Lady Matheson Monument was erected by Lady Matheson in memory of her husband, Sir…
Nicknamed “The Gaelic café” by locals, An Taigh Cèilidh is a Gaelic community centre with…
The police station is where Detective Fin Macleod is based on his return to the island,…
Since our ancestors landed on the Hebrides over 8,000 years ago, sailing and boat…
Hebridean Jewellery are manufacturers of sterling silver and gold jewellery from the…
In 1263, King Haakon IV of Norway attempted to regain control of the Hebrides and Argyll…
A downloadable guide to galleries and retail outlets where visual art and craft, made in…
A downloadable 20 page guide to Stornoway. Navigate through a detailed map featuring…