Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
(Above image is of Stornoway) My blog tonight reports on the Isle of Lewis ("Lewis") which comprises the northernmost section of the chain of islands known as the Outer Hebrides which lie off Scotland's N.W. Coast. Like the rest of the Outer Hebrides, Lewis has been occupied for at least 5000 years with such time span covering the Neolithic, Iron Age and Early Medieval (Norse) period through to modern times. Summary information on Lewis: Area: 683 sq miles. Population: 18,500. Gaelic speakers: Approx.60 pct. of population. Religion: Predominantly Presbyterian with strong respect for the Sabbath on which day little commercial activity takes place. Transport links with mainland: Air services from Stornoway and ferry services from Stornoway. Principal town: Stornoway. Ferry at Stornoway Principal historic sites: Callanish Stones (Neolithic). Carloway Broch (Iron Age) Norse Mill (Viking period) when Lewis was ruled from Norway. Gearrannan Blackhous...