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04 Oct, 2024 Stornoway, Scotland
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Country - United Kingdom
Time Zone - 0 GMT
Currency - British Pound
Population - 8,055
Stornoway is the main town on the Isle of Lewis and is also the home of the Western Isles Council. Just over 6,000 people live in the town, which represents about a third of the Islands total population. The economy is a mix of traditional businesses like fishing, Harris Tweed and farming, with more recent influences like Tourism, the oil industry and commerce brought about by the digital revolution and communications. Stornoway is the main port on the Island, due to its sheltered location with the ferry to Ulapool a regular visitor. The sheltered harbour is the reason for Stornoway's existence and was named by the visiting Vikings "Steering Bay" which, when phonetically translated, became the name Stornoway. The town has a wide range of facilities ranging from a large secondary school, (Nicholson Institute) and technical college, to sporting facilities, which includes a brand new sports complex. The town also has a Golf Course, Astro Turf pitch, Go-Carting and even a paintball action area. Cruises around the area by boat are available during the summer months, embarking from the pontoons behind the Lifeboat Station. Cultural facilities are well catered for with a good museum, art gallery and library. In the grounds of Lews Castle the Stornoway Trust has developed a series of well maintained woodland walks of varying lengths and scenic features.A ccommodation and Hotels are plentiful and a list of the different providers can be found on the Accommodation links. Places to eat out are also plentiful and range from restaurants and cafes to takeaways and hotels.
04 Oct, 2024 Stornoway, Scotland
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Jan35 | Feb34 | Mar36 | Apr37 | May42 | Jun46 | Jul49 | Aug49 | Sep47 | Oct43 | Nov37 | Dec36 |
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Jan-1111 | Feb-1111 | Mar-1111 | Apr-1111 | May-1111 | Jun-1111 | Jul-1111 | Aug-1111 | Sep-1111 | Oct-1111 | Nov-1111 | Dec-1111 |
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