The Isle of Lewis

To the north you have the Isle of Lewis, most famous, perhaps, for the 5000 year old Callanish stones, a site of high archaeological importance. The landscape in Lewis is sprawling and expansive with great open moorlands boasting panoramic vistas over the hundreds of lochs and Lochans and coastlines. Traditional crofting and fishing villages are dotted around the Isle with the main town of Stornoway situated here. Stornoway has a population of approx. 10,000 and has all the amenities expected of a modern town. Beautiful beaches can be found on the West Coast of the Isle of Lewis and also at Tolsta on the East Coast. The West coast is particularly popular with surfers as the huge Atlantic breakers roll in from the West. Kayaking, kiteboarding, fishing and windsurfing are all easily enjoyed around this extensive coastline.