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Lews Castle, Stornoway

#1 among attractions in Stornoway

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Gothic Revival architecture
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Lews Castle, Stornoway

Facts and practical information

Alternative names: Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 58°12'42"N, 6°23'40"W
Address

By Natural Retreats Lews Castle by Natural RetreatsStornoway HS2 0XR United Kingdom

Contact
+44 1625 416430
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Opening hours
  1. Monday8 am - 11 pm
  2. Tuesday8 am - 11 pm
  3. Wednesday8 am - 11 pm
  4. Thursday8 am - 11 pm
  5. Friday8 am - 12 pm
  6. Saturday8 am - 12 pm
  7. Sunday8 am - 11 pm
Local time: 00:00
Weather:
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Day trips

Lews Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: An Lanntair, Lewis War Memorial, Stornoway High Church, Stornoway Free Presbyterian Church.

  • an lanntair stornoway~1890 ftSE
    Nightlife, Art gallery, Music venue

    An Lanntair, Stornoway

    10 min walk • An Lanntair is an arts centre in the town of Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. The centre is home to a cinema, and art gallery.

  • lewis war memorial0.7 miN
    Memorial

    Lewis War Memorial

    19 min walk • The Lewis War Memorial is a war memorial dedicated to the men from the Lewis area who lost their lives in World War I and those who survived the war only to drown while returning home during the 1919 sinking of HMY Iolaire. Completed in 1924, the memorial is situated at the highest point of the town of Stornoway.

  • stornoway high church0.5 miE
    Church

    Stornoway High Church, Stornoway

    12 min walk • The Stornoway High Church is a place of worship of the Church of Scotland in Stornoway. The church celebrated its centenary in 2009.

  • stornoway free presbyterian church0.4 miE
    Church

    Stornoway Free Presbyterian Church, Stornoway

    11 min walk • The Stornoway Free Presbyterian Church, is a place of worship of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland in Stornoway. The church is built in 1895.

  • lews castle college uhi~820 ftNW
    Universities and schools

    Lews Castle College UHI

    4 min walk • Lews Castle College is a further and higher education college in the Western Isles of Scotland. The main campus is in the grounds of Lews Castle, Stornoway. The College also has two learning centres in Benbecula and Barra. The college is part of the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lews Castle open?

Lews Castle is open:
  • Monday 8 am - 11 pm
  • Tuesday 8 am - 11 pm
  • Wednesday 8 am - 11 pm
  • Thursday 8 am - 11 pm
  • Friday 8 am - 12 pm
  • Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
  • Sunday 8 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lews Castle?

Nearby attractions include Lews Castle College UHI (4 min walk), Stornoway Free Presbyterian Church, Stornoway (11 min walk), Stornoway High Church, Stornoway (12 min walk), Lewis War Memorial (19 min walk).

Where to next? Visit scotland Scotland region page or discover the top tourist attractions in United Kingdom.

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