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Images of the Whale Bone Arch at
Bragar and a peat cutter The Isle of Lewis
The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the Western Isles and stretches from the Butt of Lewis to Loch Seaforth - the border with Harris. Mostly
consisting of ancient gneiss rocks, which are some of the oldest in the world, much of the interior of the island is peat moor land, except in the
hilly south.
The west coasts have lovely sandy beaches backed by
machair, with some low cliffs.
The west
of Lewis has much dramatic coastline ranging from the beautiful Uig Bay
to the smaller beaches at Dalmore and Dalbeg to the sweeping sands at Swaibost
in the north.
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. The rest of the
Isle of Lewis is more traditional and relies on a lot of the old industries of
fishing, crofting, and weaving of Tweed. Peat is still a main heating fuel
source for many and during the summer months it can be seen being cut and
harvested.
The charm of the
island is its quiet peace and calm. The local people speak with a quiet
lilt and charm in their voices. Gaelic is often heard spoken and the
people value their traditions and heritage, giving the island its special
atmosphere.
The Doune Braes Hotel is
situated on the Western Coastal area close to most of
the best Beaches and sites of historical interest.
It is also close to some of the best Salmon and Trout
fishing in the U.K. Wildlife is abundant and
coastal walking and surfing is superb.
Places
of historic interest in the area.
For more information on
Lewis and
other Hebridean islands
click
here.
Email:
hebrides@doune-braes.co.uk
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