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Lews Castle

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Lews Castle is a 19th century castle located on the western side of Stornoway Harbour on the Isle of Lewis.

The castle is now used as the main campus for Lews Castle College so visitors are not able to tour the inside of the building. However, the Stornoway Trust Ranger Service gives guided tours through the castle grounds. Here you will be able to see more than a 100 different species of trees.

The Castle Woodland Centre is open Monday to Saturday to display exhibitons and provide refreshments for visitors in its café.

After strolling the castle grounds, why not visit the Stornoway Lifeboat Station or drive a short distance to marvel at the Calanais Standing Stones.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Isle of Lewis Destination page or our regional Outer Hebrides Destination page.
Place Category: See & Do

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Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides , United Kingdom

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Lews Castle 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today
rain
Expect a temp in the range 4.9℃ to 6.9℃ with wind speed 3.9 m/sec (SSW)
Thursday, Apr 18
rain
Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 7℃ with wind speed 5 m/sec (SSW)
Friday, Apr 19
partlycloudy_night
Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 6.1℃ with wind speed 7.5 m/sec (NNW)
Saturday, Apr 20
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 6.2℃ to 6.3℃ with wind speed 4.5 m/sec (SSW)
Sunday, Apr 21
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 5.6℃ to 7.5℃ with wind speed 3 m/sec (WSW)
Monday, Apr 22
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 7.4℃ to 8.3℃ with wind speed 0.9 m/sec (NNW)
Tuesday, Apr 23
cloudy
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 2.4 m/sec (N)

Our Isle of Lewis weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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