Eilean Leòdhais agus Na Hearadh (Isle of Lewis and Harris)

Island in Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland

Coordinates:58.123, -6.625
OS grid ref:NB 27 24
Dialling code: 01851 (Great Bernera)
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Eilean Leòdhais agus Na Hearadh in Na h-Eileanan Siar is the largest landmass of the Outer Hebrides, where the flat, peat‑covered machair and sandy shores of Lewis meet the rugged, mountain‑strewn hills of Harris, dominated by Clisham. The island offers dramatic coastlines, rich machair wildflower habitats that attract seabirds and waders, and abundant marine life along its shores.

Its human story is visible in ancient monuments such as the Callanish standing stones and Norse‑era brochs; the local economy mixes crofting and fishing with tourism and the internationally renowned Harris tweed industry, while Stornoway functions as the main town and ferry hub. Gaelic language, music and community life remain strong, giving the island a distinctive cultural character within Na h-Eileanan Siar.

Postcode districts covering Eilean Leòdhais agus Na Hearadh

Neighbouring places

Example postcodes in Eilean Leòdhais agus Na Hearadh

HS2 0XB, HS1 2AD, HS1 2RZ, HS2 9DX, HS1 2TQ, HS2 9HA, HS1 2XQ, HS1 2LW, HS1 2UX … See all

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Schools in Eilean Leòdhais agus Na Hearadh

  • Back School Primary
  • Breasclete Primary School Primary
  • e-Sgoil nan Eilean Siar All ages
  • Laxdale Primary School Primary
  • Leverhulme Memorial School Primary
  • Lionel School Primary
  • Pairc Primary School Primary
  • Providence Christian School (formerly Lewis Independent Christian School) Independent - primary
  • Sgoil an Rubha Primary
  • Sgoil an Taobh Siar Primary
  • Sgoil-nan-Loch Primary
  • Shawbost School Primary
  • Sir E Scott School All ages
  • Stornoway Primary School Primary
  • The Nicolson Institute Secondary
  • Tong Primary School Primary
  • Uig Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Ardvourlie Castle Estate 9.7 miles
  • Stornoway Harbour Harbour 10.3 miles
  • Lews Castle Estate 10.3 miles
  • Dalmore Beach Beach 13.5 miles
  • Dailbeag Beach Beach 13.8 miles
  • Forest of Harris Forest 16.1 miles
  • Ben Luskentyre Mountains 19.4 miles