Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Sail Loft, Stornoway
In or near Achmore.
Sail Loft, Stornoway — warehouse with attached house at Stornoway harbour, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sail Loft, Stornoway is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "warehouse with attached house at Stornoway harbour, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.2084°, -6.3918°.
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Official information
Lews Castle is a historic gothic-revival style castle located in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. It features a museum and archive that tell the stories of the Islands and Islanders, along with beautiful grounds for visitors to explore. The castle has been restored and now offers luxurious accommodation and various public rooms for visitors to enjoy.
Place summary
Sail Loft, located in Stornoway in the Scottish Highlands, is a historic house designated as a category A listed building. This classification highlights its architectural and historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.2084, -6.3918
- District
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Postcode
- HS1 2XN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Phone
- +44 (0)1625 416 430
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.lews-castle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15126807 (CC0)
- commons: Net Storage - geograph.org.uk - 1348312.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sail Loft, Stornoway?
- Sail Loft, Stornoway is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode HS1 2XN).
- What is Sail Loft, Stornoway?
- Sail Loft, Stornoway — warehouse with attached house at Stornoway harbour, Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Sail Loft, Stornoway?
- Drivers can use postcode HS1 2XN.
- Is Sail Loft, Stornoway a listed building?
- Sail Loft, Stornoway is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- How do I get to Sail Loft, Stornoway?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HS1 2XN. It sits within the Na h-Eileanan an Iar parliamentary constituency.