Isle Of Lewis
The Isle of Lewis makes up the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides, an island chain, of Scotland. With a population of 18500, covering 27 square miles of the area, the Isle of Lewis has a total area of 683 square miles. Beyond human habitation, the island's broad and many habitats are the home of a wide array of plants and fauna, such as the golden eagle, red deer and seals, which are recognised in several preservation areas in the area. Seen from the Isle of Lewis is primarily sandy beaches backed by dunes and machair on the Atlantic west coast, which gives way to an expansive peat covered plateau in the island's centre. Its eastern shoreline is significantly more rugged and consists predominantly of rocky cliffs broken up by small coves and beaches. Due to the more fertile nature of the eastern side, the majority of the population has actually settled there, that includes Stornoway, the largest town. The Isle of Lewis is rather flat when compared to Harris. It is a part of a National Scenic Area, and there are 4 geographic Sites of Special Scientific Interest, including Port of Ness and Tolsta Head. Being of a Presbyterian heritage, the region has a rich history, and it was originally part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Life on the Isle of Lewis appears to be of substantial difference to elsewhere in Scotland. It has largely maintained its Sabbath observance, the Gaelic language and peat cutting. There is a rich cultural heritage in the Isle of Lewis, reflected in its myths, legends, literary and music customs. For all of your home upgrades, make sure to make use of trusted contractors in the Isle of Lewis to make certain of quality.