Isle Of Lewis
The Isle of Lewis forms the northern part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island of the Western Isles or Outer Hebrides, an archipelago, 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 vast and many environments are home to a wide range of plants and fauna, featuring the golden eagle, red deer and seals, which are recognised in many conservation 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 yields to an extensive peat covered plateau in the island's centre. Its eastern coast is significantly more rugged and consists mostly of rocky cliffs separated by small coves and beaches. Thanks to the more fertile nature of the eastern side, the majority of the population has settled there, which includes Stornoway, the largest town. The Isle of Lewis is rather flat when compared with Harris. It is a part of a National Scenic Area, and there are 4 geographic Sites of Special Scientific Interest, featuring Port of Ness and Tolsta Head. Being of a Presbyterian tradition, the area has a rich history, and it was previously part of the Norse Kingdom of Mann and the Isles. Life on the Isle of Lewis appears to be of considerable difference to in other places 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 traditions. For all of your house upgrades, make sure to make use of reliable experts in the Isle of Lewis to make certain of quality.
