Newmarket, Lewis
English
- Stornoway
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Western Isles
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
- Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Newmarket (/njuːˈmɑːrkət/; Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr [ən̪ˠ ˈmaɾakaj ˈuːɾ]) is a village in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland, on the Isle of Lewis near Stornoway. It is part of the Leodsoch countryside and a peat site is not far away. Its nearest town is Stornoway and the nearest council headquarters is Na h-Eileanan Siar in Stornoway. Newmarket is within the parish of Stornoway.[2] Newmarket is situated on the A857 at the junction with the B895.[3] The remains of a stone circle exist to the west of the villages in a croft.[4]
Peat Site
The peat site is situated just at the border of the village of Laxdale.
Neighbouring villages
Neighbouring villages are: Laxdale (Lacasdail), Gress (Griais) and Tong (Thunga).
References
- ^ "Mid-2020 Population Estimates for Settlements and Localities in Scotland". National Records of Scotland. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 31 March 2022.
- ^ "Lewis, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "A857". Sabre. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ^ "Lewis, Benside, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
External links
- Geograph images of the area around Newmarket
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