Cromore

Cromore
Scottish Gaelic: Crò Mòr

Looking down on the sheltered natural harbour at Cromor
Cromore
 Cromore shown within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNB399211
Civil parishLochs
Council areaNa h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy areaWestern Isles
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode district HS2
Dialling code 01851
Police Scottish
Fire Scottish
Ambulance Scottish
EU Parliament Scotland
UK ParliamentNa h-Eileanan an Iar
Scottish ParliamentWestern Isles
List of places
UK
Scotland

Coordinates: 58°06′11″N 6°24′50″W / 58.103°N 6.414°W / 58.103; -6.414

Cromore (Scottish Gaelic: Crò Mòr) is a crofting township on the Isle of Lewis in the district of Pairc, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Lochs.[1] Cromore is about 27 miles away from Stornoway, the nearest town.

Although in decline as a crofting township, Cromore is within one of Scotland's National Scenic Areas. Its wild and unspoiled beauty make it a draw for tourists. Some of the former croft houses are now in use as holiday cottages.

References

  1. "Details of Cromore". Scottish Places. Retrieved 24 December 2014.

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