Lews Castle

The following history of Lews Castle was produced as part of the Hebridean Digital Stores Project which was funded by the Art Fund. If you are in Lews Castle and would like to take a Virtual Reality Tour please scroll to the end to find a QR code that you can use on your mobile phone.

Seaforth Lodge
Macnee, Daniel; Sir James Matheson (1796-1878); Comhairle nan Eilean Siar; http://www.artuk.org/artworks/sir-james-matheson-17961878-166577
Early 1900s glasshouses/ conservatories
Lord Leverhulme
Ballroom used as school gymnasium
Dining Room used as school canteen
Lews Castle and the adjacent Museum & Tasglann nan Eilean
Renovated Lews Castle

A Virtual Reality app has been produced as part of the Hebridean Digital Stories Project – funded by the Art Fund. You can download it by scanning the following QR code or visiting here . The app can only be used in Lews Castle and you will see additional VR dramatisations from the local Wee Phoenix Theatre Group.

More to explore

Museum
Ness Historical Society

Heritage Grants

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Heritage Grants are available for community heritage organisations (Comainn Eachdraidh)

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Think you’ve found some archaeology?

What should you do if you think you've found some archaeology?

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Museum

Venue Hire

The Learning Room and the Special Exhibitions gallery at Museum nan Eilean Stornoway are available for hire when available.

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