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	Doune Braes Hotel Isle of Lewis Scotland
		It is situated in the township of Carloway on the west side of the Isle of Lewis in the Western Isles in a tranquil location.
		The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the group of Islands known as the Hebrides, or Western Isles.
		The contrast of the ages and cultures is experienced all over the isles of Lewis and Harris (part of the same island) both in the towns and out in the hills and mountains.
	www.doune-braes.co.uk (325 words)

	Red Isle of Lewis Chess Set and Chess Pieces
		These chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the British Museum of London and in Edinburgh.
		The Isle of Lewis (pronounced Lews) is in the northernmost of the Outer Hebrides - a barren, windswept land of swamps, rocks and peat moss.
		The original chess set from the Isle of Lewis has 78 pieces in all, carved in Morse ivory (Walrus tusk) which are thought to belong to eight or more incomplete chess sets.
	www.chesscentral.com /sets-pieces-chess/rd-isle-lewis-chess-set.htm (764 words)

	Isle of Lewis Accommodation Index - Lewis bed and breakfast, Lewis guest house and Lewis hotel accommodation.
		Isle of Lewis Accommodation Index - Lewis bed and breakfast, Lewis guest house and Lewis hotel accommodation.
		Cleascro House is situated in a quiet rural area, an ideal location for touring all parts of Lewis and Harris.
		Neil and Isobel are your hosts and have had over 15 years experience in the business.From the house, which is 3 miles from the famous Standing Stones at Callanish, the views are superb over Loch Roag to the hills beyond.
	www.scottishaccommodationindex.com /isleoflewis.php (573 words)

	Explore the isle of lewis
		The Isles of Lewis and Harris are at the North west corner of the group of Islands known as the Hebrides, or Western Isles.
		The contrast of the ages and cultures is experienced all over the isles of Lewis and Harris (both joined) both in the towns and out in the hills and mountains.
		The people of Lewis are by their nature very welcoming and would like to invite you to their ancient island home.
	www.isle-of-lewis.com (342 words)

	Isle of Lewis
		Lewis is a sparsely populated island that is part of the United Kingdom.
		Attached to the south of Lewis, but with its own name, is the Isle of Harris, the original source of Harris tweeds, those baggy, indestructible sport coats with leather elbow patches popularized by stereotypical college professors.
		The depth and ruggedness of the chasm spanned by the bridge cannot be appreciated until one is at the precipice on the bridge.
	www.enginova.com /Lewis.htm (1262 words)

	Isle of Lewis accommodation, transport, sightseeing - Outer Hebrides - Western Isles
		Lewis is a fairly flat island with many spectacular sandy beaches, a rugged coastline and a landscape that is worth investigating by detouring down all the little roads you find.
		With a population of 8000, Stornoway is the capital of the Western Isles.
		Carnan Beag at 9 Lower Sandwick, Isle of Lewis HS2 0AE, is 1 mile from the ferry terminal, and 2 miles from the airport.
	www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /lewis.htm (7341 words)

	Hotels in Isle of Lewis Scotland accommodation - Isle of Lewis hotels accommodation in Scotlands Islands UK
		The Isle of Lewis in theWestern Isles is a fairly flat island with spectacular sandy beaches and a rugged coastline.
		On the east coast of the Isle of Lewis.
		On the west coast of the Isle of Lewis.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /isleoflewis.html (385 words)

	Images of Lewis
		Lewis is a fairly flat island with many magnificent sandy beaches, a jagged coastline and a landscape that is worth investigating by detouring down all the small roads you find.
		The tall, thin, almost sharp stones are a formidable sight overlooking the wild moorland of the Isle of Lewis.
		There is an awesome feeling of power that seems to fill the air around the stones, producing an extraordinary atmosphere that makes the hours fly by whatever the weather.
	www.muirshiel.com /islandtapestry/images_of_lewis.htm (235 words)

	Wildlife on Lewis
		The Isle of Lewis is the most northerly of the Western Isles, and is part of an archipelago situated on the extreme edge of Scotland.
		Lewis has a varied topography, with the land to the north of Stomoway largely comprised of undulating peat moorland and fresh water lochs.
		Southeast Lewis is a huge contrast to the Uig and Bemera district, as it totally lacks the fertile soils and golden sands.
	www.isle-of-lewis.com /wildlife/wildlife-on-lewis.htm (1079 words)

	Stornoway Airport
		Stornoway Airport provides a key access point to Lewis and the Western Isles, with flights from Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow, and inter-island services to Benbecula and Barra.
		Located on the east coast of the Isle of Lewis, a few miles from Stornoway, the airport also serves as a base for the search and rescue helicopter operated by HM Coastguard.
		Isle of Lewis Detailed info on what to see and do in Lewis
	www.hial.co.uk /stornoway-airport.html (515 words)

	Stornoway Ferry Terminal - Stornoway Hotels - Hotel Accommodation in Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Western Isles / Outer ... (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Stornoway is served by Caledonian Macbraynes’ 'The Isle of Lewis' (pictured left).
		'The Isle of Lewis' is a modern roll-on/roll-off car and passenger ferry which operates from Ullapool (1 hour’s drive from Inverness).
		The crossing is enjoyable as you travel at a comfortable 18 knots, with onboard facilities such as the observation lounge, quiet area, lift and toilets for the disabled, shop, cafeteria, children's play area, dogs area, full meals, light snacks, bar and packed lunches.
	www.stornowayhotels.com /stornoway-ferry-terminal.htm (174 words)

	Warehouse 23: Hand-Painted Isle of Lewis Chess Set
		The Lewis chessmen are probably the best-known set of medieval chess pieces, and these are hand cast, hand-painted replicas of the best preserved specimens.
		The original Lewis chessmen were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (off the coast of Scotland) shortly before 1831.
		The Lewis chessmen are significant as they are the largest collection of secular objects in the Romanesque style, and are an invaluable art treasure.
	www.warehouse23.com /item.cgi?W23-9001 (658 words)

	Information on the Isle of Lewis
		The Isle of Lewis is the northern-most tip of the Western Isles, or Outer Hebrides as they are also known.
		It is the largest of the islands (although the Isle of Harris is land linked to Lewis) and the most populated.
		Lewis boasts an enormous range of historical sites, beautiful beaches and miles of peat moor.
	www.hebridean-cottages.co.uk /4star/lewis.html (206 words)

	Lewis Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		The Isle of Lewis is not actually an island, rather it is the northern two-thirds of the largest of the Western Isles, sharing a mountainous land border with Harris to its south.
		From here the mountainous nature of southern Lewis is obvious, something that is confirmed if you take the road south west from Stornoway towards Harris, another expedition well worth making to get to grips with the much more "highland" end of this island.
		First time visitors to Lewis often comment on the number of derelict vehicles on view in (and sometimes between) the settlements on the island.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /lewis/lewis/index.html (810 words)

	Introduction
		Ness, the most northerly district in the Isle of Lewis, embraces about 13 crofting townships and small residential communities.
		The area boasts several outstanding beaches, miles of coast and grassy plains known as ‘machair’ as well as thousands of acres of unspoilt moorland that surrounds its southern and eastern periphery.
		Because of the historic importance of fishing, and the better farming land found near the coast, most villages in Lewis are located within one mile of the sea.
	www.nessisleoflewis.org.uk /introduction.htm (243 words)

	Visit Hebrides
		Lewis is the largest and most populous of the Outer Hebridean islands, with over 6000 residents living in the main port of Stornoway alone.
		Bursting with world famous archaeological sites, Lewis holds the Neolithic 'Callanish Stones,' (which predate the Egyptian Pyramids) the Pictish Carloway Broch (roundhouse) the Norse mill house and many more.
		The west coast of these islands experience the full impact of the North Atlantic swells and have the most consistent surf in Europe.
	www.visithebrides.com /islands/lewis (229 words)

	Isle of Lewis - Destinations National Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		I recently went on holiday to the Isle Of Lewis, but did used to live there before I went to college.
		We stayed in Uig on the west coast of Lewis for half of the week, then went to Stornoway - the main town - for the remainder of the week.
		Lewis has the Callanish Standing Stones - a formation of stones which are believed to be spiritual, Carloway Broch - I'm not quite sure what a broch is, I think it's a house.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /destinations-national/isle-of-lewis-in-general (254 words)

	Isle of Lewis Chess Set
		The higher quality Isle of Lewis chess sets are generally made from either crushed stone or even better, crushed marble, then bonded with a resin.
		Found in the early 1800's on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland they are believed to be a Norse design carved from walrus tusk dated around 1280AD.
		The original Isle of Lewis chess pieces are in the British Museum and the National Museum of Scotland at Edinburgh.
	www.chessbaron.co.uk /chess-ST2001.htm (325 words)

	House of Staunton - Fine Chess Sets : Vintage and Antique
		This set is a genuine replica of the world famous Isle of Lewis chess pieces on display in the British Museum.
		Originally discovered on the Isle of Lewis around 1170, they are of Scandinavian origin.
		The Isle of Lewis (pronounced Lews) is in the northernmost of the Outer Hebrides - a barren, windswept land of swamps, rocks and peatmoss.
	www.houseofstaunton.com /lewis.html (574 words)

	demm42's WebPages - Isles of Lewis & Harris
		Once again, this is an ideal place to visit in bad weather, and the museum is interesting if you get the time to look around and read the documents (in other words, don't visit with kids that get bored very easily).
		A top end of the Isle of Lewis, is the Butt of Lewis (Rubha Robhanais) lighthouse.
		To quote the text at the site, the monument was erected in memory of the people of Lochs who challenged the authority of the state in order to focus public attention on the poverty and injustice they suffered under the oppression of heartless landlords who dispossessed their forebears from over thirty villages in the Park.
	www.demm42.plus.com /lewis3.htm (795 words)

	Great British Diving - Isle of Lewis Outer Hebrides article by Peter Collings
		As the main port of the isle of Lewis the port has seen many vessels come and go over the years.
		To the south of Lewis are the islands of North and South Uist, Benbecula and Barra.
		Here the currents rush through the channel and bring with it nutrients to feed the carpets of filter feeders which smother the rock faces; Plumose, jewel, daliah anemones, hands of deadmens fingers, sponges and a multitude of spider crabs, nudibranchs, sea squirts and small fish all living within the lush growths,.
	www.sportextreme.com /phdiar173 (918 words)

	Isle of Lewis Chess Set
		Our Isle of Lewis chess sets are expertly made from crushed stone - they are substantially heavy and very detailed.
		The Isle of Lewis chess pieces are probably the best-known set of medieval chess pieces, and these are hand cast, hand-painted replicas of the best preserved specimens.
		The original Lewis chessmen were discovered on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides (off the coast of Scotland) shortly before 1831.
	www.chessbaron.biz /chess-TH2001.htm (262 words)

	Isle of Lewis Chess Set
		The pieces were found in 1831 in an underground chamber on the west coast of the Isle of Lewis, Scotland.Their exact origin is unknown, they have been attributed to Scotland and Scandinavia.
		There are two styles of Isle of Lewis sets available, set No 1 and set No 2.
		The origional Isle of Lewis set found was antique white and antique red/brown.
	members.dodo.net.au /~blatimore/lewismain.html (244 words)

	Lewis Chess Set from Isle of Lewis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Lewis Chess sets are the most extraordinary chess pieces ever discovered.
		Found in the early 1800's on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland they are believed to be a Norse design carved frrom walrus tusk circa 1280.
		the Isle of Lewis Chessman are the most famous in the world.
	www.quincyshop.com /lechsetfriso.html (423 words)

	Flickr: Isle of Lewis & Harris
		Historically regarded as two distinct islands; the Isle of Lewis being the northern part and Isle of Harris the southern part of the one island.
		There is a good number of natives on Flickr now and it seemed time Lewis and Harris had their own group so feel free to post pictures of life in the Long Island.
		More information on the Isle of Lewis and Harris can be found here and here.
	www.flickr.com /groups/lewisandharris (232 words)

	Isle of Harris & Lewis
		Lewis is much more walkable given that it is less rough but it is still
		In general, North Lewis is pretty undramatic, though there are some nice beaches and cliffs.
		Round in West Lewis at Uig you'll get some nice rugged hills and a view of St Kilda on a good day.
	www.cyclingforums.com /showthread/t-92110.html (1080 words)

	London - Western Isles - Isle of Lewis (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Isle of Lewis pubs and bars; pubs in Isle of Lewis # beerintheevening.com - evening pub information: IsleofLewis pubs and bars; pubs in IsleofLewis You searched for pubs in IsleofLewisIsleofLewis pub list
		MV Isle of Lewis - Hotline08705 650000 The Fleet MV IsleofLewis MV IsleofLewis Routes: Ullapool - StornowayArran MV Isleof Cumbrae MV IsleofLewis MV Isleof Mull MV Jupiter
		Isle of Lewis Hotels, Western Isles - Hotels in Scotland - Smooth Hound - IsleofLewis Hotels IsleofLewis Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed and Breakfasts and Self Catering Accommodationexclusive Smooth Hound discount.
	www.netlondon.com /Hotels_in_London/Scotland_Hotels/Western_Isles/Isle_of_Lewis/index.html (345 words)

	Isle of Lewis, Scotland Genealogy Forum (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Re: MacCaba/MacCabes (Sept of Clan Macleods of Lewis)-from Outer Hebrides to Ireland - LarryR 5/28/05
		McLean/McLeod/McRitchie from Isle of Lewis - Sheila Munro 4/11/05
		Seaton,James, Isle of Lewis, Scotland - Connie Seaton-Bost 7/02/00
	genforum.genealogy.com /scotland/isleoflewis (997 words)

	ISLE OF LEWIS CHESS SET uk suppliers
		These Isle of Lewis chess pieces are replicas of the originals which were discovered on the Isle of Lewis off the West Coast of Scotland and which are now housed safely and securely in the Museum of London and in Edinburgh.
		Many pieces were discovered and this is an interpretation of the isle of Lewis chess set.
		Board square size to suit the Isle of Lewis chess set is 2" or 2 1/8th"
	www.glencall.co.uk /chessx/11.html (164 words)

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