Newmarket, Lewis

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.[1] Newmarket is situated on the A857 at the junction with the B895.[2] The remains of a stone circle exist to the west of the villages in a croft.[3]

Newmarket
  • Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr

Benside, in Newmarket
Newmarket
Location within the Outer Hebrides
LanguageScottish Gaelic
English
OS grid referenceNB423355
Civil parish
Council area
  • Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy area
CountryScotland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode districtHS2
Dialling code01851 70
PoliceScotland
FireScottish
AmbulanceScottish
UK Parliament
Scottish Parliament

Peat Site

The peat site is situated just at the border of the village, Laxdaleside.

Neighbouring villages

Neighbouring villages are: Laxdale (Lacasdail), Gress (Griais) and Tong (Thunga).

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References
  1. "Lewis, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  2. "A857". Sabre. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  3. "Lewis, Benside, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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