Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009.
/2368155.jpg "Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009.")
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Lews Castle, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 2009. Lews Castle was built in neo-Gothic style between 1847 and 1857 for Sir James Matheson, who made his fortune in the Chinese opium trade. It was bought by Lord Leverhulme in 1918 and he gave it to the people of Stornoway as a gift in 1923. Today it is in the hands of the local council.
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World Europe United Kingdom Scotland Eilean Siar Lewis, Isle of Stornoway
- 58 13 00 N , 006 22 00 W
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Locations & Buildings Palaces & Stately Homes
Architecture & Archaeology Castles & Fortifications
Places Europe Scotland Western Isles
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