Steinish (Scottish Gaelic: Steinnis, IPA:[ˈʃtʰʲeɲɪʃ]) is a village in the Scottish Outer Hebrides, on the Isle of Lewis, near Plasterfield and Stornoway Airport. Steinish is situated within the parish of Stornoway,[1] and is also situated adjacent to the Laxdale estuary.[2] A treasure trove was discovered in Steinish, in 1876, containing coins from the era of Francis and Mary, Mary, and James VI.[1]
Steinish
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 The rocky shore viewed looking west from Steinish. The Tong Sands estuary is dangerous, with sinking sands and a strong tidal race. | |
  Steinish Location within the Outer Hebrides | |
| Language | Scottish Gaelic English |
| OS grid reference | NB447338 |
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| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STORNOWAY |
| Postcode district | HS1 |
| Dialling code | 01851 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Wildlife in the area includes the Arctic tern, the corn crake, the blackpoll warbler[2] and the knot, as well as a sighting of the cattle egret.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Lewis, Steinish". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Birdwatching at Steinish". Hidden Lewis. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
- ^ "Recent Sightings". Western Isles Wildlife. Retrieved 18 December 2014.
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