Cromore Explained

Country:Scotland
Official Name:Cromore
Gaelic Name:Crò Mòr
Label Position:bottom
Static Image Name:Cromor - geograph.org.uk - 1464126.jpg
Static Image Caption:Looking down on the sheltered natural harbour at Cromor
Language:Scottish Gaelic
Language1:English
Os Grid Reference:NB399211
Coordinates:58.103°N -6.414°W
Civil Parish:Lochs
Unitary Scotland:Na h-Eileanan Siar
Lieutenancy Scotland:Western Isles
Constituency Scottish Parliament:Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Constituency Westminster:Na h-Eileanan an Iar
Post Town:ISLE OF LEWIS
Postcode Area:HS
Postcode District:HS2
Dial Code:01851

Cromore (Gaelic; Scottish Gaelic: Crò Mòr) is a crofting township on the Isle of Lewis in the district of Pairc, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Lochs.[1] Cromore is about 27 miles away by road from Stornoway, the nearest town.

Cromore is an active crofting township close to one of Scotland's National Scenic Areas. Its wild and unspoiled beauty make it a draw for tourists. Some of the former croft houses are now in use as holiday cottages.

Notable figures from Cromore include actor and writer Kenny Boyle[2] and Coinneach MacLeod The Hebridean Baker.[3]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Details of Cromore. Scottish Places. 24 December 2014.
  2. Web site: Is Kenny The First Cromore Actor?. Stornoway Gazette3.
  3. Web site: The Sporting Journey of Cromore Baker. Stornoway Gazette3.