Newmarket, Lewis
| Newmarket | |
| Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr | |
 Benside, in Newmarket |
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  Newmarket |
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| Language | Scottish Gaelic |
|---|---|
| English | |
| OS grid reference | NB423355 |
| Civil parish | Stornoway |
| Council area | Na h-Eileanan Siar |
| Lieutenancy area | Western Isles |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ISLE OF LEWIS |
| Postcode district | HS2 |
| Dialling code | 01851 70 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
| Scottish Parliament | Na h-Eileanan an Iar |
Coordinates: 58°13′59″N 6°23′24″W / 58.233°N 6.390°W
Newmarket (/ˈnuːˈmɑːrkət/; Scottish Gaelic: An Margaidh Ùr; Scottish Gaelic pronunciation: ['an̪ˠ 'maka:j uɾ]) 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]
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).
References
- ↑ "Lewis, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ "A857". Sabre. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
- ↑ "Lewis, Benside, Newmarket". Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
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