Love the video. My home town of Stornoway I miss it so much 😥😥😥. My sister moved back to the island and got married years ago and now she's a crofter. Might go back one day 👌👌. The coffee pot isn't there anymore which is a shame, it had the best coffee on the island 👌👌
i have very fond memories of a fantastic summer spent on lewis. my dad was born there and my brother and i spent the summer with my aunties and cousins. LOVELY. mind u that was nearly 40yrs aggo. i haven't been back since but am thinking of taking my hubby n kids next summer.
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, could do with being a bit longer and taken in more of the town centre. Excellent music; great accordionist; it's been a while since I've heard the box being played. Really need to come home to visit as it's been too long. Overall, very well done 10/10
Thanks for video. We went there in 2019 and loved it. We had booked to return in 2020 but Covid restrictions made it impossible. Maybe another year.......
My journey around Scotland began on the rails from Edinburgh to Inverness in February 2009. Then by bus to Ullapool and ferry to Stornoway. The town was great. The weather was exceptionally perfect... just a touch of weather that did not bother me whatsoever. The taxi driver gave me a 5-pound trip to Lews Castle and surrounding area = and back to Stornoway. The people were surprising in that half were like cousins to me and the others were amazingly stand-offish. A most Beautiful town.
I have to give the Hostel five stars for location, cleanliness, and very fine accomodations. The local taxi service is mostly private guys with a license. They can give anyone a great tour as if they were a tour company. But they do it because they enjoy their city and enjoy those from the mainland and foreign. For $5pounds and about 45 minutes - Lewis Castle with a short stop off (construction), all along the main inlet roads, and around several inner streets - right back to the pub.
My grandfather was born there and left for Canada when he was about 18 or 19 I think. He ended up in Chicago. I'd love to visit one day. I'm sure there are relatives as I had a cousin that visited there in the 80's and met with some. What's the best time of year weather wise?
+Ken Beaton Well we never really have a set time for weather due to the maritime climate but summer or spring is a good time :) Just be sure to bring your wellies XD
I stayed at the backpacker's hostels in Edinburgh, Inverness, and Stornoway. I was taken back by the elegance of these "youth-type" hostels. They were rate a few stars here in the US for cleanliness and comfort. And the costs were well below $20 (US dollars) per night. The rail trip included my bus from Inverness to Ullapool (a great villiage itself !!) and the ferry to Stornoway. Lets hope next year Scotland can reclaim the Minch waters between the mainland and Lewis after Scotland is FREE
yes well the song is called Miss Catherine Macleod/boys of the blue hill/donald beag by The Vatersay Boys and yes their CD's are widely available, just have a look on the ferry next time, i'm sure that they probably sell them, if not then just google it there's plenty of info on them. anyway glad you enjoyed
I agree. I understand that repetitive cycle that can get people down. I think (and I suspect many will agree) that there needs to be a change or to use a better word...enhancement in the Lewis psyche, a more positive one. That will not pop out of thin air though. Stornoway needs solid investment to crate more meaningful and lasting jobs for a start. I'm curious about what ideas are floating around. The talk of change brings with it a positive eye forward. Better that than a sad eye backwards.
No offence taken doll, everybody is entitled to their opinion. i myself like a bit of both, as much as i love the islands it get's a bit much at times and i like nothing better than a bit of time in the city. thanks for the comments though
half my family are scottish and they live there, there might be nuffin there to really do, but its a gorgeous place filled with freindly people and amazing beaches!! I luvv it there!! x
@skittles1773 I see you don't like council very much. I wonder what kind of fresh Ideas, if any are in place right now? What's your view on Green energy? I ask this because I know it divides opinion. For me I think that the positives far outweigh the negatives. I look at it like this: People complain that others think lewis is still in the stoneage and It's one of the windiest places in Europe. Windpower is 21st century-cutting edge technology, but the same people say "oh we can't have that".
@skittles1773 Again I agree with you on that. The one thing that annoys me is where the power that's generated goes, but as we seen in the last election Scotland looks like it's moving in a direction where we will finally be able to benefit from our natural resources. That potential for the outer Hebrides is monumental in terms of what else has come that way in recent years. As for spoiling the landscape, well I think turbines are a symbol of the 21st century that every country will have soon.
@steven24696 : well one lot has the good news and the other lot has the bad news so you get the whole spectrum ... why not explore Lewis´s unique geology ... learn how to cut rock slides or thin sections and get a polarising microscope and books on structural geology and petrology
I think you highlight the real issue. Negativity. Negativity spreads it's depressing message through every aspect of Scottish Island life. Make no mistake it's the same all over the mainland but as an Islander you should be aware of where it comes from. Put it like this "they" don't come from the Island or the Scottish mainland, you know what/who I mean? They drum it in you by saying: bad weather, bad systems in place, too windy, cold or boring, they judge and try to change the place. Amen!
What do we think?. Well if you stopped filming the car-parks and cars parked and more the scenery and what the place is like we could add an opinion but going by the comments below i'm going to avoid this place on my visit back to Gods Country, my birthplace. I'll visit the area of my Clan name instead, thanks.
Definitely NOT the best Scottish town! Some parts very old and run down. I see that the central car park is still packed...never easy to find anywhere to park in Stornoway. I used to use Tesco's car park and walk from there. Ok in the summer but then midges ruin it! Winters awful..wet and fierce gales. Glad I got through 9 years of it and now happily back in England.
Why are films about Scotland nearly always accompanied by Scottish music? We know its Scotland! I can't think of any other country that does this and the music is bloody awful by the way.
Love the video. My home town of Stornoway I miss it so much 😥😥😥. My sister moved back to the island and got married years ago and now she's a crofter. Might go back one day 👌👌. The coffee pot isn't there anymore which is a shame, it had the best coffee on the island 👌👌
i have very fond memories of a fantastic summer spent on lewis. my dad was born there and my brother and i spent the summer with my aunties and cousins. LOVELY. mind u that was nearly 40yrs aggo. i haven't been back since but am thinking of taking my hubby n kids next summer.
Nice music!!! Interesting!!!
i live in stornoway and yes is the best town ☺💖great video
Well, I enjoyed it. Just back from a weeks holiday in Stornoway. Toured the whole Island. Beautiful scenery. Pity about the wind though.
well done mate ..love it...cheers ..keep it up
5 stars. Nice video. Great music. Nice that I can see where my anncestors came from here on CZcams. Do more on Isle of Lewis and I will watch.
Cracking video bud
Thoroughly enjoyed the video, could do with being a bit longer and taken in more of the town centre. Excellent music; great accordionist; it's been a while since I've heard the box being played. Really need to come home to visit as it's been too long. Overall, very well done 10/10
Thanks for video. We went there in 2019 and loved it. We had booked to return in 2020 but Covid restrictions made it impossible. Maybe another year.......
Hello John,
Fantastic film! Can you confirm the tune and artist please? I don’t think it’s Crossing the Minch
My journey around Scotland began on the rails from Edinburgh to Inverness in February 2009. Then by bus to Ullapool and ferry to Stornoway. The town was great. The weather was exceptionally perfect... just a touch of weather that did not bother me whatsoever. The taxi driver gave me a 5-pound trip to Lews Castle and surrounding area = and back to Stornoway. The people were surprising in that half were like cousins to me and the others were amazingly stand-offish. A most Beautiful town.
The Mist covered mountains of home - wish I could be there once more - thank you
Ah yes, the famous mist covered mountains of Lewis 😂
Don't time fly when your having fun something you couldn't do in sunny Stornoway
I have to give the Hostel five stars for location, cleanliness, and very fine accomodations. The local taxi service is mostly private guys with a license. They can give anyone a great tour as if they were a tour company. But they do it because they enjoy their city and enjoy those from the mainland and foreign. For $5pounds and about 45 minutes - Lewis Castle with a short stop off (construction), all along the main inlet roads, and around several inner streets - right back to the pub.
looks fascinating but I'd better tell you once I've visited it this coming summer.
My grandfather was born there and left for Canada when he was about 18 or 19 I think. He ended up in Chicago.
I'd love to visit one day. I'm sure there are relatives as I had a cousin that visited there in the 80's and met with some.
What's the best time of year weather wise?
+Ken Beaton Well we never really have a set time for weather due to the maritime climate but summer or spring is a good time :) Just be sure to bring your wellies XD
Your grandfather was a very sensible man! There's nothing there, to be honest....☹
I stayed at the backpacker's hostels in Edinburgh, Inverness, and Stornoway. I was taken back by the elegance of these "youth-type" hostels. They were rate a few stars here in the US for cleanliness and comfort. And the costs were well below $20 (US dollars) per night. The rail trip included my bus from Inverness to Ullapool (a great villiage itself !!) and the ferry to Stornoway. Lets hope next year Scotland can reclaim the Minch waters between the mainland and Lewis after Scotland is FREE
Best place on earth !!! :)
Well you obviously haven't been anywhere else, then...🤨
Good town,been many times,enjoy the ambience of the place.
yes well the song is called Miss Catherine Macleod/boys of the blue hill/donald beag by The Vatersay Boys and yes their CD's are widely available, just have a look on the ferry next time, i'm sure that they probably sell them, if not then just google it there's plenty of info on them.
anyway glad you enjoyed
brilliant.i used to live there in 2000.going to book a holiday there.thanks for the memories
whats the name of the song
Yes a wonderful safe town
It’s full of drugs now
I agree.
I understand that repetitive cycle that can get people down. I think (and I suspect many will agree) that there needs to be a change or to use a better word...enhancement in the Lewis psyche, a more positive one. That will not pop out of thin air though. Stornoway needs solid investment to crate more meaningful and lasting jobs for a start. I'm curious about what ideas are floating around. The talk of change brings with it a positive eye forward. Better that than a sad eye backwards.
No offence taken doll, everybody is entitled to their opinion. i myself like a bit of both, as much as i love the islands it get's a bit much at times and i like nothing better than a bit of time in the city. thanks for the comments though
it's not a statement but a question, i just wanted to know what people thought, thanks for your input though
love and thoughts am a sy cove
gr8 video! gd tune anaw! proud 2 b frm stornoway
been going there all my life love it! going next week!:D
Nice choice of music for the video but Portree is bonnier....
I see you have cars now
Powerful music. Nobody wouldn't know it's Scottish. Tapadh lebh.
half my family are scottish and they live there, there might be nuffin there to really do, but its a gorgeous place filled with freindly people and amazing beaches!! I luvv it there!! x
@Joem6197 depends what you looking for
Handy if you need the number for the chinese!
@skittles1773
I see you don't like council very much. I wonder what kind of fresh Ideas, if any are in place right now? What's your view on Green energy? I ask this because I know it divides opinion. For me I think that the positives far outweigh the negatives. I look at it like this: People complain that others think lewis is still in the stoneage and It's one of the windiest places in Europe. Windpower is 21st century-cutting edge technology, but the same people say "oh we can't have that".
Favorite place in the world :)
@NorthLimitation no wonder all they have as the edinburgh woolen mill pish!
@skittles1773
Again I agree with you on that. The one thing that annoys me is where the power that's generated goes, but as we seen in the last election Scotland looks like it's moving in a direction where we will finally be able to benefit from our natural resources. That potential for the outer Hebrides is monumental in terms of what else has come that way in recent years. As for spoiling the landscape, well I think turbines are a symbol of the 21st century that every country will have soon.
I live there , could do with a refurb! yano!
NO BAD YURSHEELF!!!
I like Stornoway. But really? Best town in Scotland??!! I think not. Decent vid though.
i cant wait to go back home!!!!!!!!!!
Lived and worked here for 6 years and loved every minute of it. Still have many friends there. ❤❤❤
Yes but then the smaller, local shops would be lost forever
@steven24696 : Two types of news then. One of the world. T´other of eternal things.
i wouldn't know bout that, i don't have a driving license, but if you say so
um... thanks alot, i think!
Run to the hills ain't it especially if you are from England
Mi grandmither lives up there....recently widowed :( but were gain up tae see her soon
Am from uig west coast of lewis, uig lodge .theres nowhere like the hebrides, live in england but dream of home .great band wellworth going to see.
where about in point?
ach the islands are niiiice.
when i move away ill still be usin...no bad ursheeellf to everyone :P
Best town in Scotland, or all of the world
Should have gone to Specsavers! Lol...
@@damiensmith8825Anyone is entitled to their opinions. The island has a lot of problems.
i fucking love Stornoway :) wish i could go back more often.
@steven24696 : well one lot has the good news and the other lot has the bad news so you get the whole spectrum ... why not explore Lewis´s unique geology ... learn how to cut rock slides or thin sections and get a polarising microscope and books on structural geology and petrology
i lived there it was pish nice music tho
I really really love Stornoway it's like my second home
I think you highlight the real issue. Negativity. Negativity spreads it's depressing message through every aspect of Scottish Island life. Make no mistake it's the same all over the mainland but as an Islander you should be aware of where it comes from. Put it like this "they" don't come from the Island or the Scottish mainland, you know what/who I mean? They drum it in you by saying: bad weather, bad systems in place, too windy, cold or boring, they judge and try to change the place. Amen!
The English?
No people?? No beers? No dancing,,, what the he’ll do you do there? Watch the rain fall ???
Give me a better reason to come !!!!!
Leslie Scanlan no beer no dancing in Scotland are you fick or summit
the outer hebrides there no place like it !home sweet home!
My great grandfather Murdoch Campbell was from Stornoway.
or just type the Vatersay Boys into youtube
What do we think?. Well if you stopped filming the car-parks and cars parked and more the scenery and what the place is like we could add an opinion but going by the comments below i'm going to avoid this place on my visit back to Gods Country, my birthplace. I'll visit the area of my Clan name instead, thanks.
I'm a stornway guy through n through. was born here but do not live here. it has improved aswell!
Probably.
lol sorry mate, you'll just have to save this to your favourites ;)
Definitely NOT the best Scottish town! Some parts very old and run down. I see that the central car park is still packed...never easy to find anywhere to park in Stornoway. I used to use Tesco's car park and walk from there. Ok in the summer but then midges ruin it! Winters awful..wet and fierce gales. Glad I got through 9 years of it and now happily back in England.
Stornoway. The best town for the people of God,
No maybe the worst LOL
Why are films about Scotland nearly always accompanied by Scottish music? We know its Scotland! I can't think of any other country that does this and the music is bloody awful by the way.
best town in Scotland ???
yes your dead rite there mate it is crap lmao
@steven24696
Oh my god? There are no good shops? How do you people possibly live there lives? Get a grip.
Boring to death