Stornoway, also known as Steornabhagh, is the main town on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It is located on the east coast of the island, facing the Atlantic Ocean. The weather in Stornoway is typically mild and wet, with average temperatures ranging from 4°C in January to 15°C in July. The town has a rich history and heritage, dating back to the 12th century when it was founded by Norse settlers. Stornoway was an important trading port in the Middle Ages and was granted a royal charter in 1610. Today, the town is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful scenery, its historic buildings, and its friendly people.
Famous Persons from Stornoway, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Matthew Wright - Born on October 16, 2002 - Association football player
- Alasdair Mackay - Born on August 20, 1986 - Association football coach
- Malcolm Mackey - Born on September 1, 1981 - Writer
- Hans Matheson - Born on August 7, 1975 - Film actor, Television actor, and Stage actor
- Alasdair Morrison - Born on November 18, 1968 - Journalist, and Politician
- Anne Frater - Born on July 5, 1967 - Poet, and Writer
- Gordon MacLeod - Born on May 19, 1964 - Geographer (died: October 14, 2022)
- Angus MacDonald - Born on October 11, 1963 - Politician (died: October 14, 2022)
- Rhoda Grant - Born on June 26, 1963 - Trade unionist, and Politician (died: October 14, 2022)
- Anne MacKenzie - Born on March 3, 1960 - Journalist (died: October 14, 2022)
- Calum MacDonald - Born on May 7, 1956 - Politician (died: October 14, 2022)
- Ken MacLeod - Born on August 2, 1954 - Science fiction writer, Blogger, and Writer (died: October 14, 2022)
- Sheilagh Kesting - Born on June 10, 1953 - Civil servant (died: October 14, 2022)
- Hugh McLean - Born on January 20, 1952 - Association football player, and Association football coach (died: October 14, 2022)
- Lewis Thom - Born on April 10, 1944 - Association football player (died: June 28, 2019)
- Sheila MacLeod - Born on March 23, 1939 - Writer (died: June 28, 2019)
- Donny MacLeod - Born on July 1, 1932 - Television presenter (died: September 6, 1984)
- Donald Stewart - Born on October 17, 1920 - Politician (died: August 23, 1992)
- Donald MacLeod - Born on August 14, 1916 - Musician, and Composer - Member of the Order of the British Empire (died: June 29, 1982)
- Leonard Melvin Larson - Born on November 11, 1912 - Politician (died: March 1, 1977)